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BRANCH COORDINATOR (REF: O1/D/2026)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Salary band

Not specified

Closing date

17 July 2026

Reference

PSC 22/268

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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 recognized by SAQA in Office Administration/ Public Administration/ Business Management or Financial Management. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

Duties

Key Responsibilities: Manage the provision of strategic and executive administrative support services to the branch. Coordinate the development and analyses of branch APPs, Operational, 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

Ms B Sibeko, Tel: Tel: (012) 312 7384/7789

Notes

Applications must quote the relevant reference number and include only TWO (2) documents (Z83 & CV). A fully completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’ s licence where necessary, to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only, applications will however be acknowledged by auto response. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department be affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Office Administration/ Public Administration/ Business Management or Financial Management
  • ·A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level
  • ·Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations
  • ·Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury Regulations

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Key Duties

  • ·Key Responsibilities: Manage the provision of strategic and executive administrative support services to the branch
  • ·Coordinate the development and analyses of branch APPs, Operational, 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

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
  • Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to applications@presidency.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Applying to: applications@presidency.gov.za

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How do I apply for the BRANCH COORDINATOR (REF: O1/D/2026) position at DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT from your Gmail account. The closing date is 17 July 2026.

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When does the BRANCH COORDINATOR (REF: O1/D/2026) application close?+

The closing date for this position is 17 July 2026 - 13 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.