DIRECTOR : HOD SUPPORT REF:DSD/2026/122 is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Applications
Where to send your application.
Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need. Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X 9710, POLOKWANE, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30 Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X 9709, POLOKWANE, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg POLOWANE. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, LEBOWAKGOMO, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building LEBOWAKGOMO. Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, THOHOYANDOU, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, THOHOYANDOU. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, MODIMOLLE, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, MODIMOLLE. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, GIYANI, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road GIYANI Section A, 0826. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za however, hand delivery applications are acceptable but Faxed applications will not be considered
Salary
R1 266 714.per annum (All-Inclusive Package),(Level 13)
Requirements
- An appropriate qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of five (05) years of proven experience at Middle / senior Management level.
- Proof of completion of SMS pre-entry programme must be submitted before appointment.
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).Core And Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication.
- Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative frame- work governing the Public Service.
- Public Service Knowledge, Negotiation, Policy formulation and Analytic thinking.
- Report writing skills;
- Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking, Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Analytical skills.
Duties
- Key Performance Areas: Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of the strategic goals and objectives of the office of the HoD.
- Provide leadership and high-level coordination of the workflow in the office of the HoD.
- Ensure and maintain good relation within the Department and relevant stakeholders.
- Formulate and manage the Executive and senior management fora.
- Coordinate social cluster activities, EXCO decisions, Resolutions and follow up with relevant line functions.
- Consolidate reports.
- Manage and utilize human resource in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
- Formulate and manage the component ‘s budget against its strategic objectives.
Enquiries
General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Ms MR Semake at 015 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434. OTHER POSTS
Notes
Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 266 714.per annum (All-Inclusive Package),(Level 13)
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (05) years of proven experience at Middle / senior Management level.
Proof of completion of SMS pre-entry programme must be submitted before appointment. Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons
with disabilities).Core And Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and
Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management,
Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment, Knowledge
Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding
of the legislative frame- work governing the Public Service. Public Service
Knowledge, Negotiation, Policy formulation and Analytic thinking. Report writing skills; Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking,
Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Analytical skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of the strategic goals and objectives of the office of the HoD. Provide
leadership and high-level coordination of the workflow in the office of the HoD.
Ensure and maintain good relation within the Department and relevant stakeholders. Formulate and manage the Executive and senior management
fora. Coordinate social cluster activities, EXCO decisions, Resolutions and follow up with relevant line functions. Consolidate reports. Manage and utilize
human resource in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
Formulate and manage the component ‘s budget against its strategic objectives.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Ms MR Semake at 015 230
4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.