ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ELDERLY PERSONS is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mbombela | closing date: 30 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number to: erecruitement.mpg.gov.za
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Requirements
- An appropriate National Diploma in Social Work/ Social Sciences (NQF level 6).
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in special programme environment.
- Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge of the Constitutional of the Republic South Africa, 1996, Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA), 2002, National Strategy on Ageing for South Africa 2025-2030, WHO Ageing: A policy framework 2002, the South African Older Persons Charter, Older Persons Regulations, 1 April 2010, Older Persons Amendment Bill, 2022, Older Persons Act, No 3 of 2006 and Social Assistance Act, No 45 of 1994.
- Good Communication (verbal & written), Critical thinking, leadership, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing Skills, Report Writing, Presentation, Time Management, Public Management, Public Speaking and Conflict Management Skills.
Duties
- Collate and consolidate the mainstreaming report on Older Persons.
- Coordinate Provincial machinery for Older Person.
- Coordinate the Annual General Meeting for Older Persons.
- Capacitate stakeholders on the rights of Older Persons.
- Render administrative services in the Unit.
Enquiries
should be directed to the Assistant Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms NA Mathebula: (A) Assistant Director: Internal HRM & D Tel No: (013) 766 2426.
Notes
The Office of the Premier is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the following posts, listed in the various Units below. The minimum entry requirement for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment, and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme/. (SMS Pre-entry Certificate submitted prior appointment). All shortlisted candidates, including the 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 recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment. All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Applications should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate National Diploma in Social Work/ Social Sciences (NQF level 6). A minimum of three (3) years of experience in special programme
environment. Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge of the
Constitutional of the Republic South Africa, 1996, Madrid International Plan of
Action on Ageing (MIPAA), 2002, National Strategy on Ageing for South Africa
2025-2030, WHO Ageing: A policy framework 2002, the South African Older
Persons Charter, Older Persons Regulations, 1 April 2010, Older Persons
Amendment Bill, 2022, Older Persons Act, No 3 of 2006 and Social Assistance
Act, No 45 of 1994. Good Communication (verbal & written), Critical thinking, leadership, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing Skills,
Report Writing, Presentation, Time Management, Public Management, Public
Speaking and Conflict Management Skills.
DUTIES : Collate and consolidate the mainstreaming report on Older Persons. Coordinate Provincial machinery for Older Person. Coordinate the Annual
General Meeting for Older Persons. Capacitate stakeholders on the rights of
Older Persons. Render administrative services in the Unit.
ENQUIRIES : should be directed to the Assistant Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms NA Mathebula: (A) Assistant Director: Internal HRM & D Tel No: (013) 766 2426.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.