BRANCH COORDINATOR – 28 June 2026

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

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,

1. 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: Branch Coordinator – e-recruit.BC12@dsd.gov.za;

FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo
CLOSING DATE : 17 July 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.zavacancies. 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-entry-programme/. 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 22/268 : BRANCH COORDINATOR (REF: O1/D/2026)

Branch: Comprehensive Social Security
Re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply

SALARY : R932 292. 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.

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Office Administration/
Public Administration/ Business Management or Financial Management. A
minimum of 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level. Knowledge and
understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of administrative process. Knowledge and
understanding of records management. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA
and POPIA. Basic knowledge of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).
Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele principles. Competencies needed:
Communication (verbal and written) skills. Policy analysis and development skills.
Planning and organising skills. People management skills. Project coordination
skills. Problem solving skills. Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation skills.
Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Monitoring skills. Report writing skills.
Financial management skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to
work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and
independently. Adaptability. Diplomacy. Independent thinker. Emotional
intelligence. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness.

DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Manage the provision of strategic and executive
administrative support services to the branch. Coordinate the development and
analyses of branch APPs, Operational, Strategic and Risk management plans.
Manage and monitor the utilisation of the branch budget in line with the set
regulations and prescripts. Coordinate key branch projects, stakeholder and
intersectoral coordination. Manage and report on the human resources, and
performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Ms B Sibeko, Tel: Tel: (012) 312 7384/7789

We wish you all the best with your applications