This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DISTRICT DIRECTOR

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 04/06/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 – R1 551 807.per annum (Level 13) all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: OR Tambo (
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA) in Social Science or Social Work or Community Development or Public Administration with 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is a pre-requisite. Sound Knowledge of Public Management Framework will serve as a recommendation. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite. Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written).

Duties

Coordinate and manage activities within the district office. Design strategies and mechanisms for service delivery that are area-specific, operations and management of Programme and project delivery at the service Centre in the area. Co-ordinate administrative support to service centres within the metro district. Conduct district profiling and analyses emerging trends. Develop business plans that are area-specific and aligned with the municipal IDPS. Evaluate outcomes of service at community level. Manage the communication office. Facilitate the development of District plans that are aligned with a departmental strategic plan. Manage administrative support services for capacitating service centre. Develop a strategy for partnership, collaboration and management of such a network. Oversee the implementation of the Departmental Transformation plan within the district. Provide strategic direction, operation and leadership to ensure implementation of key policies and programmes in alignment with Provincial Policy directives. Manage District and Area Offices as focus points of service delivery. To provide strategic leadership to ensure that services are delivered in a coherent and integrated manner to communities. Monitor and ensure full operations at all levels in the OR Tambo District. A clear understanding of both the provincial and departmental priorities as espoused in the NDP, PGDP, SOPA, and the MEC’s Policy Speech. To ensure the institutionalization and establishment of an operational organizational performance information management system and practices in the department.

Enquiries

Mr. Y Singqandu at Tel No: (043) 605 5042 or Ms Q Blayi Tel No: (043) 605 5048 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za

Note

EE Target: African /Coloured Male/ female & PWD

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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