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Deputy Director: Local Service Office
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Deputy Director post managing the Maletswai Local Service Office, covering social welfare, community development, finance, HR and supply chain. Suits experienced social development managers with a deg
- Manage the whole Maletswai Local Service Office, including developmental social welfare and community development services.
- Manage financial, human resource and supply chain functions, and develop, monitor and evaluate the area's annual and operational plans.
- Must have a National Senior Certificate and a Bachelor's degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in a field such as Public Administration or Social Work, or an equivalent.
- Needs 3-5 years' relevant experience at Assistant Director level and a driver's licence.
- Based at Maletswai Local Service Office in Joe Gqabi.
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Requirements
- National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies or an equivalent qualification.
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level.
- A driver’s licence is a prerequisite.
- Competencies:
- Extensive knowledge of the Social Development Sector.
- Understanding of the legislative framework relevant to the Social Development Sector.
- Sound knowledge of financial, human resource and supply chain management.
- Good planning, organisational and decision-making skills.
- Strategic capability and leadership skills.
- Excellent management and empowerment skills.
- Service delivery innovation.
- Client and customer orientation.
- Understanding of the Batho Pele principles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- A developmental approach and a clear understanding of South African policies on social transformation and community development.
Duties
- Be responsible for the overall management and control of the area.
- Manage developmental social welfare and community development services.
- Manage financial, human resource and supply chain functions.
- Provide support to the community to promote self-sustainability and integrated development.
- Develop, monitor and evaluate the area.
- Consolidate Programme reports.
- Analyse and report on emerging trends.
- Develop, monitor and evaluate area annual and operational plans.
How to apply
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. (NB: For technical glitches only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person. Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
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Enquiries
Joe Gqabi enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633 9715 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
Notes from the department
EE Target: Coloured Male
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 188 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/248: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LOCAL SERVICE OFFICE REF NO: DSD 03/11/2026 SALARY: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package. CENTRE: Joe Gqabi: Maletswai Local Service Office REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies or an equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level. A driver’s licence is a prerequisite. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of the Social Development Sector. Understanding of the legislative framework relevant to the Social Development Sector. Sound knowledge of financial, human resource and supply chain management. Good planning, organisational and decision-making skills. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Excellent management and empowerment skills. Service delivery innovation. Client and customer orientation. Understanding of the Batho Pele principles. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate at all levels. A developmental approach and a clear understanding of South African policies on social transformation and community development. DUTIES: Be responsible for the overall management and control of the area. Manage developmental social welfare and community development services. Manage financial, human resource and supply chain functions. Provide support to the community to promote self-sustainability and integrated development. Develop, monitor and evaluate the area. Consolidate Programme reports. Analyse and report on emerging trends. Develop, monitor and evaluate area annual and operational plans. ENQUIRIES: Joe Gqabi enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633 9715 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Coloured Male