Vacancies at Department of Social Development

SALARY : R338 106 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. 

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration including PERSAL Certificates: Post Establishment Administration PLUS 1-2 years’ experience in Human Resource Information Management within PERSAL Establishment environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant department HR Policies. Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL and Vulindlela Systems. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA requirements for Personnel Expenditure Reporting. Knowledge and understanding of Minimum Information Security standard. Knowledge and understanding of compensation analysis. Knowledge and understanding of Organizational Design Principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of MS Excel. Knowledge and understanding of HRBP tool. Knowledge and understanding of Code of Remunerations. Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and Directives. Knowledge and Understanding of Labour Relations Act. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA.
• Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal). Office management and Administration. Computer Literacy. Client Liaison. Analytical. Financial administration. Report writing. People management. Planning and organizing. Problem solving. Numeracy. Client orientation and customer focus. Report writing. Policy analysis and implementation. Project administration. Facilitation and presentation. Attributes: Good interpersonal relation. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Innovative and creative. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. 

DUTIES :

• Administer PERSAL establishment within the department. Monitor and align the department’s staff establishment on PERSAL according to the approved organisational structure. Collate HR information and assist with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and reports on HR activities.
• Render an effective HR advisory and support services to employees with regards to HR information and post establishment. Render support service to Capacity Assessment and Human Resource Planning. 

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SALARY : R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. 

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Business Information Systems/ Information Technology in Software Development and Systems Development / Computer Sciences Plus 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of Digital Transformation Strategy of the Public Services.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Regulatory Frameworks such as MISS, SDLC, MIOS, National Archives and Records Service Act, PAJA, PAIA and ECT. Knowledge and understanding of the DPSA Corporate Governance for ICT Policy Framework. Knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of business systems. Knowledge and understanding of database and development standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of business process principles, practices, techniques and tools. Knowledge and understanding of business concepts and requirements. Knowledge and understanding of database development. Knowledge and understanding of Information security principles and practices. Knowledge and understanding of Network management. Knowledge and understanding of IT Infrastructure Principles. Knowledge and understanding of vendor management and contract negotiation. Knowledge and understanding of system development methodology and project management. Knowledge and understanding of information technology business systems. Knowledge and understanding of ASP.net, VB.net, SQL, XML, HTML, JavaScript.
• Knowledge and understanding of business processes, principles, practices, technics and tools. Competencies needed: Database development skills. Systems development skills. Communication skills. Policy analysis and development skills. People management. Project coordination skills. Problem-solving skills. Computer literacy skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills.
• Monitoring skills. Report writing skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness. 

DUTIES :

• Develop, review and implement systems database and development plans, policies and strategies to align with business needs, policies, legislative requirements, norms and standards.
• Develop databases, computerised systems, software applications and integrations to meet specific information systems requirements. Maintain and support all databases, computerised systems, and software applications to ensure their availability, reliability, and security.
• Monitor the implementation and utilisation of systems and processes in line with relevant standards, data security policies, and regulatory requirements, and compile performance reports. Manage, and report on human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts. 

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SALARY : R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Population Studies/ Demography Studies or Social Sciences PLUS 3-5 years’ experience in junior management level in population and development environment. Knowledge and understanding of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development sector. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African Population Policy. Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA. Knowledge of Population and Development Policy and legislations. Knowledge of government monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Quality Control Methods.
• Competencies needed: Programme and project management skills. Information and Knowledge management skills. People management and empowerment skills. Problem solving and change management skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Service delivery innovation skills. Financial management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Report writing skills. Computer literacy. Stakeholder management skills. Planning and coordination skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Research, monitoring and evaluation skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relation. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty, reliability and integrity. Assertiveness. 

DUTIES :

• Develop, manage, review, and monitor the implementation of population policy, strategies, plans, and frameworks. Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of South Africa’s international strategy on population and development. Develop and manage monitoring and evaluation systems in relation to population policy.
• Coordinate the engagements, collaboration, and partnerships with various stakeholders. Manage human resource in line with human resource management, labour relations and human resource development & performance management policies. 

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SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement and to sign an employment contract. 

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Public Administration or Business Administration Plus five (5) years’ experience in senior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of SETA’s, SAQA, processes and curriculum development.
• Knowledge and understanding of performance management frameworks and best practice. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act and Labour Relations Act. Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and PFMA. Knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution, collective bargaining and CCMA process. Knowledge and understanding of EHWP. Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on Social Welfare. Knowledge of relevant policies and strategies pertaining to SSP. Understanding of National Gender Policy and Framework.
• Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Budget planning and monitoring skills. Service delivery innovation skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Information and knowledge management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Problem solving and change management skills. People Management and empowerment skills.
• Client orientation and customer focus skills. Stakeholder management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Risk management skills. Conflict management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Quality Management skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and facilitate the provision of human resource management services. Manage and coordinate the provision of employee relations and wellness services. Manage and facilitate the provision of training, development and performance management services.
• Manage and facilitate the development, review and monitor implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, norms and standards in relation to Social Service Professionals.
• Manage the implementation and mainstreaming of gender and disability throughout the organisation. Oversee, manage, and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the chief directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts.