Head of Corporate Services (Various Regions)- Ref. No. DSD 79/2026

Tracking Number: DSD 79/2026

Salary Level: 11

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms A Van Reenen @ 021 483 3996

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development is seeking competent individuals to manage the corporate services within the regions. These positions are besed in various regions.

Minimum Requirements

A 3-year qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree in Public Finance and/or Accounting or equivalent), A minimum of 3 years’ middle management experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Oversee financial management (Budgeting and Reporting Financial Administration, Revenue Management, expenditure and Account) processes in the region; Lead Supply Chain Management (demand, acquisition, contract, logistics, and disposal management), as well as the maintenance andsafeguarding of regional assets; Direct the Management of Logistical Services within the region;  Plan and manage the work of and account for theoverall performance of the Subdirectorate; People Management of the Subdirectorate; Financial Management for the Subdirectorate.

Competencies

Knowledge of and working experiencewith the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid; information pertaining to the line function; project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems ofgovernance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems;  the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general;Treasury Regulations, 2001; Financial Management (Budget Control); Financial administration (LOGIS / BAS / IPS system); Asset management ( LOGIS / contract management); Infrastructure (U-AMP inputs and out roll of accommodation); ;Health and safety management (OHS Matters);Fleet Management (Fleetman System / Recons); Operational planning processes; Minimum Information Security Standards, 1996.Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting; Finance; Audit.

Remuneration

R 932 292- R 1098 195per annum (Salary level 11).Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements..

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.All shortlisted candidates 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 selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.