CSDS078-2026 DIRECTOR: INDIGENT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL COORDINAT at City of Tshwane

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

1274052.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Management, Regional Coordination, Social Work, Managerial, Legislation Knowledge, Corporate Governance, Human Capital Management, Personnel Administration, Policy Interpretation, Personnel Systems Administration, Stakeholder Networking, Performance Reporting, Project Management, Business Acumen, Budget Preparation, Financial Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Division: Social Development and Strategic Interest Group Section: Indigent Programme Management and Regional Coordination Location: Pretoria Central Reference number CSDS078-2026 Position DIRECTOR: INDIGENT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL COORDINATION To be advertised Internal External This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories Job level T18 Scale R917 328,00 – R1 274 052,00 per annum Estimated remuneration package R1 338 614,00 – R1 792 657,00 per annum Job purpose To manage the development, coordination and monitoring of a comprehensive indigent programme for the City of Tshwane Appointment requirements Bachelor of Social Work degree Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions At least nine years’ relevant working experience in a social work environment, of which at least four years should be at managerial level A valid Code B driving licence Computer literacy Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost Personal attributes and/or competencies Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices, such as the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998), the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of 1998), the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997) and the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995) and corporate governance; in-depth understanding of government strategic thinking and policies in relation to human capital management and how these can practically be applied; considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration; ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain these to others; ability to administer personnel systems efficiently and effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, labour unions and the public; knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; ability to plan activities, goals and objectives of staff members and the department and monitor compliance with same as dictated by group policy; knowledge of principles and practices of project management; business acumen; general administration management skills Primary functions Execute generic management functions Execute generic financial functions Identify and define immediate, short- and long-term objectives Direct the development and implementation of the Indigent Policy Oversee the identification, registration and annual review of indigent households to ensure eligibility Manage an effective and efficient indigent exit programme Manage an effective and efficient monitoring and impact assessment service Exercise indigent management Identify relevant stakeholders (public and private) with the aim of networking coordination and sharing of resources Ensure performance reporting on indigent programmes Manage different community outreach programmes SAP S70003447* New/natural attrition WPC approved Enquiries Michelle Hendricks (012 358 4971)

Responsibilities

The Director will manage the development, coordination, and monitoring of a comprehensive indigent programme for the City of Tshwane, which includes overseeing policy implementation and household review processes. Key functions involve executing generic management and financial duties, setting objectives, and managing community outreach and impact assessment services.