Deputy Director General: Corporate Management

Requirements

A National Senior Certificate / Grafe 12 Certificate (NQF level 4) plus NQF level 8 in Public Management / Business Management or equivalent qualification as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Eight (8) years of experience at a senior management level. Valid driver’s licence (with the exemption of applicants with disabilities); Core and Process Competencies- 80 Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and Customer Focus, Communication. Skills & Knowledge: Sound an in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of Human Resources as well as an understanding of the Legislative Framework governing the Public Service such as; the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulation, Public Service Administration Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access of Information Act, Public Service Regulations, various Bargaining Council Resolutions, Skills Levy Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Resource Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act and its regulations, Treasury Regulations, PSCBC resolutions. Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organizing, Time Management, Policy Analysis and Development, Good Communication Skills, Group Dynamics, Diversity Management, Facilitation Skills, Coordinating Skills, Computer literacy.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for:- Ensure effective administration support by providing Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resource Development (HRD), Performance Management Development System (PMDS), and Employee Health and Wellness Programmes (EHW); Manage Records and Facilities; Provide Departmental Information and Communication Technology Services; Manage and coordinate the implementation of Strategic Management support; Oversee the development of management effectiveness and leadership strategy; Manage and facilitate the provision of organisational risk, security and integrity management services; Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of relevant policies, standard operating procedures, guidelines and processes, achieving compliance in line with legislation services; Manage Protocol, Events, Premier and DG Support Service by ensuring events are well managed, oversee the management of the Official Order of Procedure; Oversee the management of Corporate Gifts and Flag Bank; Manage and facilitate the provision of Labour Relations Services and ensure that the implementation of grievance rules, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Dispute Resolution Procedure Council and Chambers Resolutions in the office are coordinated and evaluated; Ensure that grievance, misconduct cases, dispute resolution and capacity building in the office of the premier are handled and facilitated; Monitor the coordination of public service industrial action and oversee the provision of departmental training on all labour relation matters; Ensure effective Financial Management Services.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms. Moipone Mathole Tel No: (015) 287 6360 or Mr. Junior Maboya Tel No: (015) 287 6290 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Limpopo Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Designed race groups, females and People with disabilities remain our target and are encouraged to apply.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? Then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question. If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re- appointment under Part F must be answered. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, current registration with the relevant statutory body, Identity documents and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) but must submit a duly completed Z83 application for employment form, and a detailed CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, current registration with the relevant statutory body, copy of ID and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) must be submitted. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise and the other shall be an Integrity [Ethical Conduct], an Assessment as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance [Vetting] as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024. NB: Applicants are encouraged to comply with Practice note on the Z83 application for employment DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, Clarification regarding the completion of Z83 application DPSA circular 3 of 2025 and other related matters. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall among other determination be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. The closing date for applications is 22 May 2026. The Limpopo Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Designed race groups, females and People with disabilities remain our target and are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be entered into with short- listed candidates only due to a large number of applications we envisage to receive, if you have not heard from the Department within ninety (90) day from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. However, Faxed applications will not be considered. Recognition of experience on appointment will be considered for Social Service Professions in line with Occupational Dispensation prescripts. The contents of this circular will also be posted on the following websites www.dsd.limpopo.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za, Provincial Departments website and social media. Please note: Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews. 82 MANAGEMENT ECHELON