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This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR POPULATION POLICY PROMOTION

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Community Development Directorate: Population Development

Reference number
SD/1/14/26/E
Salary
R487 197 per annum
Centre
Provincial Office
Province
North West
Closing date
17 August 2026
Circular
No 27 of 2026

Requirements

Grade 12. Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Population Studies/ or Social Science or Statistics. 3 - 5 years’ experience within the field, of which 3 years must be at supervisory level. Sound knowledge of demographic research. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of relevant Public Service policies and legislation. Report-writing and presentation skills. Computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint). Good interpersonal and communication skills Willingness to travel. The ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate population policy, strategies and programmes. Conduct demographic research in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Develop and design capacity-building programmes for the Directorate and government departments to implement the population policy. Facilitate the integration of population factors into the planning processes. Provide advocacy and information, education and communication activities to support population and development programme.

Where to send your application

E-mail: SDRecruitmentPO@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Dr KV Rampagane Tel No: (018) 388 5092

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.

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