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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: AUXILIARY SERVICES

Department of Social Development · Head Office

Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
DSD08/08/2026HO
Salary band
R 932 292
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Department: Department of Social Development Location: Head Office Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package) Requirements: Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management, Public Administration, Business / Operations Management, Facilities Management and Logistics Management. A minimum of 3 years' experience at junior management level managing multiple operational support functions including auxiliary services, facilities/operations, logistics, fleet and transport, records and information, public-sector administration and/or government operational support services. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Public Sector Governance and Financial Management (the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, POPIA, PAIA, Occupational Health and Safety Act, government policies, budgeting and expenditure management), Records and Information Management (National Records Services & Achieves Act, Electronic records management, Information governance and compliance, Digital transformation practices, record security, Fleet, Facilities and rental management (fleet/transport, office / rental, cleaning and hygiene, telecommunications, and support services), Contract, Risk and Service Provider management, Operational performance and business improvement., Document Management, Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Strategic and operations management, Financial, contract and risk management, Analytical, problem solving and performance management, Leadership, communication and stakeholder management, Digital, change and service delivery management, Computer literacy and Project management. Duties: Manage the provision of records and information management services; Develop and implement records and information Classification System in line 193 with the Provisions of National Records Services & Archives Act; Implement systematic disposal programme for Departmental records; Manage digital transformation in records and information management; Manage the provision of the office and auxiliary services; Manage the provision of fleet management; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage Resources of the Sub- Directorate. Enquiries: Mrs PT Zondi Tel No: (033) 264 2051 Head Office Closing Date: 2026-10-23T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management, Public Administration, Business / Operations Management, Facilities Management and Logistics Management
  • ✓A minimum of 3 years' experience at junior management level managing multiple operational support functions including auxiliary services, facilities/operations, logistics, fleet and transport, records and information, public-sector administration and/or government operational support services
  • ✓A valid driver’s license
  • ✓Knowledge: Public Sector Governance and Financial Management (the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, POPIA, PAIA, Occupational Health and Safety Act, government policies, budgeting and expenditure management)
  • ✓, Document Management, Employee Performance Management and Development System
  • ✓Skills: Strategic and operations management, Financial, contract and risk management, Analytical, problem solving and performance management, Leadership, communication and stakeholder management, Digital, change and service delivery management, Computer literacy and Project management

Key responsibilities

  • •Manage the provision of records and information management services
  • •Develop and implement records and information Classification System in line 193 with the Provisions of National Records Services & Archives Act
  • •Implement systematic disposal programme for Departmental records
  • •Manage digital transformation in records and information management
  • •Manage the provision of the office and auxiliary services
  • •Manage the provision of fleet management
  • •Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery
  • •Manage Resources of the Sub- Directorate

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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