Head of Department - Social Development

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Manager with a relevant qualification in Social Work or a related field. The ideal candidate will have ten years of experience at a senior management level and a proven track record in operational compliance, strategic leadership, and project management. Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership and ensuring sound financial management aligned with corporate governance principles.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience at senior management level.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with legislation and policy development.
• Excellent coordination and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Accounting Officer of the Department according to PFMA provisions.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversee development of organizational programs.
• Ensure sound financial management and uphold corporate governance standards.

Skills

Operational compliance

Strategic leadership

Change management

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Networking skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Social Work or related field 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 Senior Management level.

KEY COMPETENCIES : Proven ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development at the national, provincial, and local levels. Demonstrable experience in executive management, strategic leadership, change management, project management, service delivery innovation, compliance with the Public Service Act and regulations, legislation 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, willingness to work long and irregular hours, and travel extensively.

DUTIES : Serve as Accounting Officer of the Department in accordance with the provisions of the PFMA. Provide strategic leadership; oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of organizational programmes 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.