Manager: Disability Management

SASSA is a dynamic organisation that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper. Minimum Requirements: The candidate should hold a relevant Degree NQF Level 7 with 480 credits / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) with 360 credits; as recognised by SAQA coupled with 1 – 2 years management experience in the relevant field, knowledge of SASSA’s Constitutional mandate, relevant policies and legislation in Public Management, knowledge of social assistance, social security system management and poverty alleviation matters. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential. Key Responsibility Areas: The incumbents will be responsible to facilitate compliance of Service Level Agreements with medical service providers responsible for conducting medical assessment in the Region in respect of disability grant applications; facilitate the implementation of national norms and standards on disability grants applications policies and processes; Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of disability management strategies and systems to be implemented; facilitate and advise on appeals arising out of rejected grant applications; provide advice on social assistant legislation; policies and procedures in relation to disability matters; Assist with the management of the Unit: Disability Management as well as to manage subordinate in the section. Technical Competencies: The candidate will be expected to demonstrate Functional / Professional knowledge (subject knowledge). Planning and Organizing; Innovation / Creativity. Computer Literacy; Policy Analysis and Development; Manage Staff; Project Management; Manage Finance as well as Strategic thinking and Planning. Preference will be given to African Female followed by African Male and followed by White Female as at the time of appointment, people with disability are encouraged to apply. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Important notes: This position is advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subjected to compulsory preemployment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). It is our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of this post and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security