DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (REF: M1/A/2025)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (REF: M1/A/2025)
Branch: Community Development
SALARY :
R1 813 182.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 :
An appropriate post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Developmental
Studies or Social Sciences or Economic Development or Community
Development as recognized by SAQA PLUS a minimum of 8 years’ experience
at senior management level. Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa.
Knowledge of i) Reconstruction and Development Programme, ii) the Growth
Path, iii) Municipal System Act, iv) Rural Development Act, v) Population and
Development Policy, vi) the relevant Public Service Legislative frameworks, vii)
PFMA and Treasury Regulations, public management and administration
principles. Knowledge and understanding of policy development. Knowledge
and understanding of the NPO framework, and other NPO related Bills and
Policies.
White Paper on Transformation of Public Service. Knowledge of
Social Service Professions Act, 110 of 1978, as amended. Understanding of
the management of strategic plans, business plans and budgeting. Knowledge
of the Acts that governing the implementation of social development services
and programmes. Understanding and knowledge of community development
related Legislations, Policies, Frameworks and norms and standards.
Knowledge and understanding of involvement in the international structures/
stakeholders (UN Convention and AU). Knowledge of Kings IV Report for
Corporate Governance. Knowledge of National Development Plan (NDP).
Knowledge of National Development Agency Act.
Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial Management. Policy Analysis and Development. Information and Knowledge Management. Communication. Service Delivery Innovations. 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. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Independent thinking. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity.
DUTIES :
Key Responsibilities: Oversee, manage and report on the development of
sustainable community development legislative frameworks, policies, strategies, operational frameworks, guidelines and effective programmes. Oversee, manage and report on the implementation of sustainable community programmes aimed at community mobilization, sustainable livelihood, poverty alleviation and reduction programmes to empower poor communities, families and individuals.
Oversee, manage and report on coordination, effective and efficient non-profit organization (NPOs) registration, compliance, operations, coordination and monitoring systems, processes and application. Oversee, manage and report on the budget, human resources and performance of the branch in line with the set regulations and prescripts.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr FP Netshipale, Tel: (012) 312-7662/7556
NOTE:
In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White
males and African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.