Head Of Department - Social Development

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Manager in Social Work in Gauteng. The role requires a qualification at NQF level 8 and 10 years of senior management experience. Responsibilities include serving as the Accounting Officer and providing strategic leadership to ensure compliance with legislation. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills are paramount for success in this challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience at a Senior Management level.
• Skills in compliance with the Public Service Act and regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Accounting Officer of the Department as per PFMA.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversee program development.
• Ensure sound financial management and uphold corporate governance.

Skills

Executive management

Strategic leadership

Change management

Project management

Service delivery innovation

Negotiation skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Relevant qualification at NQF level 8

Job description

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant qualification in Social Work, Social Studies, Public Management, Business Administration or a related field at NQF level 8 as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Ten (10) years of experience at a Senior Management level.

KEY COMPETENCIES : Proven ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development at national, provincial, and local levels. Demonstrable experience in executive management, strategic leadership, change management, and project management. Skills in service delivery innovation, compliance with the Public Service Act and regulations, legislation and regulations governing social issues, as well as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning good corporate governance in South Africa.

Excellent coordination, communication, networking, negotiation, corporate governance, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure, with a willingness to work long and irregular hours and travel extensively.

DUTIES : Serve as the Accounting Officer of the Department in accordance with the provisions of the PFMA. Provide strategic leadership to the Department; oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of organizational programs in line with organizational policies. Ensure sound financial management and application of good corporate governance principles. Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics.