DEPUTY DIRECTOR: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Community Development

Reference number: SD/1/6/26/E
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund, a medical fund, and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules.
Centre: Provincial Office (Mahikeng)
Province: North West
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate. Advanced Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Youth Development/ Community Development / Public Administration / Public Management. 3 – 5 years proven experience in the field, of which 3 years must be Assistant Director level. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Management, 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. Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Programme and project management skills, change management, problem-solving and conflict management skills. Presentation Skill, 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

Develop and manage youth development and empowerment strategies and programmes. Monitor the implementation of special programmes for youth development. Provide project management support to youth organisations. Facilitate the transformation of residential care services. Manage the youth development budget, as well as human and other resources.

Where to send your application

Mail: SDRecruitmentPO@nwpg.gov.za 182

Enquiries

Adv SA Dikole Tel No: (018) 388 2989/ 5092

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 31 July 2026.

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