Branch Coordinator – Department Of Social Development

Reference Number: O1/D/2026 Branch: Comprehensive Social Security

Department: Department Of Social Development

Province: National Department

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

Salary: R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.

Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria

Requirements:

1. A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Office Administration/ Public Administration/ Business Management or Financial Management.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
3. Knowledge and understanding of relevant PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
4. Knowledge and understanding of administrative process.
5. Knowledge and understanding of records management.
6. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA.
7. Basic knowledge of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).
8. Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele principles.
9. Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written) skills.
10. Policy analysis and development skills.
11. Planning and organising skills.
12. People management skills.
13. Project coordination skills.
14. Problem solving skills.
15. Computer literacy.
16. Facilitation and presentation skills.
17. Stakeholder and client liaison skills.
18. Monitoring skills.
19. Report writing skills.
20. Financial management skills.
21. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.
22. Ability to work under pressure.
23. Innovative and creative.
24. Ability to work in a team and independently.
25. Adaptability.
26. Diplomacy.
27. Independent thinker.
28. Emotional intelligence.
29. Cost consciousness.
30. Honesty and integrity.
31. Assertiveness.

Duties:

1. Manage the provision of strategic and executive administrative support services to the branch.
2. Coordinate the development and analyses of branch APPs, Operational, Strategic and Risk management plans.
3. Manage and monitor the utilisation of the branch budget in line with the set regulations and prescripts.
4. Coordinate key branch projects, stakeholder and intersectoral coordination.
5. Manage and report on the human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

Enquiries: Ms B Sibeko Tel No: (012) 741-6803

Job Location Insights — HSRC Building, Pretoria:

• There are 8 government vacancies at HSRC Building, Pretoria in this circular, making it one of the active hiring centres this round.
• Salaries at this centre range from R413 001 to R1 101 468 per annum, averaging about R719 634.
• This post pays about 23% above the circular-wide average of R757 391 p.a.
• The openings at this centre span 7 distinct job types — from administrative to specialist roles.