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D E P U T Y D I R E C TO R : P O P U L AT I O N P O L I C Y A N D S T R AT E G Y IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Department of Social Development · HSRC Building

Closing date
30 October 2026
Reference
V1/C/2026
Salary band
R 932 292
Application method
Email application
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Department: Department of Social Development Directorate: Population Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Location: HSRC Building, Pretoria 63 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 Population Studies/ Demography Studies or Social Sciences PLUS 3-5 years’ experience in junior management level in population and development environment. Knowledge and understanding of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development sector. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the South African Population Policy. Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA. Knowledge of Population and Development Policy and legislations. Knowledge of government monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Quality Control Methods. Competencies needed: Programme and project management skills. Information and Knowledge management skills. People management and empowerment skills. Problem solving and change management skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Service delivery innovation skills. Financial management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy. Stakeholder management skills. Planning and coordination skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Research, monitoring and evaluation skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relation. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty, reliability and integrity. Assertiveness. Duties: Develop, manage, review, and monitor the implementation of population policy, strategies, plans, and frameworks. Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of South Africa’s international strategy on population and development. Develop and manage monitoring and evaluation systems in relation to population policy. Coordinate the engagements, collaboration, and partnerships with various stakeholders. Manage human resource in line with human resource management, labour relations and human resource development & performance management policies. Enquiries: Ms T Gumbeni Tel No: (012) 312-7924 Notes: In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured, Indian and White males and Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Population Studies/ Demography Studies or Social Sciences PLUS 3-5 years’ experience in junior management level in population and development environment
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development sector
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of the South African Population Policy
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA
  • ✓Knowledge of Population and Development Policy and legislations
  • ✓Knowledge of government monitoring and evaluation
  • ✓Knowledge of Quality Control Methods
  • ✓Competencies needed: Programme and project management skills

Key responsibilities

  • •Develop, manage, review, and monitor the implementation of population policy, strategies, plans, and frameworks
  • •Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of South Africa’s international strategy on population and development
  • •Develop and manage monitoring and evaluation systems in relation to population policy
  • •Coordinate the engagements, collaboration, and partnerships with various stakeholders
  • •Manage human resource in line with human resource management, labour relations and human resource development & performance management policies

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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