Deputy Director: HOI

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**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director within the Limpopo Department of Social Development, specifically focusing on the Head of Institution (HOI) function. The position involves the general and overall management and administration of a Specialized Welfare Facility, with a strong emphasis on services for older persons. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader responsible for implementing policies, supervising staff, managing budgets, assets, and infrastructure, and providing strategic oversight. **What you will do** * Implement the Older Persons Amendment Act 1 of 2025. * Manage and administer the Specialized Welfare Facility generally and overall. * Implement policies, supervise staff, and manage budgets, assets, and infrastructure in line with Treasury regulations. * Provide strategic direction, strategic management, service delivery, and financial oversight for the institution. * Strengthen compliance for the care facility regarding obligations for reporting abuse and related mandates on the older persons abuse register. * Monitor compliance with Norms and Standards for Older Persons. * Manage and facilitate recreational, social, and wellbeing programmes that promote active ageing and quality of life. * Manage and facilitate care services. * Ensure proper records management and filing systems. * Manage facility support and auxiliary services. * Monitor professional compliance of staff. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 plus a Bachelor of Social Work as recognised by SAQA. * Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. * A minimum of five (05) years of proven experience, of which 3 years must be at Junior / Assistant Director level. * Valid motor vehicle driver’s license with the exception of persons with disabilities. * *Added Advantage:* A qualification in Public Management/ Public Administration. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess: * An in-depth understanding of the Older Persons Act and Department of Social Development (DSD) Policies, Norms & Standards for Residential Facilities. * Relevant social welfare services experience, management skills, and specialized knowledge of social welfare legislation. * Knowledge of Public Service legislations, PFMA, Treasury regulations, PSA, PSR, Labour Relations Framework, etc. * Knowledge of Social Work, Nursing, and Residential Care Management prescripts. * An understanding of patient safety, holistic care models, and psychosocial support principles. * Knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM), financial management, HR administration, and facility operations. * An understanding of risk management, quality assurance, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies. * Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and facilitate integrated service delivery. * Operational planning and leadership skills. * Policy interpretation and implementation skills. * Financial and Supply Chain management skills. * Analytical skills. * Negotiation and stakeholder management skills. * Report writing skills. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-hoi-limpopo-department-of-social-development Source: myjobmag

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