Jobs: Department of Social Development

PROJECT MANAGER: SECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
Ref No: 2015/15
(Three years fixed-term contract position)
Directorate: Business Process, Risk and Immovable Asset Management

TOTAL PACKAGE: R819 126 .00 per annum
Center: HSRC Building, Pretoria
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:
An appropriate Degree/ National Diploma in Build environment field and advanced Project Management PLUS a minimum of 3 – 5 years (middle management) experience in managing projects. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service Legislation. Knowledge of the project management discipline and life cycle (Project Management Body of Knowledge, PRINCE2). Knowledge of project management techniques and tools. Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle. Knowledge of Construction industry.

Competencies needed:
Financial performance monitoring and evaluation. Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial Management. Policy analysis and development. Communication skills. Service delivery innovation. Problem-solving skills. People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Presentation and facilitation. Planning and coordination. Time management. Risk management. Contract management. Conflict management. Capacity building. Analytical. Quality management. Leadership. Computer literacy.

Attributes:
Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Adaptability. Compliant. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design project management tools and methodologies, processes and standards. Manage and approve the feasibility assessment report studies. Develop prioritization model for determination of capital of capital projects. Provide technical direction towards the design and finalization of appropriate construction procurement and contracting strategies for the maintenance of DSD facilities. Conduct generic management function.

ENQUIRIES: Ms A Samaad Tel, (012) 312-7373

APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED, QUOTING THE RELEVENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street , Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION: Ms E de Waal

CLOSING DATE: 19 June 2015

PROJECT MANAGER: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
Ref No: 2015/16
(Three years fixed-term contract position)
Directorate: Business Process, Risk and Immovable Asset Management

TOTAL PACKAGE: R819 126 .00 per annum
Center: HSRC Building, Pretoria
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:
An appropriate Degree/ National Diploma in Build environment field and advanced Project Management PLUS a minimum of 3 – 5 years (middle management) experience in managing projects. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service Legislation. Knowledge of the project management discipline and life cycle (Project Management Body of Knowledge, PRINCE2). Knowledge of project management techniques and tools. Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle. Knowledge of Construction industry.

Competencies needed:
Financial performance monitoring and evaluation. Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial Management. Policy analysis and development. Communication skills. Service delivery innovation. Problem-solving skills. People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Presentation and facilitation. Planning and coordination. Time management. Risk management. Contract management. Conflict management. Capacity building. Analytical. Quality management. Leadership. Computer literacy.

Attributes:
Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Adaptability. Compliant. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop project scope and project plans in collaboration with provincial infrastructure managers. Manage the social infrastructure projects cycles and reporting. Develop policy documents, process maps, SOP and any related documentation to improve infrastructure planning. Provide technical technical direction for the developed and aligned accordingly. Develop norms and standards for facility designs. Manage the infrastructure asset system. Conduct generic management functions.

ENQUIRIES: Ms A Samaad Tel, (012) 312-7373

APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED, QUOTING THE RELEVENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street , Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION: Ms E de Waal

CLOSING DATE: 19 June 2015

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MEDICAL CASE ASSESSMENT AND ADJUDICATION
Ref: 2015/13)
Directorate: Medical Case Assessment

TOTAL PACKAGE: R630 822 .00 per annum
Center: Harlequins Office Park, Groenkloof
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 MBChB Degree PLUS five (5) years professional experience in the medical field. Registration as medical practitioner with the HPCSA. Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation, Social Security Legislation and Medical Practices and Guidelines.

Competencies needed:
Communication (written and verbal) skills. Planning and organising skills. Problem-solving skills. Diagnostic and analytical skills. Project management skills. Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation skills. Client orientation skills. People management skills. Policy development and analysis skills. Monitoring skills. Report writing skills. Interpersonal and liaison skills.

Attributes:
Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Innovative and creative. Assertiveness. Achievement orientated. Cost consciousness. Business ethics. Confidentiality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare files for medical assessment with recommendation to the Medical Tribunal Members. Develop, implement and review guidelines, norms and standards, forms and procedural documentation for adjudication in line with the Social Assistance Act. Conduct quality assurance and prepare feedback reports regarding social assistance appeals. Prepare periodic reports regarding Social Assistance appeals and analyse medical trends of appeals adjudicated and SASSA rejections/ reconsiderations. Coordinate, monitor and oversee referral process for second medical opinions. Assist with development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the compliance system to legislation, medical guidelines and policies. Monitor the effective functioning of the medical adjudication processes in provinces where applicable. Render generic core management functions.

ENQUIRIES: Dr J Olivier, Tel: 012 741 6877

APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED, QUOTING THE RELEVENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street , Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION: Ms E de Waal

CLOSING DATE: 26 June 2015

NOTE:
A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certified copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competence assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. “The Department of Social Development supports persons with disabilities”

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer / promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.