ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SOCIAL RELIEF

Job Overview

The Chief Directorate: Social Assistance seeks an Assistant Director: Social Relief based in Pretoria, HSRC Building. Candidates require an NQF Level 6 qualification in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, or Disaster Management, accompanied by 2-3 years of supervisory experience. Key responsibilities include managing social relief policies, coordinating emergency relief interventions, managing budgets, and facilitating partnerships with NGOs and communities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, or Disaster Management
• 2-3 years of experience at supervisory level
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector
• Knowledge and understanding of policies supporting the provision of Social Relief of Distress
• Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the Disaster Management Act and Framework
• Knowledge and understanding of SASSA Act
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Assistance Act and Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the FundRaising Act
• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Management Policies
• Knowledge and understanding of the Emergency Relief Disbursement policy
• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Financial management skills
• Stakeholder and client liaison skills
• Project administration skills
• Policy analysis skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the development, implementation, review, and monitoring of policies, legislation, frameworks and strategies for administration of social relief programmes
• Plan, manage and capacitate stakeholders on policies, legislation, strategies and programmes in respect of social relief
• Coordinate emergency relief interventions with organisations/stakeholders to ensure timely and equitable distribution of relief
• Manage the allocated budget and keep records of all social relief of Distress emergency relief funds
• Facilitate partnerships and engagements with communities, NGOs, and community-based organisations to identify needs to improve the delivery of social relief interventions and to strengthen programme reach

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