Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/156

BRANCH COORDINATOR

Department of Social Development (DSD)

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Closing date: 4 days remaining

Job details

Circular
32 of 2026
Page No.
6
Circular Post
32/156
Department
Department of Social Development (DSD)
Closing date
18 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
HSRC Building, Pretoria
Salary information
R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.

Requirements

  • A qualification at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or Financial Management PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of administrative process.
  • Knowledge and understanding of records management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA.
  • Basic knowledge of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).
  • Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele principles.
  • Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Policy analysis and development skills.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • People management skills.
  • Project coordination skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Stakeholder and client liaison skills.
  • Monitoring skills.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Financial management skills.
  • Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Innovative and creative.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.
  • Adaptability.
  • Diplomacy.
  • Independent thinker.
  • Emotional intelligence.
  • Cost consciousness.
  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Assertiveness.

Duties

  • Manage the provision of strategic and executive administrative support services to the Branch.
  • Coordinate the development and analyses of Branch APPs, Operational plans, Strategic and Risk management plans.
  • Manage and monitor the utilisation of the branch budget in line with the set regulations and prescripts.
  • Coordinate key branch projects, stakeholder and intersectoral coordination.
  • Manage and report on the human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

Enquiries

Mr A Mahlako Tel No: (012) 312-7335/7530

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Notes and Z83 guidance

Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two referees must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). If applying for more than one position, applicants must submit separate applications for each position.

  • Shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents on the date of the interview.
  • Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be completed in full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form can be downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies.
  • Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS (submitted prior to appointment) and full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.
  • Applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enroll for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
  • The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial discloser form and will also be required to undergo a security clearance.
  • Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 – 12 may be subjected to a competency assessment during the selection process. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be submitted on the date of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates, and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks.
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection of candidates will be done with due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in the Public Service Amendment Regulations, 2023, Regulation 67.
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated above. Internal applicants must submit and register their employment applications at the register book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Mr R Khobatha. DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.

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Original Text
POST 32/156 : BRANCH COORDINATOR REF NO: Q1/H/2026 Branch: Community Development
SALARY : R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic
salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund
and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or Financial
Management PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level.
Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and
Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury
Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of administrative process.
Knowledge and understanding of records management. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA. Basic knowledge of Promotion of
Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Knowledge and understanding of Batho
Pele principles. Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written)
skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Planning and organising skills.
People management skills. Project coordination skills. Problem solving skills.
Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Monitoring skills. Report writing skills. Financial management
skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure.
Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently.
Adaptability. Diplomacy. Independent thinker. Emotional intelligence. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness.
DUTIES : Manage the provision of strategic and executive administrative support services to the Branch. Coordinate the development and analyses of Branch
APPs, Operational plans, Strategic and Risk management plans. Manage and monitor the utilisation of the branch budget in line with the set regulations and
prescripts. Coordinate key branch projects, stakeholder and intersectoral coordination. Manage and report on the human resources, and performance in
line with the set regulations and prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Mahlako Tel No: (012) 312-7335/7530

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