CHIEF DIRECTOR: SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES

Applications should be submitted on the signed new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or by visiting https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR section as well as considering the cost for applicants. The Department of Social Development will request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR section of the Department on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for more than one post. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing  internal processes. The Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Social Development within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The suitable candidate/s for MMS and SMS posts will need to undergo a Competency Assessment prior to being recommended for appointment by the Executive Authority. Candidate recommended for SMS positions must be in possession of Certificate of Entry into SMS within the Public Service obtained from the NSG before appointed. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 national hours [15 days]. Full details may be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme they are. Security clearance will be conducted before appointment is made in all positions. Those who have previously applied for any re-advertised posts are encouraged to re-apply. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Youth, Whites, Indians and Persons with Disabilities are also encouraged to apply and indicate such in their applications). Social Service Profession posts will require shortlisted candidates to provide a recent registration certificate, not proof of payment. MANAGEMENT ECHELON