Director-General: Social Development REF NO: A1/2026 at Department of Social Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• A post graduate qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Social Sciences or Public Management plus 10 years of experience at a senior managerial level.
• Knowledge of Constitution of South Africa; employment related legislations; Public Service legislative framework and regulations; iv) PFMA and Treasury Regulations and Public Administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of Policy Development. Knowledge of Social Assistance bills, policies, acts, frameworks and legislations; National Development Plan;
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA); of government prescripts and policies; social welfare related legislation, framework, acts, policies and guidelines and King IV Report for Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge and understanding in the planning, monitoring implementation, compliance and reporting processes. Knowledge of community development related legislative frameworks, acts, policies and guidelines

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership and accountability in the implementation of programmes towards achieving its constitutional, legislative and policy mandate. Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management and administration of the department.
• Provide leadership on inter and intra-government relations for effective coordination.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Authority in performing oversight functions on the work entities and regulatory bodies.
• Serve as a main point of communication between the Executive Authority and the department.