DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg Head Office | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 19/67
Job Ref Number: REFS/049763
Department: Gauteng Department of Social Development
Province: Gauteng
Centre: Johannesburg Head Office
Closing Date: 22 June 2026
Salary: R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package, the package can, with applicable rules, be structured according to the individual's needs.)
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Salary
R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package, the package can, with applicable rules, be structured according to the individual's needs.)
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Social work/Community Development.
- Extensive proven social welfare and community development managerial experience.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Social Welfare Services environment.
- Code B driver’s licence.
- Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government prior to appointment.
- Knowledge of the Public Management framework, public policy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement practices and public 40 financial management.
- Proven strategic leadership and business partnering, general Management, problem-solving and decisionmaking, communication, analytical and advanced programme/project/resource management skills.
- Knowledge of the Department’s constitutional mandate and it’s relationship with National and other stakeholders.
- Proven track record of leading change management initiatives and applying innovative thinking.
- Indepth knowledge of social welfare and community development models, systems and structures applicable in the sector.
- Sound interpersonal relations.
- Computer literacy.
Duties
- Responsible for overall management and provision of developmental social services and statutory social services.
- Manage sustainable social development and research programmes.
- Oversee the management of regional offices and institutions.
- Promote the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, improvement and marketing of need-based, sustainable social development programmes and oversee the funding of such programmes in accordance with all relevant legislation.
- Consult role-players and stakeholders likely to be affected by strategic initiatives, resource management and service delivery decisions taken by the Department.
- Build sound and sustainable relationships/ partnerships will all business sectors towards the upliftment of communities, especially those marginalised in the past.
- Oversee the collation and analysis of data on interventions, and preparation for reporting purposes.
- Responsible for Branch resource management and delivery against Strategic and Annual Performance Plans.
Enquiries
Ms M Skosana Tel No:( 011) 227 0069 FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Skosana Tel No: (011) 227 0069
Notes
NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 19/67 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES REF NO: REFS/049763
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package, the package can, with applicable rules, be structured according to the individual's needs.)
CENTRE : Johannesburg Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Social work/Community Development. Extensive proven social welfare and
community development managerial experience. A minimum of 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Social Welfare Services
environment. Code B driver’s licence. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into
SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government prior to appointment. Knowledge of the Public Management framework, public
policy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement practices and public 40 financial management. Proven strategic leadership and
business partnering, general Management, problem-solving and decisionmaking, communication, analytical and advanced programme/project/resource management skills. Knowledge of the Department’s constitutional mandate
and it’s relationship with National and other stakeholders. Proven track record of leading change management initiatives and applying innovative thinking. Indepth knowledge of social welfare and community development models,
systems and structures applicable in the sector. Sound interpersonal relations.
Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Responsible for overall management and provision of developmental social services and statutory social services. Manage sustainable social development
and research programmes. Oversee the management of regional offices and institutions. Promote the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation,
improvement and marketing of need-based, sustainable social development programmes and oversee the funding of such programmes in accordance with
all relevant legislation. Consult role-players and stakeholders likely to be affected by strategic initiatives, resource management and service delivery
decisions taken by the Department. Build sound and sustainable relationships/ partnerships will all business sectors towards the upliftment of communities,
especially those marginalised in the past. Oversee the collation and analysis of data on interventions, and preparation for reporting purposes. Responsible
for Branch resource management and delivery against Strategic and Annual
Performance Plans.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Skosana Tel No:( 011) 227 0069 FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Skosana Tel No: (011) 227 0069
NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package, the package can, with applicable rules, be structured according to the individual's needs.)
CENTRE : Johannesburg Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Social work/Community Development. Extensive proven social welfare and
community development managerial experience. A minimum of 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Social Welfare Services
environment. Code B driver’s licence. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into
SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government prior to appointment. Knowledge of the Public Management framework, public
policy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement practices and public 40 financial management. Proven strategic leadership and
business partnering, general Management, problem-solving and decisionmaking, communication, analytical and advanced programme/project/resource management skills. Knowledge of the Department’s constitutional mandate
and it’s relationship with National and other stakeholders. Proven track record of leading change management initiatives and applying innovative thinking. Indepth knowledge of social welfare and community development models,
systems and structures applicable in the sector. Sound interpersonal relations.
Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Responsible for overall management and provision of developmental social services and statutory social services. Manage sustainable social development
and research programmes. Oversee the management of regional offices and institutions. Promote the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation,
improvement and marketing of need-based, sustainable social development programmes and oversee the funding of such programmes in accordance with
all relevant legislation. Consult role-players and stakeholders likely to be affected by strategic initiatives, resource management and service delivery
decisions taken by the Department. Build sound and sustainable relationships/ partnerships will all business sectors towards the upliftment of communities,
especially those marginalised in the past. Oversee the collation and analysis of data on interventions, and preparation for reporting purposes. Responsible
for Branch resource management and delivery against Strategic and Annual
Performance Plans.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Skosana Tel No:( 011) 227 0069 FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Skosana Tel No: (011) 227 0069
NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.