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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AUXILIARY SERVICES

Department of Social Development · Sekutupu Old Age Home

Closing date
6 November 2026
Reference
DSD/2026/ 143
Salary band
R 487 197
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Department: Department of Social Development Location: Sekutupu Old Age Home Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 in Logistics / Public Administration / Public Management or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience on lower management / supervisory. A valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Good communication and listening skills, Good interpersonal relationship, Ability to handle pressure. Conflict management. Policy analysing and interpretation skills. Report writing skills. Problem analysis and analytical thinking. Honesty and confidentiality customer care skills. Duties: Render office administration services. Coordinate catering services. Manage laundry services. Facilitate the provision of records management. Monitor and manage office supply inventories and coordinate timely procurement. Ensure implementation of occupational health and safety protocols in the workplace. Ensure quality control and compliance with health and food safety regulations. Ensure compliance with service-level agreements or contracts with catering providers. Conduct regular file audits and ensure timely archiving and disposal of obsolete records. Manage HRM and Finance sections. 208 Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391 Closing Date: 2026-11-06T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 in Logistics / Public Administration / Public Management or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognised by SAQA
  • ✓A minimum of 3 years relevant experience on lower management / supervisory
  • ✓A valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities)
  • ✓Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures
  • ✓Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • ✓Good communication and listening skills, Good interpersonal relationship, Ability to handle pressure
  • ✓Conflict management
  • ✓Policy analysing and interpretation skills
  • ✓Report writing skills
  • ✓Problem analysis and analytical thinking

Key responsibilities

  • •Render office administration services
  • •Coordinate catering services
  • •Manage laundry services
  • •Facilitate the provision of records management
  • •Monitor and manage office supply inventories and coordinate timely procurement
  • •Ensure implementation of occupational health and safety protocols in the workplace
  • •Ensure quality control and compliance with health and food safety regulations
  • •Ensure compliance with service-level agreements or contracts with catering providers
  • •Conduct regular file audits and ensure timely archiving and disposal of obsolete records
  • •Manage HRM and Finance sections

About Department of Social Development

Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.

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