2025 Career Opportunities - CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION | Government Vacancies
| Job Title: | CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (NW, GP AND FS) |
| Company: | DPSA Government |
| Job Reference: | CD-CWPI-02 |
| Category: | Government |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-09-14T19:49 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-30T21:47 |
| Salary: | ZAR 598651 - 1494900 per year |
CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (NW, GP AND FS) - Job Description
Introduction
Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. 2025 Career Opportunities - CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION | Government Vacancies. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up engagements/second round interviews/or any other method) that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates.
The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. The below post is a senior management post. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Facilitate the implementation of the CWP in allocated provinces.
Oversee and coordinate the implementation of CWP processes, policies, frameworks, norms and standards and maintenance of work opportunities.
Oversee the monitoring and reporting to ensure effective contract management and compliance with CWP norms and standards.
Oversee the establishment and functionality of CWP provincial stakeholder coordination processes, as well as local stakeholder structures.
Coordinate the establishment, the facilitation and implementation of smart partnerships to enhance the impact of CWP.
Required Qualifications
An undergraduate qualification in Social Sciences/ Community Development/ Public Administration or equivalent (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA) A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior management level. Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.
The Nyukela Senior Management Pre Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post.
A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling.
Additional Requirements (Advantage):
Stakeholder Relationship. Generic Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management.
Change management.
Knowledge management.
Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis.
Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written).
Technical Competencies:
Extensive knowledge in:
Community Development Approaches.
Cooperative Governance.
Poverty eradication and job creation. Public-private partnerships.
Stakeholder Relations. Due Diligence.
Resource mobilisations.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: CD-CWPI 02@tttrecruitment.co.za. For application enquiries contact: To the T Recruitment at 067 391 7387
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