DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALAUTION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to please direct your applications to the Employment Equity Office for attention Mr H Pillay. All applicants is also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents.

NOTE :

Applications must be submitted on form z83, obtainable from any Public
Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The
Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document( no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old).

Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

ERRATUM:

Kindly note that the post of a Social Work Manager: Probation and
Canalisation with Ref No: SD/2020/07/01, Centre: Johannesburg Metro
Region) which were advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 17 July 2020, The requirements and duties have been amended as follows:

Requirements:

Degree in Social Work with 10 years relevant/recognizable experience in Social Work – Probation, child protection and statutory social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Submission of valid registration certificate and current registration with the SACSSP.

A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of all relevant Public Service prescripts, Policy on Financial Awards to Service Providers, The Constitution of Republic of South Africa, Legislation International Instruments as well as Policies relevant to social dynamics, human behaviour, social systems and Social Work empowerment interventions.

Skills and Competencies: Decision Making, Planning and organizing, administration, networking, communication (written and oral), co-ordination, analytical thinking, computer literate, monitoring and evaluation, problem solving, report writing, financial management, project management and ability to compile complex report skills.

Duties:

Facilitate and manage the statutory service delivery, focusing on Probation, Victim Empowerment, Gender Based and Human Trafficking Services. Manage cases of children and youth in conflict with the law, preparation of court cases and oversee the allocation of cases to Probation Officers for investigation. Ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of programmes with adherence to policies and legislative mandates.

Facilitate stakeholder capacity building and manage stakeholder relations Manage staff training, development and performance. Manage implementation of the diversion programmes. Manage the provision of home based Supervision programmes. Manage the social crime awareness and prevention programmes. Perform the administrative functions required in the unit.

And the post of Assistant Director:
Tender and Contracts with Ref No: SD/2020/07/14 (Centre: Johannesburg
Head), the number of posts has been amended to (3) three posts instead of
one (1): the Closing Date is 14 August 2020 and the post of a Deputy Director: HRM and Auxiliary Services with Ref No: SD/2020/07/07 (Centre: Sedibeng Region) which was advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 28 July 2020, the requirements and duties have been amended as follows:

Requirements:

A 3-year Tertiary qualification in HRM or Administration with 4-5 years’ experience in the field of HR and Administration environment. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource legislative, policy, procedures and processes applicable in the public service. Procedures and system in the public services. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies:

Good communication, management, dispute resolution, conflict resolution,
negotiation, excellent planning and organizing skills. Duties: Co-ordinate
Human Resource Management functions. Co-ordinate the administration of
service benefits and conditions. Co-ordinate recruitment and labour relations functions.

Co-ordination of regional records management system and management of service point cluster managers. Manage Fleet functions and activities. Manage Facilities functions and activities related Cleaning Services, Security Services, Switchboard, Building Maintenance and Leases
Management. Coordinate OHS functions and activities.

Oversee service delivery improvement plans for all service point clusters. Align the service points to Departmental decentralization plan. Overall Management directorate. Manage operational plan of the unit. Manage performance, Training, development and absenteeism of staff. Provide units quarterly, monthly and Ad-hoc reports. Manage operational plan of the unit.

Closing Date: 31 August 2020

All the post that were advertised in circular Number 18 has been withdrawn Please consider the posts that were published on circular 17 dated 17 July 2020.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 19/193 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING, MONITORING AND
EVALAUTION REF NO: SD/2020/08/01

SALARY :

R1 251 183 per annum (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable SMS guidelines per annum).

CENTRE :

Head Office (Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation)

REQUIREMENTS :

Degree (NQF 7) in Strategic Management/ Public Management qualification
plus a minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience. Attach the Senior Management Services Pre-Entry Certificate and a valid driver’s licence.

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent strategic capability and leadership skills, outstanding programme and project management as well outstanding written and oral communication and writing skills.

Strong financial management, service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus skills are essential and good people management, strategic management, project and programme management skills.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of and experience in the fields of legislative and policy frameworks governing the Public Service iro strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, sector and departmental service delivery programmes, Strategic Plans, Priorities and Service Delivery Models are non-negotiable.

DUTIES :

Coordination of the Monitoring and Evaluation and Strategic Planning
functions. Oversee the enhancement, management and maintenance of
performance monitoring systems, evaluation frameworks, tools and systems.

Facilitate organisational performance reviews and evaluations, strategic
planning sessions and manage all organisational reporting functions inclusive of annual reporting. Oversee the strategic planning process. Oversee and manage the budget, compliance monitoring and reporting of the Chief Directorate and all other resources to the Chief Directorate (budget and expenditure, performance and staffing, etc).

ENQUIRIES :

Mr H Pillay Tel No: (011) 227 0067

APPLICATIONS :

Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The
Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street,
Thusanong Building, Johannesburg for Attention- Mr Hayden Pillay, Tel- (011) 227 0067 or posted to- Private Bag X35, Johannesburg, 2000.

NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2020