DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGAL CASE ASSESSMENT & ADJUDICATION

Department of Social Development

Directorate: Legal Case Assessment & Adjudication

Reference number: Q1/F/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 Law PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and Understanding of PFMA. Knowledge and understanding of procedures, principles, and processes within social assistance. Knowledge and understanding of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of Social Assistance Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Social Security Agency Act. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA, POPIA and PAJA. Competencies needed: Communication (Verbal and written). Policy analysis and development. Planning and organizing. People management. Project coordination. Problem solving. Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation. Stakeholder and client liaison. Monitoring. Report writing. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Innovative and creative. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinking. Cost consciousness. Honesty, reliability and integrity. Assertiveness.

Duties

Develop, review and monitor implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards for legal case assessment and legal adjudication and monitor compliance by SASSA, ITSAA Tribunal Members and staff members. Coordinate the appointment and capacity building of Legal Tribunal Members of the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals. Coordinate and manage adjudication services of social assistance appeals. Manage and coordinate Legal Case Assessments. 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

Ms E van der Merwe Tel No: (012) 741-6925, Email: ErikaDP@dsd.gov.za

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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