CHIEF DIRECTOR: SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES

National senior certificate/Grade 12 (NQF level 4). Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ credible experience at Senior Managerial level; a post graduate qualification in Social Sciences will be an added advantage. Proven strategic leadership and business partnering; research, policy management, development, monitoring and evaluation; problem solving and decision making; analytical and advanced programme / resource management skills. Knowledge of Social Development Constitutional mandate and relevant legislation and policies. Knowledge of Statutory Social Work matters; Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and Regulations. Proven track record of leading change management initiatives and applying innovative thinking. Computer literacy. Verbal and written communication skills. A Valid driver’s license.

Overall management of the Chief Directorate (including overseeing the development and implementation of business plans outlining critical strategic service delivery improvement interventions to be effected in accordance with the relevant legislation, department’s strategic plan and service delivery needs). Manage efficient and effective utilization of human and financial resources in the chief directorate. Manage the performance of the chief directorate and performance agreements of managers in immediate span of control. Facilitate the optimal development and functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities. Promote the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and improvement of need based sustainable social welfare programmes and services aimed at empowering children, families, youth, women, elderly and persons with disabilities. Promote the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, improvement of programmes and services aimed at promoting crime prevention through restorative services. Oversee the collation and analysis of data on intervention, and reconfiguration for report purposes.

Ms. Thembi Mashego Tel No: [013] 766 3525/ Ms. Thembi Manana Tel No: [013] 766 3232

Please forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number to: erecruitement.mpg.gov.za

The Office of the Premier is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the following posts, listed in the various Units below. The minimum entry requirement for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment, and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms- pre-entry-programme/. (SMS Pre-entry Certificate submitted prior appointment). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment. All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Applications should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/229