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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
APPLICATIONS : Head Office: Hand Delivery: Albertina Sisulu Building, No 7 Beatrice Street (behind KFC-Alexandra Road), King William’s Town, or Post to the Director: HRA: Social Development, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho, 5605 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. M Njaba 
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 May 2021 

 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the Z83 Form accompanied by copies of qualification(s), identity document (certified in the past 12 months), proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). 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 checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks 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 DPSA 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. 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 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. 
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OTHER POSTS
 
 
VEP SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: CONDITIONAL GRANT REF NO: DSD 01/04/2021 (X2 POSTS) 
12 Months Contract 
SALARY : R794 889 per annum 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/ Matric plus B Degree in Social Work. A minimum of ten years appropriate/recognizable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Updated proof of registration/ renewal. Competencies: Management and administration skills, Conflict Management, Change Management and negotiation skills. Problem Solving skills, Project Monitoring and evaluation skills (Project Management), Operations Management, Financial management skills, report-writing and presentation skills, computer literacy. Implementation of Pillar 1(Prevention & Protection) of the South African Integrated Programme of Action addressing Violence Against Women and Children through facilitation of implementation of Everyday Heroes Brand that aims to promote learning about Victim Empowerment Programme and illustrates how every person/ citizen of this country can provide support to victims of crime and make our communities safer and caring and raise awareness education for the communities, provide support for strengthening of integrated prevention programmes on VEP in all Districts. Render a support function to all the Districts on prevention programmes, Audit training needs, develop training and development initiative within District, Fast track operations to promote District service delivery, Receive and consolidate reports from the two organisations responsible for management of Everyday Heroes Ambassadors in Districts, Monitor evaluate District operations in relations to 365 days action campaign. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate Pillar 1 of the POA, Coordinate implementation of Everyday Heroes Brand and management of two appointed organisations ensuring that implementation of key policies and programmes as well as alignment with National and Provincial directives are observed. Ensure implementation of Batho Pele at all the Districts and areas, Monitoring and Evaluation systems within Districts, areas and service offices. Manage the development of partnerships with civil society and the private sector. 
 
ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms A Njaba at Tel No: 043 605-5101 or Ms. Z Moyeni Tel No: 043 605-5110



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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME: SOCIAL SECTOR COORDINATION REF NO: DSD 02/04/2021 
(12 Months Contract) 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade12/Senior Certificate plus an appropriate tertiary qualification at NQF 6 in Social Sciences/Public Administration /Management or equivalent Qualification OR relevant Post-Matric Certificate of RPL (as assessed and awarded by a Recognised Accredited Institution of Learning with a minimum of 120 credits at NQF Level 7 - with at least five years’ relevant experience in Expanded Public Works Programme). A Valid South African Driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) or Public Employment Programmes. An understanding of government legislation, policies and procedures. Good communication skills. Innovative thinking ability as well as problem-solving. Sound inter-personal and organisational skills. Sound personal values in terms of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. 
 
DUTIES : Liaise with public bodies to increase their investments in poverty alleviation programmes. Assist public bodies to ensure EPWP programmes and projects are mainstreamed in department programmes. Ensure public bodies contribute towards sectoral plans. Ensure that training and development form key aspects of sectoral plans. Establish sectoral committees and ensure they are functional. Collect and collate reports from sectoral committees. Contribute towards the realisation of EPWP targets and public bodies report utilising the EPWP reporting tools. 
 
ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms ANjaba at Tel No: 043 605-5101 or Ms. Z Moyeni Tel No: 043 605-5110 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMIN CLERK: EPWP REF NO: DSD 03/04/2021 
(12 Months Contract) 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/ equivalent with 0-2 years’ relevant experience in administration. Computer literacy. Competencies: Good understanding of Public Service rules, policies and regulations. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Extensive computer literacy. Knowledge of general administration in the Public Service. Good understanding of procure to pay operations. Excellent communication skills and analytical ability. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the EPWP Office. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the EPWP Office. Provide financial administration support services in the EPWP Office. 
 
ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms ANjaba at Tel No: 043 605-5101 or Ms. Z Moyeni Tel No: 043 605-5110