Jobs: Department of Social Development

CHIEF DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES (Ref :2015/07)
Branch: Corporate Services
TOTAL PACKAGE: R988,152.00 per annum
Center: HSRC Building , Pretoria

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 LLB Degree or equivalent qualification PLUS 3 years’ senior management experience in the Legal Services field. Knowledge of the Public Service legislation. Knowledge and understanding of drafting legal instruments. Knowledge and understanding of litigation processes in government. Knowledge of legislative processes. Knowledge and understanding of interpreting statutes, Constitutional Law, Law of Evidence, Civil Procedure, Promotion of Access to Information Act and Promotion of Administrative Justice Act. Knowledge of Social Development legislation.

Competencies needed
Strategic capability and leadership skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Information and knowledge management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Service delivery innovation skills. Problemsolving and change management skills. People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Stakeholder management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Risk management skills. Conflict management skills. Networking skills. Legislative drafting skills.

Attributes
Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Creative and innovative Ability to work in a team and independently. Confidentiality. Integrity. Reliable. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Friendliness and helpfulness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, draft and review legislation and other related legal instruments. Manage litigation by and against the Department. Ensure and facilitate the drafting, reviewing, vetting, negotiation and management of contracts and agreements of the Department. Ensure the provision of general legal support services and advice in compliance with law.

ENQUIRIES:
Mr TW Magwaza Tel: (012) 741-6802

APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED, QUOTING THE RELEVENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street , Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION: Ms E de Waal

CLOSING DATE: 17 April 2015

NOTE A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certifiedcopies of qualificationsand identity document must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competence assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financialdisclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificatesof 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 qualificationsevaluated by the South African QualificationAuthority (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 Depart-ment of Social Development supports persons with disabilities”

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 willpromote representivity will receive preference.

GENERAL MANAGER: ADJUDICATION OPERATIONS (Ref :2015/08)
Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals
TOTAL PACKAGE: R988,152.00 per annum
Center: Harlequins Office Park, Groenkloof

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 recognised Bachelors’ Degree Plus sufficient management experience in the field of administration. Knowledge and understanding of Social Security Law will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of social assistance, PFMA and SASSA Act. Broad knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. Knowledge and understanding of record management systems.

Competencies needed
Policy development and implementation skills. Presentation skills. Training, mentoring and coaching skills. Communication and liaison skills. Coordination skills. Planning and organizing skills. Analytical skills. Problem-solving skills. Business ethics skills. People management and empowerment. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Project management skills. Negotiation skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Computer literacy. Financial management skills. Research skills. Facilitation skills.

Attributes
Trustworthiness. Integrity. Patience. Accuracy. Diplomacy. Assertiveness. Compliance. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Creative and innovative. Friendliness. Self-starter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and coordinate the pre-adjudication process. Manage medical and legal case assessment services for adjudication. Ensure adjudication of all social assistance appeals within the legislative framework. Conduct quality assurance on adjudicated files. Manage post adjudication and stakeholder communication.

ENQUIRIES:
Mr TW Magwaza Tel: (012) 741-6802

APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED, QUOTING THE RELEVENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street , Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION: Ms E de Waal

CLOSING DATE: 17 April 2015

NOTE A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certifiedcopies of qualificationsand identity document must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competence assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financialdisclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificatesof 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 qualificationsevaluated by the South African QualificationAuthority (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 Depart-ment of Social Development supports persons with disabilities”

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 willpromote representivity will receive preference.

DIRECTOR: SOCIAL INSURANCE SCHEMES (Ref: 2015/09)
Chief Directorate: Social Insurance
TOTAL PACKAGE: R819 126 .00 per annum
Center: Harlequins Office Park, Groenkloof

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 recognised Bachelor of Arts Degree PLUS appropriate management experience in policy and research. Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Knowledge of social security, especially social insurance. Knowledge of public finance. Knowledge of labour market developments.

Competencies needed
Analytical skills. Economic modeling skills. Numeracy skills. Financial management skills. Communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills. People management and empowerment skills. Programme and project management skills. Client orientation and customer focus.

Attributes:
Personal drive. Self- motivated. Ability to work with a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess and undertake research in the area of occupational based insurance schemes. Develop sustainable policies for insurance coverage for inclusive of death, disability, accidents and survivors benefits. Cooperate with intergovernmental departments to develop and implement death, disability, accidents and survivors benefits to mitigate the impact of work based risks and contingencies. Monitor, review and evaluate existing death, disability, accidents and survivors benefits policies and strategies to ensure appropriate and optimal coverage. Consult and liaise with civil society, stakeholders and the general public with respect to occupational based insurance schemes. Develop frameworks, strategies and blue prints to provide for policy instruments, legislation, strategies and institutions for the implementation, monitoring and oversight of occupational based insurance schemes. Ensure and facilitate civil society stakeholder involvement in the development and implementation of social insurance schemes.

ENQUIRIES:
Ms B Sibeko, Tel: (012) 741 6803

APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED, QUOTING THE RELEVENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street , Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION: Ms E de Waal

CLOSING DATE: 17 April 2015

NOTE A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certifiedcopies of qualificationsand identity document must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competence assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financialdisclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificatesof 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 qualificationsevaluated by the South African QualificationAuthority (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 Depart-ment of Social Development supports persons with disabilities”

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 willpromote representivity will receive preference.