Chief Director: Social Welfare Services

CHIEF DIRECTOR: SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES is listed by DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in Provincial Office, Mpumalanga. The closing date is 09 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• National senior certificate (NQF level
• 4) plus Degree in Social Work/ Social Sciences or related fields (NQF level
• 7) as recognized by SAQA.
• A post graduate qualification in Social Sciences will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ credible experience at Senior Management services
• (SMS) level.
• Proven strategic leadership and business partnering, research, policy management, development, monitoring and evaluation, problem solving and decision making, analytical and advanced programme / resource management skills.
• Knowledge of Social Development Constitutional mandate and relevant legislation and policies.
• Knowledge of Statutory Social Work matters; Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Proven track record of leading change management initiatives and applying innovative thinking.
• Computer literacy.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• A Valid driver’s license.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Overall management of the Chief Directorate (including overseeing the development and implementation of business plans outlining critical strategic service delivery improvement interventions to be effected in accordance with the relevant legislation, department’s strategic plan and service delivery needs).
• Manage efficient and effective utilization of human and financial resources in the chief directorate.
• Manage the performance of the chief directorate and performance agreements of managers in immediate span of control.
• Facilitate the optimal development and functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities.
• Promote the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and improvement of need based sustainable social welfare programmes and services aimed at empowering children, families, youth, women, elderly and persons with disabilities.
• Promote the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, improvement of programmes and services aimed at promoting crime prevention through restorative services.
• Oversee the collation and analysis of data on intervention, and reconfiguration for report purposes.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

Should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Method: Email

Email: erecruitment@mpg.gov.za

Notes

To Applicants: Applications should be submitted online via the erecruitment@mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to submit a fully completed Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae.

The Department (HR) 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. 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.

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.

Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. 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 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 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.

All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Candidates 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 readvertised posts are encouraged to re-apply.

Youth, Persons with disabilities, Males, Indians 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.

ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following post was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 20 dated 12 June 2026, Community Development Practitioner: Grade 1 (Nkangala: Emakhazeni: Bethal) with Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/BET/26/34; is withdrawn. The station is for the post is Community Development Practitioner: Grade 1(Nkangala: Emakhazeni: Belfast) Ref no: DSD/JUNE/NKA/BEL/26/34 MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application LowerApplication@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za FOR ATTENTION Ms N Monyela/ Mr M Segowa NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service 10 Department/Webpage.

Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed.

A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (ONLY).

Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles).

Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests.

All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2026 11

Enquiries

• Ms. Pretty Sibinde Tel No: (013) 766 3320/
• Ms. Raylene Morris Tel No: (013) 766 3048 OTHER POST

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 31 of 2026
• Source pages: 287
• Open the DPSA circular PDF