REF NO: SAS LP20/09/26-04)Nature of Position: Permanent Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Public Administration / Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies / F
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- R932 292 – R1 098 195 per year
- Closing date
- Not stated — check the original listing
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In brief
Overview This document outlines a permanent senior management position within the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), identified by reference number SAS LP20/09/26-04, to be based in the Vhembe Office. The role involves providing strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for grants administration and service delivery within the district, along with managing administrative support services, beneficiary records and systems, staff, and resources. Application for this specific position must be sent to applicationsLP@sassa..gov.za. Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Ms. Sikhwari T at 015 960 3271 or Mr. Netshifhefhe AM at 015 291 7425. What you will do * Provide Strategic Leadership and Governance within the district. * Provide oversight for Grants Administration and Service Delivery in the district. * Manage Administrative support services. * Manage, implement & maintain the beneficiary records and systems Management. * Manage staff and resources. Requirements (from the original advert) * Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, or Social Sciences. * A Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government is required. * The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment. * 5 years of relevant experience at a middle or senior managerial level. * Demonstrated knowledge and skills in: Functional/Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation/Creativity, Computer Literacy, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation, and Grants Administration. Who should apply Candidates with a qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, or Social Sciences, coupled with 5 years of relevant middle or senior managerial experience. Applicants must possess the required SMS entry certificates and pre-entry programme completion. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic leadership, governance, grants administration, financial management, and people management skills, along with proficiency in planning, organization, innovation, and computer literacy. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-social-security-agency-sassa-vacancies-9#spani-ref-sas-lp20-09-26-04-nature-of-position-permanent-minimum-requirements-candidates-should-hold-a-qualification-at-nqf-level-7-as-recognized-by-saqa-in-the-field-of-public-administration-business-administration-economics-development-studies-finance-accounting-social-sciences-certificate-for-entry-into-the-sms-senior-management-service-endorsed-by-the-national-school-of-government-the-requirements-for- Source: govpage
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