EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Competencies; Be independent and knowledgeable with experience in participating in the governance structures. Be able to dedicate time to the activities of the Audit Committee. Have a strong analytical ability, and good communication skills. Be able to lead Risk Committee meetings as the Chairperson. 
 
Duties; Review effectiveness of Internal controls, Risk Management and Governance. Must help strengthen objectivity and credibility of financial and non-financial reporting. Approve Risk Management systems, policies, strategies and risk registers and recommend improvements to the Accounting Officer. Monitor the performance of the Risk Management Unit. Review compliance with legal and regulatory provisions. Report directly to the Audit Committee on Risk Management activities in the Department. Audit Committee will report directly to the Head of Department and the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Department of Social Development. 
 
Audit Committee members are responsible for their own CPD and working tools. 
 
For further enquiries, contact Ms. N Nyalela-Mnqanqeni at 068 242 2270 OR Noluthando.nyalela@ecdsd.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR1 (X3) 
Salary Notch: R384 228 per annum(OSD) 
CENTRE: Ref: DSD 01/06/2020 AMATHOLE: Butterworth, Ref: DSD 02/06/2020 Ref: DSD 03/06/2020 CHRIS HANI: Ngcobo LSO, BCM: Dimbaza LSO 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, 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: Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered. Ensure management of Child Care Servicers. Supervise and advise Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field. Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKERS Gr1 (X4) 
Salary Notch: R257 592 per annum(OSD) 
CENTRE: Ref: DSD 04/06/2020 BCM: (Dimbaza LSO), Ref: DSD 05/06/2020 CHRIS HANI: (Inxuba Yethemba LSO), Ref: DSD 06/06/2020 SARAH BAARTMAN: (Jansenville Service Office & Somerset East) 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, 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 behavior 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.
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR GRADE1 
Salary Notch: R 199 188 per annum (osd) 
Ref DSD 07/06/2020 NMM: Enkuselweni Child and Youth Care Centre. 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate, Level 4 (Grade 12) plus B. Degree in child and Youth Care or equivalent qualification through RPL (not more than 50%) as determined by SAQA, provided that there is a proof with registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Child and Youth work post after obtaining the required qualification and 5 years’ experience in a substance abuse environment. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage as well as FET or BQCC qualification in Child and Youth Care. 
 
Competencies: Knowledge of minimum standards, performance management system, the Child Care Act, Batho Pele Principles, administrative procedures, and new development and methodologies in child and youth care work. Good communication skills. Conflict management and problem-solving skills. The ability to interpret policies and legislation. Planning and organising skills. Basic research and analytical skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills People management and empowerment skills. Non-judgmental. Respectful and caring. Assertive. Tolerant. The ability to motivate. 
 
Duties: Facilitate and supervise implementation of developmental secure programmes by child care workers. Monitor life space interventions for sentenced children. Form part of a multidisciplinary team. Supervise staff to ensure an effective care service. Identify and submit child care related training needs. Keep up to date with new developments in the child and youth care field. Supervise and perform relevant administrative clerical/ functions.

 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GR 1 
Salary Notch: R217 659 per annum (OSD) 
Ref DSD 08/06/2020 Chris Hani: Intsika Yethu (Cofimvaba) LSO (1) 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4), B Degree in Social Sciences with Developmental Economics/National Diploma in Development Studies/Community Development/Social and other related studies. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. 
 
Competencies: Theoretical understanding and practical experience/exposure to community Development issues. Demonstrate a facilitative approach to motivate constructive participation in programme development and implementation. Ability to document and report on programmes and projects according to required format. Communication and interpersonal skills, organizing and planning skills. 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROV. ADMIN. CLERK – NPO 
Salary Notch: R173 703 per annum (Level 5) 
Ref: DSD 09/06/2020 CHRIS HANI DISTRICT (Ngcobo Local Service Office) 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4), A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. 
 
Competencies: Extensive Knowledge of procurement and provisioning administration Understanding of SCM policies, procedures and processes, PFMA and applicable treasury regulations. Knowledge and experience of departmental MIS system. Understanding of Human Resources Management policies, procedures and processes. Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
 
Duties: Request BAS and LOGIS reports for the reconciliation purposes. Provide supply chain clerical support services. Receive, verify and printing of claim forms from various NGOs, Register, capture, admit and update beneficiary’s information on MIS. Ensure timeous submission of claims to the District Office and Provincial Office for funding and / or payment, Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, Ensure compliance with the departmental and program (NPO) policies and regulations. Check record and ensure that proper filing is done Supervise junior officials. Attend all payment related queries. Prepare monthly accrual reports. Reconcile commitments and suppliers accounts. Bookkeeping of the documents and cash. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMIN. CLERK – NPO 
Salary Notch: R 173 703 per annum (Level 5) 
Ref: DSD 10/06/2020 Chris Hani District (Enoch Mgijima Local Service Office) 
 
Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4), A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. 
 
Competencies: Extensive Knowledge of procurement and provisioning administration Understanding of SCM policies, procedures and processes, PFMA and applicable treasury regulations. Knowledge and experience of departmental MIS system, Understanding of Human Resources Management policies, procedures and processes. Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
 
Duties: Request BAS and LOGIS reports for the reconciliation purposes. Provide supply chain clerical support services. Receive, verify and printing of claim forms from various NGOs, Register, capture, admit and update beneficiary’s information on MIS. Ensure timeous submission of claims to the District Office and Provincial Office for funding and / or payment, Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, Ensure compliance with the departmental and program (NPO) policies and regulations Check record and ensure that proper filing is done Supervise junior officials. Attend all payment related queries. Prepare monthly accrual reports. Reconcile commitments and suppliers accounts. Bookkeeping of the documents and cash. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GR 1 (X3) 
Salary Notch: R148 215 per annum (OSD) 
Ref: 11/06/2020SARAH BAARTMAN: (Joubertina Service Office); Ref: 12/06/2020 AMATHOLE: Middledrift, Ref: 13/06/2020 Nkonkobe. 
 
Requirements: Grade 12 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.
 
 
FOOD SERVICE AID/WORKER SUPERVISOR 
Salary Notch: R145 281 per annum (level 4) 
Ref DSD 14/06/2020 BCM (Enoch Sontanga Rehabilitation Center) 
 
Minimum Requirements ABET Level / NQF Level 1-3 or equivalent qualification. Communication skills. Driver’s License. 
 
Duties: Maintain safety of the residence within the center day and night. Maintain discipline among trainees. Escort residents to hospital/ clinic and or town day and night. Promote welfare and uphold the rights of trainees. 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER GR1 
Salary Notch: R 140 958 per annum (OSD) 
Ref: DSD 15/06/2020 NMM: Erica Place of Safety. 
 
Minimum Requirements: An appropriate NQF Level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. A FET Certificate in Child and youth Care or any equivalent qualification NQF Level 4 or any other RPL theoretical and practical learning obtained prior 17/09/2014, provided that there is a Proof of Evidence including an assessment proving that the candidate meets the outcomes reflected in the FET certificate in Child and Youth Care with registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession. A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GR 1: 
Salary Notch: R140 9587per annum (OSD) 
Ref: DSD 16/06/2020 Joe Gqabi: Sterkspruit 
 
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 / 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HOUSEHOLD AID/WORKER 
Salary Notch: R 102 534 per annum Level 2 
Ref: DSD 17/06/2020 BCM: Mdantsane 2 LSO (1) 
 
Requirements; ABET Level 4 or NQF Level 1 to 3. Grade 8 certification. Be able to work shifts including weekends and public holidays. 
 
Competencies; Possess good communication skills. Possess physical strength to cope with the demands of the position. Be able to work in a team. 
 
Duties: Clean inside and outside premises as directed. Open windows every day for hygiene and infection control purposes. Ensure waste removal from workstations and within the premises. Safeguard all master and spare keys used for cleaning purposes. Prepare boardroom and refreshments for meetings and gatherings. Remove office items/furniture from one area to another for effective cleaning. Report safety and hazardous threats in the cleaning environment. Clean and take proper care of cleaning equipment. Store and safeguard cleaning material and equipment. Report electrical or mechanical malfunctioning of cleaning machines and other related equipment. Requisition and replenish cleaning material as and when required.
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CLOSING DATE: 19 JUNE 2019. 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.za; or www.ecdsd.gov.za 
 
Enquiries can be directed to Mr M Madonci 043 605 5101.
 
Applications can be forwarded to the following District: 
1. HEAD OFFICE: Hand Delivery: Albertina Sisulu Building, No 7 Beatrice Street(behind KFC-Alexandra Road), King William’s Town, for the attention of Mr. M Madonci or Post to The Director : HRA: Social Development, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho, 5605 Enquiries can be directed to Ms Z. Moyeni at 043 605-5101 / Ms A. Njaba 043 605-5101/ Mr M. Madonci 043 605-5101. Applications can also be forwarded through the following email address: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za  
 
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 Counselling 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 Director, 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.