Job Vacancies at Gauteng Department of Social Development

Requirements :

• A degree/ (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior management level. Excellent knowledge of the Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Employment Equity Act (EEA), white paper on Transformation and Batho Pele, Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Systems. Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment. Code B driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Manage the effective implementation of Human Resource Management, including Human Resource Development, Human Resource Administration, Labour Relations, Organisational Development and Recruitment.
• Oversee the management and promotion of fair and sound Labour Relations. Strategically manage special programmes, including Employee Health and Wellness (EHWP). Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) in the Directorate.
• Oversee and provide support to the designated operational and delegated management responsibilities of the HRM Directorate. Ensure the realisation of performance outcomes and MPAT. Optimise the achievement of service delivery and unqualified clean audit opinion. Serve as member of the Senior Management Team.

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Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Legal Studies, plus minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior management level in Legal Services environment in the Public Service. Five (5) years post admission experience as an Advocate or Attorney with the right to appear in the High Court. A valid driver’s license. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment.

Duties :

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative and Policy framework governing Legal Services processes, systems, and procedures in the Public Service, Knowledge and understanding of Department’s legal requirements, obligations and commitments, Knowledge and understanding of Departmental policy mandates, priorities, objectives and Service Delivery Model. Skills and Competencies: Strategic Management skills, Service Delivery Innovation skills strategic reporting skills, Performance and Self Driven, Facilitation, Leadership, Problem Solving, People management and Empowerment skills.

DUTIES:

• Provision of strategic leadership in the management of Legal Services, Provision of legal advice on the Departmental Contracts, Provision of legal representation of the department in Litigation cases. Manage litigation and proactive legal services, Coordinate and manage litigation, Manage consultations and court documents, Liaise with state attorney and other organs of state in continuation of litigation: Provide contract management services, Negotiate and draft legally binding contracts for and on behalf of the Department, Provide legal advice on contracts. Provide legal advisory services, conduct research and consult with various stakeholders on the legal advice: Provide legislative drafting and review and compliance management, Conduct legislative audits and legislative awareness, Vet and draft policies relevant to the Department. Management of the Directorate, Manage Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Manage the Directorate’s performance, manage staff performance and development, leave and discipline.

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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 8-10 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Social Welfare Services environment. Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment. Code B driver’s license. 

Duties :

• 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 uplifment 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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Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Project Management and/or Public Management/Administration. A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level, in the financial management environment. Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment.

Duties :

• Management of NPO budget approval and payment system process for service providers as part of Departmental Annual Performance Plan. Provide institutional capacity building on all compliance related matters VI. Establish and maintain a sound internal control system on SAP System in line with relevant legislation such as PFMA, and Treasury Regulations. Manage the compilation of provincial proposed budget for Management Authority.
• Manaqe and monitor Expenditure and Financial analysis and consolidate monthly reports for subsequent subsidy payments ll. Conduct risk assessment through analysis of audited financial statement of all funded NGOs. Conduct risk assessment through analysis of audited financial statement of all funded NGOs. Manaqe policy formulation and provide support to stakeholders. Develop relevant and cost-efficient costing models for all funded programmes delivered by NPOs. Manaqe and monitor the compliance of funded NPO in Social Service Sector and participate in the corridors Task Teams. Management of audit processes for the Directorate. Manage both Programme and Financial Monitoring processes. Management of Directorate's budget and expenditure, performance reporting development, leave and discipline.

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Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 in financial management/ internal Audit/Accounting management/ Supply Chain Management. Minimum 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Financial Management field. Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient tender, contract, procurement and asset management systems and processes in line with PFMA: treasury regulations and other regulatory other frameworks. Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient management accounting systems in line with PFMA, treasury regulations and other regulatory frameworks. Oversee the management of cash flows and budget forecasting based on Departmental programmes: goals and objectives.
• Oversee the preparation, analysis and submission of Departmental monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and annual financial statements. Manage accurate compilation of departmental annual budget, MTEF budget and maintaining effective standard chart of accounts for the department. Manage records of the financial affairs of the department are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. Oversee financial reporting and revenue management. Audit current systems, policies, procedures, gaps to evaluate appropriateness and impact on delivery of GSDS’s strategic objectives as well as compliance.

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Requirements :

• Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Purchasing Administration/ Management. A valid Code B driver’s licence. A minimum 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level within the Supply Chain Environment. 

Duties :

• Manage the provision of tender and contract management, manage SCM demand planning services, Plan and coordinate forecasted demand plans of all business units, Perform resources planning, supply sourcing, negotiation, order placement, Manage the provision of Procurement, Link the departmental procurement needs to the strategic plan, manage the establishment and maintenance of the supplier database, manage the distribution of goods and services ,Monitor and ensure that vendors deliver in accordance with orders, Guide Markert analysis and research to establish availability of suppliers for specific commodities in the market and distribution of services.
• Manage the provision of Asset Management Services, manage loss control services, manage the issuing of Purchase Orders, manage the maintenance of assets register, manage the compilation and submission of asset, disposal and loss control reports to relevant approval authority for actioning. Manage the development and review of SCM Policies, develop and implement SCM monitoring and evaluation systems, ensure compliance to SCM processes and regulations, develop SMME Supplier Development Programme and monitor, manage and report on SMME supplier performance. Manage Resources, perform strategic and operational planning, oversee the administrative support functions, perform people, financial and asset management functions.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) certificate or equivalent. No experience required. Basic knowledge of Supply Chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.

Duties :

• Render assets management clerical support. Compile and maintain records. Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and individuals. Identify redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal. Verify asset register. Render demand and acquisition clerical support. Update and maintain a supplier database. Register suppliers on Logis or similar system. Request and receive quotations.
• Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system. Place orders. Capture specification on electronic purchasing system. Render logistical support services. Place orders for goods. Receive and verify goods from suppliers. Capture goods in registers database. Receive request for goods from end users. Issue goods to end users, maintain good registers. Update and maintain register of suppliers.