Director Grade 3 – Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare

Job Description

Job Summary

The incumbent of this position reports to the Deputy Executive Director in the Department Social Development and is primarily responsible for the management and administration of social protection services.

Key Responsibilities

• Reforms and digitalizes the management of social protection programs.
• Develops appropriate systems, processes and procedures for the management of social assistance programs.
• Improves efficiency and effectiveness in the management and administration of social protection services.
• Creates and spreads awareness of the eligibility criteria and requirements for accessing social assistance programs.
• Coordinates the timely development of the Directorate’s Annual Plans and Performance Agreements of staff members and reporting thereon.
• Manages the implementation of the Annual Plans of the Directorate.
• Plans, organizes, directs, controls and supervises the work of staff members to ensure effective and efficient management and administration of social assistance programs in accordance with the relevant legal framework.
• Manages the human, financial and other resources of the Directorate.
• Executes any other official duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: An appropriate Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification on NQF Level 7 plus nine (9) years appropriate experience in the management and administration of social safety nets or related fields.

Supplementary Requirements: Four (4) years must have been served at the level of Deputy Director Grade 4.

Salary

N$ 582,333 – N$ 617,976

How to Apply

Applications must be addressed to: The Executive Director, PSM CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2026, VACANCIES IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE, ADVERTISED ON 06 NOVEMBER 2026, CLOSING DATE 2026-12-07

Phone: 061-283 3172

REF Code: PSM CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2026