ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY COORDINATION AND MONITORING

Office of the Premier

Reference number: NWP/OOP/2026/41
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Mahikeng
Province: North West
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Three-year tertiary in Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Administration or related field at NQF level 6 (NQF and credits) 3.-5 years’ experience in social development environment or Special Programmes unit environment of which 2 years should be at Supervisory /coordination level. Valid driver’s licence Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, Older Persons Act, 2006, Social Assistance Act, 2004, Military Veterans Act, 2011, National policy frameworks relating to ageing, elderly persons and military veterans, Government planning, monitoring and reporting processes. communication skills, leadership skills, coordination skills, problem-solving skills, decision making, report-writing, presentation, stakeholder-management, conflict-management, planning and organizational skills.

Duties

Coordinate and support provincial programmes for elderly persons and military veterans. Collate, consolidate and submit mainstreaming and programme performance reports. Coordinate relevant provincial forums, structures and stakeholder engagements. Facilitate awareness and capacity-building programmes on the rights and needs of elderly persons and Military veterans. Monitor the implementation of applicable legislation, policies and programmes. Establish and maintain partnerships with government departments, municipalities, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. Coordinate commemorative events, outreach initiatives and the Annual General Meeting for Older Persons. Provide administrative and technical support within the unit. Maintain accurate programme records and credible supporting evidence. Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Where to send your application

E-Mail: ooprecruitment9@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. G Tshepe Tel No: (018) 388 1674

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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