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    Job Overview / Description

    • Position Title: Chief Director: Districts and Institutions
    • Reference Number: DSDFS 65/25
    • Post Number: 32/78
    • Salary: R1,494,900 per annum (Level 14)
    • Centre: Bloemfontein
    • Contract Type: Permanent (Senior Management Service)
    • Application Closing Date: Not specified in the post — recommend confirming with HR
    • Enquiries: Mr. MF Finger –  072 954 3160

    Job Purpose:

    To strategically lead and oversee the management, integration, coordination, and monitoring of developmental social services and institutional service delivery across all districts within the Department of Social Development.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Oversee and facilitate the implementation of integrated developmental social services at district level

    • Coordinate and integrate service delivery across service points and departmental institutions

    • Monitor and manage the effective provision of:

      • Social Welfare Services

      • Community Development Support Services

      • Financial Management in districts

    • Lead and support the implementation of departmental services within residential care facilities and institutions

    • Implement partnership strategies to mobilize stakeholders and role-players for enhanced service delivery

    • Drive the District Development Model (DDM) within the department

    • Provide strategic leadership, including planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring

    • Manage human resources, ensure performance agreements, competency assessments, and financial disclosures are in place

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Qualification:

      • Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Social Work, recognized by SAQA

    • Experience:

      • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at Senior Managerial Level

    • Professional Registration:

      • Must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker

    • Pre-entry Certificate:

      • SMS Pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) is not required for shortlisting, but must be submitted before appointment

    • Additional Requirements:

      • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

      • Strategic capability, leadership, and management skills

      • Proven skills in change management, conflict resolution, people management, and networking

      • Solid understanding of relevant policy frameworks including:

        • White Paper on Social Welfare

        • Integrated Service Delivery Model (ISDM)

        • Social Welfare Services Framework

        • Social welfare legislation and regulations

    Competencies & Attributes:

    • Leadership & Strategy Development

    • Programme/Project Management

    • Service Delivery Innovation

    • Financial and People Management

    • Stakeholder Engagement

    • Analytical thinking and Conflict Resolution

    • Adherence to Batho Pele principles

    • High ethical standards and accountability

    Assessment & Appointment Conditions:

    • Subject to technical exercise, competency assessment, financial disclosure, and vetting

    • Appointment includes signing of a Performance Agreement, SMS Contract, and submission of pre-entry certificate

    • Applications must align with Employment Equity principles

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