Head of Department (HOD): Gauteng Department Social Development.

Recruiter:

WMS Secure

Job Ref:

2729684015

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant qualification in Social Work, Social Studies,
Public Management, Business Administration or in a related field at
NQF level 8 as recognized by South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA).

10 years’ experience at Senior Management level.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Proven ability to operationalise and ensure compliance with legislation
and policy development at national, provincial and local level.
Demonstrable experience in management at an executive level,
Strategic leadership, change management and project management
skills, service delivery innovation, Compliance with the Public Service
Act and regulations, legislation and regulations governing social issues,
as well as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial
regulatory frameworks underpinning good corporate governance in
South Africa.

Excellent coordination, communication, networking, negotiation,
corporate governance, and multi-tasking skills. The ability to work under
pressure and willingness to work long and irregular hours and travel
extensively.

DUTIES: Serve as Accounting Officer of the Department in accordance with the
provisions of the PFMA. Providing strategic leadership to the
Department; Overseeing the development, implementation and
monitoring of organisational programmes in line with organisational
policies. Ensuring sound financial management and application of good
corporate governance principles. Ensuring that the highest standard of
corporate governance and ethics are upheld.

Over-seeing the development, implementation and monitoring of Departmental programmes and projects;
structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates and contributing to the broader strategic
environment of Gauteng.

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