REGIONAL DIRECTOR: WEST COAST

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all–inclusive salary package) Requirements: An appropriate NQF 7 or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management level experience; Successful completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment is requirement. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) before the candidate can be appointed into this post. Please see notes below. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures: Educational environment; Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Management principles; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People Management planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting skills; Communication and facilitation skills; Strategic thinking and planning. Duties: Line Management: Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Families and Children Programmes, Special Programmes, Social Crime Prevention, Programmes, Support the service delivery unit (SDU) and service delivery partners with the implementation of programmes (children and families, and restorative services: Victim empowerment, crime Prevention and support, and substance abuse), District Business Planning, Information & Stakeholder Management, Manage operational business planning and monitoring processes, Community Development Programmes, Manage Corporate Services at Regional Level, Strategic Management (including Change Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate, Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process, Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate ,Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards, Evaluate regional performance against predetermined objectives and standards and report to the HOD, Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support, Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department, Diligently 233 perform all duties assigned to the post of Director. People Management: Participate in the recruitment of empl

• ✓An appropriate NQF 7 or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA
• ✓A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management level experience
• ✓Successful completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment is requirement
• ✓The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) before the candidate can be appointed into this post
• ✓Please see notes below
• ✓Competencies: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures: Educational environment
• ✓Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures
• ✓Management principles
• ✓Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management
• ✓Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures

• •Line Management: Strategic management
• •advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Families and Children Programmes
• •Special Programmes
• •Social Crime Prevention
• •Programmes
• •Support the service delivery unit (SDU) and service delivery partners with the implementation of programmes (children and families, and restorative services: Victim empowerment, crime Prevention and support, and substance abuse)
• •District Business Planning
• •Information & Stakeholder Management
• •Manage operational business planning and monitoring processes
• •Community Development Programmes

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.