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

CHIEF DIRECTOR DISTRICTS AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT MANAGEMENT

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Districts and Institutional Support Management

Reference number: SD/1/1/26/E
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (an all-inclusive remuneration package).
Centre: Provincial Office (Mahikeng)
Province: North West
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate. Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Management / Public Administration / Social Science / Public Management/Project Management. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level or equivalent to SMS level from other sectors. A valid driver’s license. Nyukela certificate is required for all SMS positions before appointment (Certificate for entry into the senior management service from the National School of Government). Knowledge: Service delivery innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and Project Management. In-depth knowledge and understanding of corporate services management in public service. PFMA. Public Service Act and Regulations, Policy Formulation, Project Management, Labour Relations Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Programme and project management skills. Strong financial management skills, change management, problem-solving and conflict management skills. People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation, customer focus and communication skills. Honesty and integrity, knowledge management, networking, presentation skills and computer skills. Excellent in-depth knowledge and insight into all applicable policy frameworks governing the public sector and the social development environment.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership and management to the following programmes: District Coordination (district offices, service points, sub-offices) Institution Management (institutions and facilities). Manage and facilitate the implementation of Corporate Services. Manage and facilitate the implementation of Finance Administration and Management. Manage and facilitate the implementation of Social Welfare Services. Manage and facilitate the implementation of Specialist Social Services. Manage and facilitate the implementation of Development and Research. Liaise and account to Government oversight structures. Liaise with key departmental partners. Develop and maintain social contact with the service beneficiaries of the Department. Establish and maintain good intergovernmental relations.

Where to send your application

E-Mail: SDRecruitmentPO@nwpg.gov.za 179

Enquiries

Ms MP Mhlongo- Kgaboesele Tel No: (018) 388 2043/1668

Note

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment.

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.