Director: Policy Implementation Support REF NO: K1/E/2025 at Department of Social Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Social Sciences/ Developmental Studies/ Public Administration/ Law as recognized by SAQA Plus 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Social Assistance Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the South African Social Security Agency Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA. Knowledge and understanding of Social Development policies related to Children, Persons with Disabilities and Older Persons.
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Relief and Disaster Management Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Fund-raising Act. Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA. Knowledge and understanding of the White Paper on Social Development.

DUTIES :

• Manage the review and implementation of social assistance legislation frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards for the rendering of social assistance. Manage the development and review the SASSA policies, legislation, strategies and norms and standards for the administration of social assistance.
• Manage the planning and coordination of the implementation of social assistance policies and legislation. Manage stakeholder engagement, partnerships and collaborations on matters relating to social assistance.
• Manage capacity building sessions for SASSA officials and conduct awareness campaigns to beneficiaries on policies and programmes relating to social assistance. Manage and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the Directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts.