BRANCH COORDINATOR

Department of Social Development

Branch: Community Development

Reference number: Q1/H/2026
Salary: R932 292 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.
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A qualification at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or Financial Management PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of administrative process. Knowledge and understanding of records management. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA. Basic knowledge of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele principles. Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written) skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Planning and organising skills. People management skills. Project coordination skills. Problem solving skills. Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Monitoring skills. Report writing skills. Financial management skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplomacy. Independent thinker. Emotional intelligence. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness.

Duties

Manage the provision of strategic and executive administrative support services to the Branch. Coordinate the development and analyses of Branch APPs, Operational plans, Strategic and Risk management plans. Manage and monitor the utilisation of the branch budget in line with the set regulations and prescripts. Coordinate key branch projects, stakeholder and intersectoral coordination. Manage and report on the human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

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

Mr A Mahlako Tel No: (012) 312-7335/7530

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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