DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 13 June

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the
filling of these posts 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. Applicants may also email their
applications to the following email addresses:
For Research Policy Manager – e-recruit.RPM@dsd.gov.za
Deputy Director: Systems Development – e-recruit.DDSD@dsd.gov.za
Project Coordinator: Sector Infrastructure – e-recruit.PCSI@dsd.gov.za
Branch Coordinator – e-recruit.BC@dsd.gov.za
Social Work Policy Developer Grade 1 – e-recruit.SWPDCP@dsd.gov.za
Assistant Director: HIV and AIDS Capacity Building – erecruit.ADHACB@dsd.gov.za
Assistant Director: Systems Development – e-recruit.ADSD@dsd.gov.za
Project Administrator – e-recruit.PAPMO@dsd.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo
CLOSING DATE : 30 June 2026

NOTE : Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two
referees must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). If
applying for more than one position, applicants must submit separate
applications for each position. Shortlisted candidates for a post will be required
to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity 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 (submitted prior to appointment) and full details can be sourced by
following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. 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, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One
will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the
post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity
(ethical conduct) assessment. 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 shortlisted
candidates, and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection of
candidates will be done with due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection
process as set out in the Public Service Amendment Regulations, 2023,
Regulation 67. 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 register book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Mr R Khobatha.
DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was
advertised during any stage of the recruitment process

POST 20/76 : PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: O1/H/2026

Directorate: Enterprise Project Management (PMO)
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Project Management/
Business or Public Administration Plus 1 to 2 years’ experience in project
management environment. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant
Public Service regulatory framework such as MISS, National Archives and
Record Service Act, PAJA, PAIA. Knowledge and understanding of DPSA
Corporate Governance ICT Policy Framework. Knowledge and understanding
of Information and Communication Technology framework. Knowledge and
understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and
understanding of project administration. Knowledge and understanding of
project management discipline and life cycle (PMBOK, PRINCE2). Knowledge
and understanding of project management tools and techniques.
Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal) skills. Planning
and Organising skills. Problem solving skills. Policy analysis and
implementation skills. Computer literacy. Client management and
administration skills. Project administration skills. Analytical skills. Report
writing skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Attributes: Accuracy. Ability to
work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Friendly and
trustworthy. Diplomacy. Self-stater. Confidentiality. Systematic.

DUTIES : Administer all IMST departmental projects in line with the project management
framework and prescripts. Coordinate and manage project documentation and
correspondence. Coordinate projects meetings. Provide support in the
implementation of the project plan.

ENQUIRIES : Ms C Mamatlepa Tel No: (012) 312-7077

POST 20/75 : SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER GRADE 1: CHILD PROTECTION REF NO: O1/E/2026

Directorate: Child Protection
SALARY : R471 330 per annum
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent
qualification. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service
Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker, plus eight (8) years’ appropriate
experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the
SACSSP. Knowledge of childcare and protection legislation, child protection
policies, vulnerable children, and the provision of prevention and early
intervention services. Willingness to travel. Competencies needed:
Programme development, Project management skills. Planning and organising
skills. Networking skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills.
Professional counselling skills. Policy analysis and development skills.
Financial management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Report writing.
Monitoring and evaluation skills. People management skills. Ability to compile
complex reports. Attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a
team and independently. Innovative and creative. Friendly and trustworthy.
Integrity.

DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain child protection policies. Monitor, interpret
and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether
legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current
requirements. Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies
and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required. This
includes costing the policies. Develop programmes to implement the relevant
policies. Facilitate, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of communitybased prevention and early intervention services for vulnerable children
(Risiha). Facilitate the funding of a national body to provide services to
vulnerable children. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work
field. This would, inter alia, entail the following: (i) Study professional journals
and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. (ii)
Monitor and study the social services, legal, and policy framework
continuously. (ii) Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, nongovernment institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognisance of the
latest developments in the relevant fields. Engage in continuous professional
development activities as prescribed. Research and development. Perform the
administrative functions required in the unit.

ENQUIRIES : Ms B. Sambo Tel No: (012) 312-7178

POST 20/74 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SYSTEM ANALYST REF NO: O1/G/2026

Directorate: Systems Development
SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in
Business Information/ Information Technology in Software Development and
Systems Development/ Computer Sciences Plus 2-3 years’ experience at
supervisory level. Knowledge and understanding Public Service Act and
Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of Digital Transformation Strategy
of the Public Services. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public
Service regulatory frameworks such as MISS, SDLC, MIOS, National Archives
and Records Service Act, PAJA, PAIA and ECT. Knowledge and understanding
of Information and Communication Technology frameworks. Knowledge and
understanding of DPSA Corporate Governance ICT policy Framework.
Knowledge and understanding of business systems. Knowledge and
understanding of database and development standards. Knowledge and
understanding business process principles, practices, techniques and tools.
Knowledge and understanding of business concepts and requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of database development. Knowledge and
understanding of Information security principles and practices. Knowledge and
understanding of Network Management. Knowledge and understanding of IT
Infrastructure Principles. Knowledge and understanding of system
development methodology and project management. Knowledge and
understanding of information technology business systems. Knowledge and
understanding of ASP.net SQL, XML, HTML, JavaScript. Knowledge and
understanding of Business Processes principles, practices, techniques and
tools. Competencies needed: Computer literacy skills. Analytical Skills. Policy
analysis and development skills. Project management skills. Financial
management skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Problem-solving
skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Presentation and facilitation
skills. Report writing. Planning and organising skills. Monitoring and evaluation
skills. Programme management skills. Attributes: Analytical thinker. Ability to
work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Friendly and
trustworthy. Systematic and logical. Adaptable. Disciplined. Diplomacy.
Assertive and persuasive. Emotional intelligence.

DUTIES : Detail system requirements and develop databases, computerised systems,
software applications and integrations to meet specific information systems
requirements. Design and implement technical solutions. Facilitate and
manage technical feasibility and integration with existing systems. Manage,
and report on the human resources, and performance in line with the set
regulations and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Chele Tel No: (012) 312-7459

We wish you all the best with your applications