DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CARE DEPENDENCY GRANTS

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Social Assistance

Reference number: Q1/B/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 Social Science, Developmental Studies or Economics, Plus 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development sector. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Assistance Act and regulations. Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Knowledge and understanding of international instruments in relation to persons with disabilities. Knowledge and understanding of the South African Social Security Agency Act, norms and standards. Knowledge and understanding of Children’s Act. Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA. Competencies needed: Programme and project management. Information and knowledge management. People management and empowerment. Problem-solving and change management. Policy analysis and development. Client orientation and customer focus. Service delivery innovation. Financial management. Communication (verbal and written). Report writing. Computer literacy. Stakeholder management. Planning and coordination. Presentation and facilitation. Monitoring and evaluation. Attributes: Good interpersonal relation. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty, reliability and Integrity. Assertiveness.

Duties

Manage the development, implementation, review, and monitoring of policies, legislation frameworks and strategies for administering social assistance for children with disabilities. Manage and capacitate stakeholders on policies, legislation, strategies and programmes in respect of social assistance for children with disabilities. Coordinate the engagement, collaboration, and partnerships with various stakeholders. Manage, and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the Sub-directorate 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

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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