← Back to jobs
GovernmentOpen

BRANCH COORDINATOR

Department of Social Development · HSRC Building

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
Q1/H/2026
Salary band
R 932 292
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

Confirm the current advert and requirements before applying.

About this role

Department: Department of Social Development Location: HSRC Building, Pretoria Salary: R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. Requirements: A qualification at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or Financial Management PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of administrative process. Knowledge and understanding of records management. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA. Basic knowledge of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele principles. Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written) skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Planning and organising skills. People management skills. Project coordination skills. Problem solving skills. Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Monitoring skills. Report writing skills. Financial management skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplomacy. Independent thinker. Emotional intelligence. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness. Duties: Manage the provision of strategic and executive administrative support services to the Branch. Coordinate the development and analyses of Branch APPs, Operational plans, Strategic and Risk management plans. Manage and monitor the utilisation of the branch budget in line with the set regulations and prescripts. Coordinate key branch projects, stakeholder and intersectoral coordination. Manage and report on the human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts. Enquiries: Mr A Mahlako Tel No: (012) 312-7335/7530 146 Closing Date: 2026-09-18T23:59:00+02:00

Requirements

  • A qualification at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or Financial Management PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level
  • Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulations
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury Regulations
  • Knowledge and understanding of administrative process
  • Knowledge and understanding of records management
  • Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA
  • Basic knowledge of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)
  • Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele principles
  • Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Policy analysis and development skills

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the provision of strategic and executive administrative support services to the Branch
  • Coordinate the development and analyses of Branch APPs, Operational plans, Strategic and Risk management plans
  • Manage and monitor the utilisation of the branch budget in line with the set regulations and prescripts
  • Coordinate key branch projects, stakeholder and intersectoral coordination
  • Manage and report on the human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts