ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SOCIAL RELIEF

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Social Assistance

Reference number: Q1/J/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences/ Economics/ Public Administration or Disaster Management PLUS 2-3 years’ experience at supervisory level. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of policies supporting the provision of Social Relief of Distress. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Disaster Management Act and Framework. Knowledge and understanding of SASSA Act. Knowledge and understanding of Social Assistance Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Fund-Raising Act. Knowledge and understanding of Financial Management Policies. Knowledge and understanding of the Emergency Relief Disbursement policy. Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal) skills. Planning and organising skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Financial management skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Project administration skills. Policy analysis skills. Problem-solving skills. Computer literacy skills. Analytical skills. Report writing skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Compliance. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinking. Cost consciousness. Trustworthy. Honesty, reliability and integrity. Assertiveness.

Duties

Manage the development, implementation, review, and monitoring of policies, legislation, frameworks and strategies for administration of social relief programmes. Plan, manage and capacitate stakeholders on policies, legislation, strategies and programmes in respect of social relief. Coordinate emergency relief interventions with organisations/stakeholders, to ensure timely and equitable distribution of relief. Manage the allocated budget and keep records of all social relief of Distress emergency relief funds. Facilitate partnerships and engagements with communities, NGOs, and community-based organisations to identify needs to improve the delivery of social relief interventions and to strengthen programme reach.

Where to send your application

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. 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: Director: Child Rights, Governance, Advocacy and Compliance – e- recruit.CRCAC@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Care Dependency Grants – e-recruit.DDCDG@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Risk Management – e-recruit.DDRM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: IT Audits – e-recruit.DDITA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Bookkeeping and Payment – e-recruit.DDBP@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Legal Case Assessment and Adjudication – e- recruit.DDLCAA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge Research – e- recruit.DDIKR@dsd.gov.za; Branch Coordinator – e- recruit.BCCD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Development – e- recruit.ADMESD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Social Relief – e-recruit.ADSR@dsd.gov.za Senior Labour Relations Officer – e-recruit.SLRO@dsd.gov.za Communications Officer – e-recruit.ComOff@dsd.gov.za ` Food Service Aide – e-recruit.FSAide@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Enquiries

Dr M Mogotsi Tel No: (012) 741-7698/6833

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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