DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

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 : Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the
Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand
delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of
submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email
addresses: For: Executive Director- e-recruit.ED@dsd.gov.za
Chief Information Officer- e-recruit.CIO@dsd.gov.za
Chief Director: Legal Services – e-recruit.LS@dsd.gov.za
Ethics Practitioner – e-recruit.EP@dsd.gov.za
Professional Nurse – e-recruit.PN@dsd.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Sebatjane

CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2025

NOTE : Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two referees
must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). If applying for more
than one position, applicant must submit separate applications for each position. Short
listed candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications
and identity documents on the date of the interview. Applicants are advised that from
1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be
completed in full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form
can be downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applicants applying for
SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS
(submitted prior to appointment) and full details can be sourced by following the link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Applicants are
expected to pay for the course and may enroll for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration
of the course is 120 hours. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected
to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the
logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and
technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic
managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the
implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will
be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS
competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will sign an annual
performance agreement, complete a financial discloser form and will also be required
to undergo a security clearance. Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 –
12 may be subjected to a competency assessment during the selection process. If the
candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be submitted on the
date of the interview. 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. The selection of candidates will be done with due regard
to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in the Public Service
Amendment Regulations, 2023, Regulation 67. Applications received after the closing
date will not be taken into consideration. If you have not been contacted within three
months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application
was unsuccessful. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the
advertised post may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated above. Internal
applicants must submit and register their employment applications at the register book
in the DSD reception area for the attention of Ms P Sebatjane. DSD reserves the right
to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the
recruitment process.

POST 11/41 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE REF NO: D/A1/2025

Sub-Directorate: Employee Health and Wellness

SALARY : R307 473 – R434 121 per annum, (Salary will commensurate with years of experience)
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Diploma/ Degree in nursing or equivalent certificate in occupational health.
Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures. Nursing statutes, and other
relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act. Knowledge of Health Act.
Occupational Health and Safety Act. knowledge of Patient Rights Charter, Knowledge
of Batho-Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act.
Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Knowledge of Employee
health and wellness strategic framework. Knowledge of the Social Development
Sector. Competencies needed: Good Communication (written and verbal) skills.
Report writing skills. Facilitation skills. Co-ordination skills. Liaison skills. Networking
skills. Problem solving skills. Information management skills. Knowledge management
skills. Planning and organising skills. Computer literacy. Attributes: Responsiveness.
Pro-activeness. Professionalism. Accuracy. Flexibility. Initiative. Cooperation. Team
player. Supportive Assertive.

DUTIES : Develop, review and monitor the implementation of Health and Productivity Policy (eg,
Protocol, guidelines and SOP’s). Facilitate the establishment and operationalisation of
the sick bay for the department. Conduct needs assessment and implement Health
promotion programmes. Facilitate the communicable and non-communicable as well
as mental health within the department. Compile monthly and quarterly reports for
Health activities. Utilize human, material and physical resource efficiently and
effectively.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Tabane Tel No: (012) 312-7694

POST 11/40 : ETHICS PRACTITIONER REF NO: D/A1/2025

Chief Directorate: Risk, Oversight and Integrity Management
SALARY : R376 413 per annum
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree/ National Diploma in Risk Management/ Internal Auditing/
Public Administration/ Business Management Plus 1-3 years’ experience in Ethics and
Integrity environment. Certified Ethics Practitioner registration with The Ethics Institute.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory. Knowledge of Public Service Act.
Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Ethics Management
Framework. Knowledge of Strategy lifestyle audit in the Public Sector. Knowledge of
King IV report. Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal) skills.
Planning, coordination and organizing skills. Problem Solving skills. Diagnostic and
analytical skills. Project management skills. Computer literacy. Facilitation and
presentation skills. Client orientation skills. People management skills. Fraud
investigation skills. Presentation skills. Attributes: Interpersonal and liaison skills.
Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Innovative
and creative. Assertiveness. Achievement orientated. Cost Consciousness. Business
Ethics. Confidentiality.

DUTIES : Facilitate the implementation of Ethics and Integrity programs, policies and procedures
to ensure compliance in the department. Promote and implement code of conduct in
line with legislative frameworks. Conduct investigations on ethics related cases.
Promote financial disclosure information within the department and maintain the
database within the department. Analyse risk assessment report to identify ethics and
integrity related matters. Provide the secretariat services to the ethics and integrity
committee.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A Samaad Tel No: (012) 312 7373

POST 11/39 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES REF NO: C/A1/2025

Chief Directorate: Legal Services

SALARY : R1 436 022 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 recognized by SAQA in the field of Law (LLB,
BPROC, BJURIS) PLUS five (5) years’ experience at a senior managerial level. An
admission as an Advocate/ Attorney will be added advantage. Knowledge of the
relevant Public Service Legislation. Knowledge and understanding of drafting legal
instruments. Knowledge and understanding of litigation management processes in
government. Knowledge and understanding of interpreting statutes, Constitutional
Law, Law of Evidence, Civil Procedure, Promotion of Access to Information Act. Public
Finance Management Act. Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Promotion of
Administrative Justice Act, 2000. Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act,

Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Policy analysis
and development skills. Budget planning and monitoring skills. Service delivery
innovation skills. Problem solving and change management skills. People
management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus.
stakeholder management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Operations
Management skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial
management skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Computer literacy.
People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus
skills. Conflict management skills. Networking skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal
relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work in a
team and independently. Adaptability. Diplomacy. Independent thinking. Cost
consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness.

DUTIES : Manage legislative review and drafting processes. Provide contract and litigation
management services. Provide legal advice and opinions. Oversee, manage and
report on the budget, human resources and performance of the chief directorate in line
with the set regulations prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Oliphant Tel No: (012) 312 7654

We wish you all the best with your applications

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