EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 
Key Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Knowledge of and understanding of change management, people management, client orientation and customer-focus, diversity management and risk management. Budgeting and Financial Management. Research and analytical skills; Excellent project management, problem solving, report writing, computer and analytic skills are key to this post. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. A valid driver’s license, Code EB. 
 
Duties The Chief Director’s responsibilities will be to develop, implement and manage a ECDSD ICT strategy in alignment with the department‘s business objectives and broader government information technology strategies; Develop and manage the effective implementation of ITC policies, processes and procedures; Manage all IT Service Level Agreement and Business Agreements between the ECDSD and suppliers (including SITA) and ensure compliance to all agreements; Oversee and manage ICT research and advisory services in support of ECDSD core business requirements; Develop, manage and implement reliable, efficient and cost effective IT systems, architecture, infrastructure and IT operational support services to meet the departmental requirements. Provide IT and records management services; Manage the alignment the ECDSD’s information security to legislation, government standards and security frameworks; Manage and ensure the compliance of all systems to government IT policies such as MISS and MIOS and provide IT governance functions in accordance with international governance framework such as ITIL and COBIT; Represent the Department on the Provincial Government Information Technology Council; Responsible for overseeing the provision of expert advice, awareness and training on information security systems; Manage organizational reengineering; Manage the allocated resources of the Chief Directorate in line with legislative and departmental Policy Directives and comply with Corporate Governance and Planning Imperatives. 
 
An SMS pre-Entry Certificate is one of the minimum requirements for SMS as indicated under paragraph 10.3 of the DPSA Directives 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GR B 
Salary Package: R 809 631 (Gr B) (1-year contract) 
(Ref no. DSD 03/10/2020 – Provincial Office 
 
Requirement: National Senior Certificate, plus National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience / BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience / Honours Degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. A Valid driver’s license Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager. 
 
Duties: Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects:- (i) Guide the project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology; (ii) Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements; (iii) Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities; (iv) Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope; and (v) Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects. Project Accounting and Financial Management: - (i) Report project progress to Chief Construction Project Manager; and (ii) Manage project budget and resources; Office Administration: - (i) Provide inputs to other professionals with tender administration; (ii) liaise and interact with service providers, client and management; (iii) contribute to the human resources and related activities; (iv) maintain the record management system and the architectural library; and (v) utilize resources allocated effectively. Research and Development: - (i) Keep up with new technologies and procedures; (ii) Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies; and (iii) Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT MANAGER: CONDITIONAL GRANT (2 POSTS) (1 YEAR CONTRACT) 
Salary Notch: R376 596 per annum 
(Ref no. DSD 04/10/2020 - Provincial Office (2) 
 
Requirement: National Senior Certificate, plus B. Degree or National Diploma / Tertiary qualification in Building/ Construction Management/ Quantity Surveying/ Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. With a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working as a Project Manager. Registration on SACPCMP as a candidate will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. 
 
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Change Management and Innovation; Financial Management; Planning and Organizing; Conflict Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; People Management and Empowerment; Analytical ability; Motivational ability; Negotiation and persuasion ability; ability to function on conceptual level; Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Project. Must be willing to travel extensively. Proven ability to manage a diverse team of personnel, as well as bring in projects on time and within budget. 
 
Duties: Manage and Coordinate all aspects of projects. Guide the Project initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with projection management methodology. Conducting technical conditional assessments and compiling of bills of quantities from technical assessment report. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identifying resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Project and accounting and Financial Management; Report project progress. Manage project budget resources. Office Administration: provide inputs with tender administration. Contribute to the human resource related activities. Research development: keep up developments on project management technologies. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of project related matters to minimize possible project risks. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR1 
Salary Notch: R348 228 per annum (OSD) Ref no. (DSD9 05/10/2020) BCM: East London LSO 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Minimum of 7 (seven) years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration and practiced as a Social Worker. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license. 
 
Competencies: Leadership and understanding of new Social Welfare paradigm, policies, legislation and regulations that underpins the delivery of Social Development service in the NPOs, CBOs, and FBOs. Understanding of Service Level Agreement and ability to communicate this to appropriate stakeholders. Project management, Research and analytical skills. Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery. Planning and organizing skills. Ability to work under pressure and display initiative. Understanding of public sector transformation and equity issues. Presentation and facilitation skills including sound report writing abilities. Financial, Supply Experience in community involvement. Communication skills (both verbal and written). 
 
Duties: Be responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school. Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills Programmes. Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities. Provide supervision services to those young people’s placed by the court under community service and probation supervision orders. Be responsible for family finding or tracing where it is necessary. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 

 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR GR1(X2) 
Salary Notch: R363 801 per annum (OSD) Ref no. (DSD 06/10/2020) AMATHOLE: Dutywa LSO; (DSD 07/10/2020) BCM: KWT LSO 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, A Degree in Social Science with Developmental economics/National Diploma in Development Studies/ Community Development plus a minimum of 7 year’s recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. A certificate in Project Management will be an added advantage. A valid South African driver’s license. 
 
Competencies: Strong theoretical understanding of, practical experience or exposure in community development issues. Knowledge of project management and financial management. Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy. Interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills. Problem-solving skills. People management and empowerment skills. Project management skills. 
 
Duties: Supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems. Supervise and support Community Development Practitioners to ensure that there is communication and coordination with all relevant role-players, internal and external (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) and stakeholders to facilitate inter-sectoral collaboration, integrated planning and the establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community. Supervise and guide Community Development Practitioners to enhance their performance on community development to perform administrative support on development field to enhance service delivery. Supervise and advise Community Development Practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKERS Gr1 (X9) 
Salary Notch: R257 592 per annum (OSD) 
Ref no. (DSD 08/10/2020) BCM: Mdantsane 2 (1); (DSD 09/10/2020) East London (1) (DSD 10/10/2020) CHRIS HANI: Enoch Mgijima LSO (1); (DSD 11/10/2020) Enoch Mgijima (Ezibeleni) (1); (DSD 12/10/2020) JOE GQABI: Maclear LSO (1); (DSD 13/10/2020) Barkly East LSO(1); (DSD 14/10/2020) Sterkspruit (1); (DSD 015/10/2020) NMM: Walmer LSO (1); (DSD 16/10/2020) OR TAMBO: Qumbu Area Office (1)
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus a Degree in Social Work, registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker. A valid code 8 driver’s license. Computer literacy. 
 
Competencies: Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well – being. Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, familiar, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem – solving capabilities. Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively. Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. Ability to mentor and coach Social Auxiliary Workers. 
 
Duties: Render a social work service with regard with to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant Programmes. Support Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers. Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Work and Social Welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 
Salary Notch: R 356 535 per annum (OSD) 
Ref no. (DSD 17/10/2020) Burgersdorp Youth Care Centre. 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent appropriate qualification in Occupational Therapy. Expert knowledge and execution of Occupational Therapy. Must have One-year work experience in a Secure Care Centre for sentenced children A valid registration certificate with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. 
 
Competencies: Sound knowledge of Occupational Therapy as a profession, and/or diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, including treatment media. Knowledge of appropriate legislation applicable to the profession. Knowledge of ethical code of conduct and scope of practice. Knowledge of Health and Safety principles. Good administrative skills. Quality assurance awareness. Computer literacy. Good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. 
 
Duties: Advise on specialist equipment to assist with daily activities. Develop a rehabilitation programme to help re-build lost skills and restore lost confidence. Teach anxiety management techniques. Coach people with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g social interaction. Mentor young people on how to control their own behaviour. Liaise with a wide variety of other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers as well as children admitted at the centre and their families. Write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment. Organise support and rehabilitation groups for children at the centre. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GENERAL NURSING) Grade 1(Re-advertised) 
Salary Notch: R256 905 per annum (osd) 
Ref no. DSD 18/10/2020. BCM:John X Merrimen 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus a National Diploma/ B Degree in Nursing Science or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Proof of current registration. A valid driver’s license is an added advantage. 
 
Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures. Basic knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Leadership, supervisory and good communication skills. Teambuilding and cross-cultural awareness. Special interest in substance use and working with children. Be able to function in a multi-disciplinary team. 
 
Duties: Execute duties and functions with proficiency within prescripts of the applicable legislation. Provide safe therapeutic environment. Monitor patient activities. Perform standard procedures in terms of policies and procedures. Adopt multidisciplinary approach to promote holistic patient/ client care. Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing care are implemented. Maintain accurate and complete patient records. Maintain client satisfaction through quality service innovation and professional nursing care by upholding the Batho Pele principles and patient’s rights. To ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources. Render quality nursing care to patients to take overall management of the unit in the absence of the Operational Manager. Evaluate staff performance adhering to the set standards of the Employee Performance Management and Development system (EPMDS). Motivate, couch and mentor staff. Management and control of scheduled drugs. Required to workday and night duty. 
 
 
 
 
 
PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 
Salary range: R257 508.00 Per annum (Level7) 
Ref no. DSD 19/10/2020. BCM: District Office 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, National Diploma/ Degree in Public Management/ Financial Management/ Human Resources Management/ Business Management / Supply Chain Management and moveable Asset Management plus a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management. Drivers license will be added advantage. 
 
Knowledge and skills: Extensive Knowledge of procurement and provisioning administration Knowledge and experience of LOGIS system in terms of assets, inventory & logistics Understanding of SCM management policies, procedures and processes, PFMA, Applicable treasury regulations. Understanding of Human Resources Management policies, procedures and processes. Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work in a team and individually. Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access). 
 
Duties:-Administer the maintenance and updating of the asset register. -Ensure that all assets are correctly recorded in the asset register. Check and verify receipts, movement and allocation of barcode numbers. Conduct asset verification. Authorize disposal of redundant / absolute furniture and equipment. Supervise the Asset Management Section. 
 
 
 
 
 
SECURITY OFFICER 
Salary Notch: R 122 595 per annum (Level 3) 
Ref no. (DSD 20/10/2020) Burgersdorp Youth Care Centre. 
 
Requirements; Standard 8/ Grade 10. Grade 12 will be an added advantage. Basic security officer’s course Grade C. A valid PSIRA registration. Ability to operate a security control room will be an added advantage. Be able to work shifts including weekends and public holidays. Be able to rotate when required. Possess physical strength and cope with physical demands of the post. 
 
Competencies; Key performance areas; Knowledge of security legislation, procedures, rules and regulations. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Honest and reliable. Interpersonal skills. Good customer care. Be able to work as a team. The successful candidate will be required to undergo vetting as a post will require the incumbent to be vetted to the level of confidentiality. 
 
Duties; Perform access control functions. Ensure safety in the buildings and premises. Ensure that equipment, documents and store essentials do not enter or leave premises unauthorised. Maintain prescribed security registers. Ensure that all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book. Escort children and visitors where necessary. Report breakages, theft, damages to the institution’s property. Conducting patrols and searches during shift. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 

 
Duties: Facilitate awareness campaigns on community development programmes. Mobilise local community into Integrated Development Structures. Facilitate community Development initiatives in each local Municipality. Facilitate the development of community profiles utilizing contextualized Participatory Development Methodologies. Facilitate the development and alignment and utilization of resources from various Departments towards the implementation of Integrated Development Plans in each local Municipality. Assess application for funding to the Department by community organizations. Monitor, evaluate and render support service funded programmes/ Projects. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD & YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR GR1 
Salary Notch: R 199 188per annum (OSD) 
Ref no. (DSD 23/10/2020) JOE GQABI: Burgersdorp CYCC 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in child and youth care work post after obtaining the required qualification. 5 years’ experience in a substance abuse environment. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage as well as FET or BQCC Qualification in Child and Youth Care. 
 
Competencies: Managerial and leadership skills. Knowledge of the relevant policies pertaining to childcare. Be able to implement and manage administrative procedures, and new development and methodologies in childcare work. Good communication skills. Conflict management and problem-solving skills. The ability to interpret policies and legislation. Planning and organizing skills. Basic research and analytical skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. People management and empowerment skills. Understanding. Non-judgmental. Respectful and caring. Assertive. Tolerant. The ability to motivate. 
 
Duties: Supervise staff to ensure an effective care service. Facilitate and supervise the caring for and life space interventions of children and young people. Form part of a multidisciplinary team. Keep up to date with new developments in the child and youth care and substance abuse field. Supervise and perform clerical/administration functions. Compile shift schedule for child and youth care workers and team leaders. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMIN ASSISTANT: CONDITIONAL GRANT (1 YEAR CONTRACT) 
Salary Notch: R196 407 per annum 
(Ref: DSD 24/10/2020) Provincial Office 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus B. Degree or National Diploma / Tertiary qualification in Building/ Construction Management/ Quantity Surveying/ Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. With a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working as a Project Manager. Registration on SACPCMP as a candidate will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. 
 
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Change Management and Innovation; Financial Management; Planning and Organizing; Conflict Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; People Management and Empowerment; Analytical ability; Motivational ability; Negotiation and persuasion ability; ability to function on conceptual level; Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Project. Must be willing to travel extensively. Proven ability to manage a diverse team of personnel, as well as bring in projects on time and within budget. 
 
Duties: Manage and Coordinate all aspects of projects. Guide the Project initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with projection management methodology. Conducting technical conditional assessments and compiling of bills of quantities from technical assessment report. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identifying resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Project and accounting and Financial Management; Report project progress. Manage project budget resources. Office Administration: provide inputs with tender administration. Contribute to the human resource related activities. Research development: keep up developments on project management technologies. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of project related matters to minimize possible project risks. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
HR CLERK 
Salary Notch: R173 703 per annum (level 5) 
Ref no. (DSD 25/10/2020) PROVINCIAL OFFICE: HRA 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus ND Human Resource Management/ Public Management / equivalent qualification with no experience. Basic knowledge of administrative processes. Good communication (verbal and written) and report writing skills. Persal Certificate will be an added advantage. 
 
Competencies: Good understanding of Public Service prescripts. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Extensive computer literacy skills. Knowledge of general administration in the Public Service. Good understanding of procure to pay operations. Excellent communication skills and analytical ability. 
 
Duties: Accept recruitment applications, capture master list, facilitate the sittings of the recruitment selection (shortlisting and interviews), writing reports for recruitment and selection, facilitate in payment of subsistence and travelling for candidates who came for the interviews. Assist on appointments’ capturing through Persal system. Assist on other HR matters as directed by supervisor/superiors. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
ADMIN CLERK: FLEET MANAGEMENT (Sub-vehicle) (1Year contract) 
Salary Notch: R173 703 per annum (level 5) 
Ref no. (DSD 26/10/2020) PROVINCIAL OFFICE: 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus National Diploma in Public Administration/Logistics Management/Transport Management/ Equivalent qualification with 1 year experience in Fleet Management Environment, A valid driving license will be an added advantage. 
 
Competencies: Computer Literacy, Planning, Organising, Problem Solving and Communication Skills. 
 
Duties: Receive sub-vehicle applications from various Districts within the Province. Quality checking applications to ensure relevant documentation is attached. Organise Transport Advisory committee sittings. Facilitate processing of sub-vehicle applications. Update of FICA documents for sub-vehicle applications. Compilation of Status report for sub-vehicle applications. Make constant follow ups with the service provider about the status of applications. Update sub-vehicle asset register. Filing of all documents relating to Sub-vehicle applications. Conduct physical verification of sub-vehicles on a quarterly basis. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMIN CLERK: FLEET MANAGEMENT (White Fleet: GG-vehicle) (1 Year contract) 
Salary Notch: R173 703 per annum (level 5) 
Ref no. (DSD 27/10/2020) PROVINCIAL OFFICE: 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus National Diploma in Public Administration/Logistics Management/Transport Management/ Equivalent qualification with 1 year experience in Fleet Management Environment, A valid driving license will be an added advantage. 
 
Competencies: Computer Literacy, Planning, Organising, Problem Solving and Communication Skills. 
 
Duties: Issuing of pool vehicles and ensuring that valid documentation is properly completed before issuing government vehicles. Ensure that logbooks and trip sheets are properly completed. Ensure proper filing of all fleet related documents. Ensuring that government vehicles are serviced at their regular intervals to avoid repudiation of claims. Ensuring that pre and post inspections are conducted regularly. Responsible for all procurement relating to Fleet Management unit. Update and maintain all Fleet Management registers on a daily basis e.g. Trip register, traffic fines register, maintenance register, confiscation register, accident register etc. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GR 1 
Salary Notch: R148 215 per annum 
Ref no. (DSD 28/10/2020) AMATHOLE: Fort Beaufort LSO; (DSD 29/10/2020) CHRIS HANI: Emalahleni (Lady Frere) LSO 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as an Auxiliary Social Worker with the South African Council for (latest copy/current year. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. 
 
Competencies: Ability to work independently and under pressure. Experience in community involvement. Communication skills (both verbal and written). 
 
Duties: Be responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school. Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills Programmes. Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities. Provide supervision services to those young people’s placed by the court under community service and probation supervision orders. Be responsible for family finding or tracing where it is necessary. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GR 1(X6) 
Salary Notch: R140 958 per annum (OSD) 
Ref. No. (DSD 30/10/2020) NMM: Erica Place of Safety (1), 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, plus Basic Qualification in Child and Youth Care Certificate or Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work. Computer literacy. 
 
Competencies: Good Communication. Ability to intervene and resolve conflict. Problem solving. Ability to work with children. 
 
Duties: Establish trusting and meaningful one-to-one relationships with children, youth and their families. Implement strategies such as planned daily activities, coordinated treatment interventions structured environments, and organized recreational and social activities. Help individuals and families identify personal strengths and resources for positive change. Help develop and implement individual and group treatment programs. Respond effectively to acts of aggression and depressive, destructive or self-injurious behaviours Act as a resource for individuals and their families. Engage in behaviour management, safety and security programming for young people in the centre. Perform administrative work relevant to the job. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GR 1: 
Salary Notch: R140 9587per annum (OSD) 
Ref:(DSD 31/10/2020) JOE GQABI: Maclear LSO 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, / equivalent certificate. Proficiency in computers and inventories would be an added advantage 
 
Competencies: Interpersonal skills/the ability to interact with people and community structures Compassion for those in need and the vulnerable/understanding of social dynamics of communities and basic knowledge of community development. Passion in community development. Willingness to learn. Communication skills. Knowledge of local language and culture. 
 
Duties: Must have knowledge of community development environment, attitudes and values for the engagement in the social development of communities. Must understand the social dynamics of communities. Must be able to assist with the facilitation and implementation of various social development programs/interventions. 
 
N.B preference will be given to Indians, Coloureds, Whites, Persons with Disabilities and Males.

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CLOSING DATE: 30 October 2020. 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 
The application can be forwarded to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za   
 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.za or www.ecdsd.gov.za 
 
Enquiries can be directed to Ms A Njaba 043 605 5101. 
 
Applications can also be forwarded to the following District: 
 
HEAD OFFICE: Hand Delivery: Albertina Sisulu Building, No 7 Beatrice Street(behind KFC-Alexandra Road), King William’s Town, for the attention of Ms. A Njaba or post to The Director : HRA: Social Development, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho, 5605 Enquiries can be directed to Ms Z. Moyeni at 043 605-5110 / Ms A. Njaba 043 605-5101 
 
DISTRICT OFFICES:
Alfred Nzo: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 401, Mount Ayliff, 4735 or hand deliver at Room 7 Mt Ayliff Counseling Centre, Garane Street for the attention of Mr S Zondo. 
Enquiries may be directed to Mr S Zondo at 039 – 2540900 
 
Amathole: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 9066, East London, 5200, or hand delivered at Absa Building, No. 85 Oxford Street, East London for the attention of Ms Z. Habe. 
Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Habe at 0437116626 
 
Buffalo City Metro: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9066, East London 5200, or hand deliver at Ideal Homes Building, No 170 Oxford Street, East London, for the attention of Ms P. Kula 
Enquiries may be directed to Mr M. Yonana at 043 705-5650 / Ms P. Kula 043 705-5638.
 
Chris Hani: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X7191, Queenstown 5320 or hand deliver at Pandarosa Building, 54 Ebden Street, Queenstown, for the attention of Ms N Mzinjana. 
Enquiries may be directed to Ms Mzinjana at (045) 808-3709 
 
Joe Ggqabi: The District Director, Department of Social Development and Special Programmes, Private Bag X 1002, Aliwal North or hand delivered at Aliwal North Spar Hotel, Dan-Pienaar Street, Aliwal North. 
Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Duba at 051 633-1616 OR Mr S Luzipho at 051 633-1609. 
 
Nelson Mandela Metro: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private bag X 3906 North End 5056 or hand delivered at Room 208, Ibhayi Bulding, Straundale Road 
Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson 041 406-5750 
 
Sarah Baartman: The District Directot, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 1008, Grahamstown, 6139, or hand delivered at Room 11, 2nd floor, Corner African and Hill Street, Old SABC Building, Grahamstown 
Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Kewuti at 046 636-1484: 
 
O.R. Tambo: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 6000, Umtata, 5099 or hand delivered to at Room No 1045, 10th floor Botha Sigcau Building, for the attention of Ms Z. Dlanjwa. 
Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Dlanjwa at 047 - 5310944. 

Note: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) [Matric certificate must also be attached] and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Preference will be given to persons with disabilities. 
 
NOTE FOR ALL POSTS 
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service Department or internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf.Z83 which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV indicating three reference person’s Name, Contact Numbers and a relationship with reference as checks will be done on nominated candidate(s), attach copies (certified within the past three months) of Qualification(s), Matric certificate, proof of Professional Registration & Driver’s license (where applicable), ID Document, Non-RSA Citizens to attach Permanent Resident Permits, Foreign Qualifications must be accompanied by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate. Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which will include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal checking. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the recruiting department within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. 
 
ADDITIONAL NOTE: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the recruiting department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency assessments tools. The filling of these posts will be in line with the Annual Recruitment Plan 2018/19. The recruiting department has a right not to fill these posts. The People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.