Deputy Director: Population Policy and Strategy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation

About the role

The Department of Social Development is hiring a Deputy Director: Population Policy and Strategy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation in Population Policy Monitoring and Evaluation, based in HSRC Building, Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. 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- erecruit.DDSD2@dsd.gov.za; HR Information Systems Officer-e- recruit.HRISO@dsd.gov.za. For attention: Mr S Boshielo Reference number to quote: V1/C/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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