DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference

APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC
Building, 134 Pretorius Street. In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign
an application register book as proof of submission.

E-mail applications must be send to the following email addresses: For Deputy Director:
Programme Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation position – Erecruit.DD@dsd.gov.za
Project Administration position Erecruit.PA@dsd.gov.za
Senior Personnel Practitioner: HR Practices and Administration position –
Erecruit.SPP@dsd.gov.za
Administrative Assistant position – Erecruit.AA@dsd.gov.za
Human Resource Officer position – Erecruit.HRO@dsd.gov.za
Data Capturer positions (Western Cape Province) – Erecruit.WC@dsd.gov.za
(North-West Province) – Erecruit.NW@dsd.gov.za
(Gauteng Province) – Erecruit.GP@dsd.gov.za
(Kwa-Zulu Natal) Erecruit.KZN@dsd.gov.za
(Eastern Cape Province) – Erecruit.EC@dsd.gov.za
(Limpopo) – Erecruit.LP@dsd.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo
CLOSING DATE : 31 January 2025

NOTE : Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two referees must
accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). Short listed candidates for a post will
be required to submit certified documents on the date of the interview. Applicants are advised
that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be
completed in full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form can be
downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applicants applying for SMS posts are
required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS and full details can be
sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. SMS pre-entry certificate is submitted prior to appointment. Applicants are expected
to pay for the course and may enroll for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120
hours. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that
intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated
by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will
recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance
with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The
competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated
DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will sign an annual
performance agreement, complete a financial discloser form and will also be required to undergo
a security clearance. Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 – 12 may be subjected
to a competency assessment during the selection process. If the candidate is applying for an
OSD post, certificates of service must be submitted on the date of the interview. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your
application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed
candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applications received after the closing date will not
be taken into consideration. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing
date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates
requiring additional information regarding the advertised post may direct their enquiries to the
person as indicated above. Internal applicants must submit and register their employment
applications at the DSD reception area and sign in the register book for the attention of Mr S
Boshielo. DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised
during any stage of the recruitment process.

POST 02/104 : DATA CAPTURER

Chief Directorate: HIV/Aids
(X13 contract positions until 31 October 2026)

SALARY : R183 279 per annum plus 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.
CENTRE : Western Cape Province Ref No: C1/F1/2025 (X1 Post)
North-West Province Ref No: C1/F2/2025 (X3 Posts)
Gauteng Ekurhuleni Ref No: C1/F3/2025 (X2 Posts)
Kwa-Zulu Natal Province Ref No: C1/F4/2025 (X4 Posts)
Eastern Cape Province Ref No: C1/F5/2025 (X2 Posts)
Limpopo Province Ref No: C1/F6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate plus sufficient relevant working experience in data capturing. Knowledge of administrative field. Knowledge of financial, provisioning and procurement prescript and
procedures. Knowledge of document management, tracking and retrieving of information.
Competencies needed: Typing Skills. Computer Literacy. Communication (written and verbal)
skills. Problem Solving Skills. Planning and organising skills. Customer care and client orientation
skills. Telephone etiquette. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Diplomacy. Ability to work
under pressure. Discipline. Friendly and trustworthy. Drive and energy. Ability to work in a team
and independently.

DUTIES : Capture data for new applications or cases. Keep filing and maintaining manual and digital filing
systems. Compile and record weekly and monthly statistics. Render administrative services to
the unit. Communicate with clients for verification of data. Capture and issue communication
letters.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Pule Tel No: (012) 312-7465 / 083 396 3964

POST 02/103 : SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK REF NO: C1/E/2025

Directorate: Supply Chain Management
(G2G contract until 31 October 2026)

SALARY : R216 417 per annum, plus 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 certificate or equivalent. No experience required. Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment. Competencies
needed: Planning and organizing skills. Communication (write, verbal and liaison) skills.
Customer care skills. Problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Business ethics skills. Analytical
skills. Computer literacy. Attributes: Accurate. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a
team and independently. Friendly and trustworthy. Confidentiality. Self-starter. Customer
focused. Adaptive.

DUTIES : Render asset management clerical support. Compile and maintain records (e.g. asset
records/databases). Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and
individuals. Identify redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal. Verify asset
register. Render demand and acquisition clerical support. Update and maintain a supplier
(including contractors) database. Register suppliers on LOGIS or similar system. Request and
receive quotations. Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system. Place orders.
Issue and receive bid documents. Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid
consideration and contracts conclusion process. Compile draft document as required. Render
logistical support services. Place orders for goods. Receive and verify goods from suppliers.
Capture goods in registers database. Receive request for goods from end users. Issue goods to
end users. Maintain goods register. Update and maintain register of suppliers.

ENQUIRIES : Ms J Baloyi Tel No: (012) 312-7356

POST 02/102 : HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER REF NO: C1/D2/2025 (X2 POSTS)

Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management
(G2G contract until 31 October 2026)

SALARY : R255 450 per annum, plus 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management (or equivalent qualification) plus two years’ experience in the human resource environment. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Government Employees
Pension Law, Collective Agreements, SMS Handbook, Relevant Departmental HR Policies,
Financial Manual, OSD for Social Services Professions and related occupations and OSD for
legally qualified personnel and applicable directives. Competencies needed: Planning and
organizing skills. Computer literacy. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Problem solving
skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Ability to apply knowledge and skills to
immediate work situation. Ability to accept responsibility for own area of work. Ability to work
independently and as part of a team. Attributes: Friendly. Positive. Participative. Accurate.
Compliant. Self-starter. Drive. Initiative. Disciplined.

DUTIES : key responsibilities: Administer effective recruitment, selection and appointment of employees
(capturing applications for advertised posts, arranging logistics of personnel suitability checks,
processing of appointments, transfers, staff movements and probationary appointments).
Administration of service benefits (leave, PILIR, Housing, Injury on duty, overtime, long service
recognition, recognition of improved qualifications, relocation, allowances and performance
incentives). Administration of staff exits. Drafting submissions and reports to various delegated
authorities. Address human resource administration enquiries.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Boshielo Tel No: (012) 312-7789

POST 02/101 : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REF NO: C1/C/2025

Chief Directorate: HIV/Aids
(G2G contract until 31 October 2026)

SALARY : R255 450 per annum, plus 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma (or equivalent qualification) plus minimum of one (1) year administrative experience. Knowledge of relevant Public Service Legislation. Knowledge of
financial, procurement prescripts and procedures. Knowledge of document management,
tracking and retrieving of information. Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written)
skills. Computer literacy. Problem-solving skills. Planning and organising skills. Customer care
skills. Office administration skills. Attributes: Friendly and trustworthy. Good interpersonal
relations. Accurate. Independent. Assertiveness. Ability to work independently and as part of a
team. Ability to work under pressure. Adaptive. Confidentiality. Integrity. Discipline.

DUTIES : Render a secretariat support function to the Director/Chief Director/Deputy Director-General.
Render an administrative support function to the Director/Chief Director/Deputy Director-General.
Render supply chain managements support function to the Director/Chief Director/Deputy
Director-General. Administer all logistical arrangement for Director/Chief Director/Deputy
Director-General. Provide records management services, type documents and track responses.
Participate in core functions of the unit (25%) as part of personal development.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Pule Tel No: (012) 312-7465 / 083 396 3964

POST 02/100 : SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: HR PRACTICES AND ADMINISTRATION REF NO:
C1/D1/2025

Directorate: Human Resource Management

SALARY : R376 413 per annum, plus 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management (or equivalent qualification) plus three years’ experience in the human resource environment. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Government Employees
Pension Law, Collective Agreements, PERSAL, SMS Handbook, Relevant Departmental HR
Policies, Financial Manual, OSD for Social Services Professions and related occupations and
OSD for legally qualified personnel and applicable directives. Competencies needed: Planning
and organizing skills. Computer literacy. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Problem
solving skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Ability to apply knowledge and skills to
immediate work situation. Ability to accept responsibility for own area of work. Ability to work
independently and as part of a team. Policy development skills. Supervisory skills. Attributes:
Friendly. Positive. Participative. Accurate. Compliant. Self-starter. Drive. Initiative. Disciplined.
Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES : Administer effective recruitment, selection and appointment of employees (capturing applications for advertised posts, perform secretariat function during shortlisting and interviews, conducting of personnel suitability checks, processing of appointments, transfers, staff movements and
probationary appointments). Administration of service benefits (leave, PILIR, Housing, Injury on
duty, Overtime, Long service recognition, Recognition of improved qualifications, relocation,
allowances and performance incentives). Administration of staff exits. Approve transactions on
PERSAL. Quality assures and drafting submissions and reports to various delegated authorities.
Render an effective advisory and support service to DSD employees on HR practices and policy
matters. Supervise human resources/staff (allocate and ensure quality of work, personnel
development, assess staff performance and apply discipline.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Boshielo Tel No: (012) 312-7789

POST 02/99 : PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: C1/B/2025

Chief Directorate: HIV/Aids
(G2G contract until 31 October 2026)

SALARY : R552 081 per annum, plus 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Project Management/Office Administration (or equivalent qualification) plus 3 years’ experience in project management/ administration and working in an NGO environment or PEPFAR funded programme. Knowledge of the social development sector. Knowledge of project administration. Knowledge of document management
system, tracking and retrieving information. Knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of Public Service
Acts and Regulations. Knowledge of financial, provisioning and procurement prescripts and
procedures. Competencies needed: Project administration skills. Performance data analysis
skills. Quality assurance skills. Facilitation skills. Planning and organizing skills. Interpersonal
skills. Computer literacy. Communication (written, verbal and liaison) skills. Financial
management skills. Analytical skills. Administrative management skills. Attributes: Ability to work
under pressure and as part of a team. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. Innovative
and creative. Good interpersonal relations. Accurate. Assertiveness. Confidentiality. Integrity.
Ability to process information from a wide variety of issues and for a variety of audience.
Independent worker who is highly organized, results oriented and deadline driven. Fluent in
English and able to communicate effectively in at least one local language.

DUTIES : Provide project secretariat services (Managing monthly team meeting and consultation
schedules. Provide support in meeting preparation and logistical arrangements. Facilitate
logistical arrangements for travelling, meetings and workshops. Manage preparation and
ensuring distribution of meeting and workshop documents. Coordinate correspondence and other
communication amongst staff and stakeholders). Review all program reports, capturing
achievements into the program tracker, locating and saving evidence in support of achievements.
Collect, capture data and dissemination of relevant project. Manage document flow within the
G2G unit and between other departments in all three districts. Provide record management
services.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Pule Tel No: (012) 312-7465 / 083 396 3964

POST 02/98 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
REF NO: C1/A/2025

Chief Directorate: HIV/Aids
(G2G contract until 31 October 2026)

SALARY : R1 003 890 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the
states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may
be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a
performance agreement and to sign an employment contract.
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or equivalent qualification plus 3 years’ junior management experience in programme development, monitoring and implementation.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations. Knowledge on monitoring and evaluation systems.
Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS field. Knowledge and understanding of legislations,
policies and strategies pertaining to HIV/AIDS. Knowledge on National Monitoring Plans and
systems in the social sector. Competencies needed: Policy analysis and development skills.
Computer literacy. Planning and organising skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills.
Problem-solving skills. Reporting writing skills. Project coordination skills. Monitoring and
evaluation skills. Resources mobilization and management skills. Coordination skills.
Interpersonal skills. Research skills. Financial management skills. Facilitation and presentation
skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Data analysis and presentation skills. Attributes:
Accurate. Confidence. Patience. Assertiveness. Compliance. Integrity. Creative and innovative.
Professionalism. Logical thinker. Adaptable. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a
team and independently. Friendly and trustworthy. Diplomacy. Innovative and creativity.

DUTIES : Coordinate monitoring and evaluation for HIV/AIDS activities. Develop guidelines and provide
training on how provinces and funded DSD organizations should report their performance on
HIV/AIDS matters. Develop and facilitate implementation of HIV/AIDS M&E guidelines and
system. Strengthen data management in provinces through the implementation of communitybased intervention monitoring system. Manage the CBIMS management process and produce
data reports.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Pule Tel No: (012) 312-7465 / 083 396 3964

We wish you all the best with your applications.