Deputy Director-General: Comprehensive Social Security (Reference Not applicable)

Advertiser: Department of Social Development

Location: Pretoria

Branch: Comprehensive Social Security
Salary: R 1 076 619 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.

Requirements:
An appropriate 4 years degree in Social Science or equivalent qualification PLUS minimum of 8-years relevant experience in senior management. A relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service Legislation. Knowledge of the acts governing the implementation of social development services and programmes. Understanding and knowledge of comprehensive social security and social assistance legislative framework, systems, processes and programmes.

Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership. Programmes and project management. Financial management. Policy analysis and development. Information and knowledge management. Communication. Service delivery innovation. Problem-solving and change management. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Presentation, facilitation and coordination.

Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Independent thinker. Ability to work in a team and independently. Cultural sensitivity. Adaptability. Confidentiality. Political sensitivity. Diplomatic. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity.

Duties:
Manage and provide leadership in the review and development of social assistance, social security, social insurance and inspectorate legislative, regulatory and compliance framework. Manage the establishment of the inspection for social security and the development of the appropriate institutional form and relevant frameworks. Manage the provisioning of social security budgeting, modelling and forecasting services. Manage and coordinate the implementation of the social security reform programme. Manage the operations of independent tribunal for social assistance appeals. Provide advice and guidance to social development sector cluster and participate in various fora in relation to comprehensive social security, independent tribunal for social assistance appeals and inspectorate.

Enquiries: Mr C Pakade, Tel: 012 312 7690 / 7647

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer / promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

Applications:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street

For attention: Ms E de Waal

Note:
A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certified copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your signed application for employment - (Z83 form (click to download pdf form)). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competence assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department of Social Development supports persons with disabilities.

Reference number: Not applicable

Closing date: 26 April 2013