Deputy Director-General: Social Welfare Services

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Social work/Community Development. Extensive proven social welfare and community development managerial experience. A minimum of 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Social Welfare Services environment. Code B driver’s licence. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government prior to appointment. Knowledge of the Public Management framework, public policy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement practices and public 40 financial management. Proven strategic leadership and business partnering, general Management, problem-solving and decision- making, communication, analytical and advanced programme/project/resource management skills. Knowledge of the Department’s constitutional mandate and it’s relationship with National and other stakeholders. Proven track record of leading change management initiatives and applying innovative thinking. In- depth knowledge of social welfare and community development models, systems and structures applicable in the sector. Sound interpersonal relations. Computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for overall management and provision of developmental social services and statutory social services. Manage sustainable social development and research programmes. Oversee the management of regional offices and institutions. Promote the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, improvement and marketing of need-based, sustainable social development programmes and oversee the funding of such programmes in accordance with all relevant legislation. Consult role-players and stakeholders likely to be affected by strategic initiatives, resource management and service delivery decisions taken by the Department. Build sound and sustainable relationships/ partnerships will all business sectors towards the upliftment of communities, especially those marginalised in the past. Oversee the collation and analysis of data on interventions, and preparation for reporting purposes. Responsible for Branch resource management and delivery against Strategic and Annual Performance Plans.

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Notes

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