Deputy Director: Population Policy and Strategy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Department of Social Development
- Location
- HSRC Building, Gauteng
- Salary
- R932 292 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 3+ years
- NQF 7 qualification in Population Studies, Demography or Social Sciences
- 3-5 years at junior management level
- Monitor South Africa's population policy
- Based at the HSRC Building, Pretoria
How to apply
Apply by email
How to apply: Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Chief Director: Human Capital Management-erecruit.HCM2@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Population Policy and Strategy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation-e- recruit.PPSIME@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Systems Development- Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/79, ref V1/C/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
Email: Management-erecruit.HCM2@dsd.gov.za
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Directorate: Population Policy Monitoring and Evaluation
Requirements:
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Population Studies/ Demography Studies or Social Sciences PLUS 3-5 years’ experience in junior management level in population and development environment. Knowledge and understanding of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development sector. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the South African Population Policy. Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA. Knowledge of Population and Development Policy and legislations. Knowledge of government monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Quality Control Methods. Competencies needed: Programme and project management skills. Information and Knowledge management skills. People management and empowerment skills. Problem solving and change management skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Service delivery innovation skills. Financial management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy. Stakeholder management skills. Planning and coordination skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Research, monitoring and evaluation skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relation. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty, reliability and integrity. Assertiveness.
Duties:
Develop, manage, review, and monitor the implementation of population policy, strategies, plans, and frameworks. Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of South Africa’s international strategy on population and development. Develop and manage monitoring and evaluation systems in relation to population policy. Coordinate the engagements, collaboration, and partnerships with various stakeholders. Manage human resource in line with human resource management, labour relations and human resource development & performance management policies.
Notes:
In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured, Indian and White males and Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries: Ms T Gumbeni Tel No: (012) 312-7924
Reference number: V1/C/2026