Social Development Vacancies

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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 sent to the

following email address: Chief Director: Human Capital Management- e-
recruit.CDHCM@dsd.gov.za; Senior Organisational Design Practitioner- e-
recruit.SODP@dsd.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo
CLOSING DATE : 17 April 2026
NOTE : Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees
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-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. The nominated candidate
must submit the pre-entry Certificate as proof that the course has been
completed within 15 days from the conclusion of the interviews. All shortlisted
candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on

the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an
integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants applying for SMS posts will,
following the interview and technical exercise, be recommended by the
selection panel 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. 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 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.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 11/113 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: I1/A/2026
Branch: Corporate Support Services

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SALARY : R1 494 900.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 NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management or
Industrial Psychology as recognized by SAQA PLUS 5 years’ experience at
senior management level in the relevant field. Knowledge and understanding
of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulation. Knowledge and
understanding of SET’s, SAQA, processes and curriculum development.
Knowledge and understanding of performance management frameworks and

best practice. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act,
Labour Relations Act. Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation
and PFMA. Knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution, collective
bargaining and CCMA process. Knowledge and understanding of EHWP.
Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on Social Welfare. Knowledge
and understanding of relevant policies and strategies pertaining to SSP.
Understanding of National Gender Policy and Framework. Competencies

needed: Strategic capability and leadership. Policy analysis and development.
Budget planning and monitoring. Service delivery innovation. Programme and
project management. Financial management. Information and knowledge
management. Communication (verbal and written). Problem solving and
change management. People management and empowerment. Client
orientation and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Presentation and
facilitation. Risk management. Conflict management. Monitoring and

evaluation. Quality management. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.
Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative.Ability to work in a team
and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker.
Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness.
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Manage and facilitate the provision of human resource
management services. Manage and coordinate the provision of employee
relations and wellness services. Manage and facilitate the provision of training,

development and performance management services. Manage and facilitate
the development, review and monitor implementation of policies, regulations,
frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards in relation to Social Service
Professionals. Manage the implementation and mainstreaming of gender and
disability throughout the organisation. Oversee, manage and report on the
budget, human resources, and performance of the Chief Directorate in line with
the set regulations and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Mr XA Brukwe, Tel: (012) 312-7665/7866
NOTE : In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White
males and African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 11/114 : SENIOR ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN PRACTITIONER REF NO: I1/B/2026
Directorate: Organisational Design and Human Resource Planning

SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year Degree/National Diploma in Management Service/
Industrial Psychology/ Operations Management/ Organisational Development
as recognized by SAQA. 1-2 years’ experience in the Organisational Design
(Work study and Job Evaluation) field. Knowledge and understanding of the

Public Service Act. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service
Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of DPSA Directives. Knowledge
and understanding of Job Description guidelines. Knowledge and
understanding of Job Evaluation guidelines. Knowledge and understanding of
Organisational Design toolkit. Knowledge and understanding of Code of
Remuneration. Knowledge and understanding of relevant departmental
policies. Knowledge and understanding of Visio and Org Plus systems.

Knowledge and understanding of the Job Evaluation System. Knowledge and
understanding of DPSA Organisational Guidelines on Transformation and
restructuring. Knowledge and understanding of Change Management.
Knowledge and understanding of work measurement techniques, procedures,
and methods. Knowledge and understanding of costing tools and
methodologies. Competencies needed: Job design and analysis. Computer

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literacy. People management. Planning and Organising. Communication
(written and verbal). Problem solving. Negotiation skills. Client orientation and
customer focus. Report writing. Policy analysis and implementation. Project
administration. Facilitation and presentation. Presentation skills. Attributes:
Accuracy. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and
independently. Friendly and trustworthy. Diplomacy. Self-starter.

Confidentiality. Systematic.
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Conduct organizational design to improve efficiency and
productivity. Conduct Job Evaluation to determine the correct salary grading.
Develop, review and maintain Job Descriptions. Map, review and update
Business Processes and Standard Operating Procedures. Implement Change
Management activities.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Ramathunya, Tel: (012) 312-7195
NOTE : In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured,

Indian and White males; Coloured, Indian and White females as well as
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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