EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

A clear understanding of public sector legislative (PMFA and related Regulations, and GRAP, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. 
 
KPA’s: Processing payments to creditors within 30 days. Processing of grant and tranche payments. Reconciliation of creditors account. Review of creditors reconciliation. Proper recording and filing of documents at Finance Registry. Organise payments acceleration forums. Follow up on outstanding orders. Compilation and follow up on departmental accruals. Identify and detect Irregular, fruitful and wasteful expenditure. Facilitate the preparation of Payment Cycle and Age Analysis of invoices. Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Provision of information for interim and annual financial statements. Attend to all queries. Liaise with relevant stakeholder. Supervision of staff. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR GR1(X4) 
Salary Notch: R363 801 per annum (Ref.No. DSD/2019/11/02) BCM 
 
Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 plus A Degree (NQF 7) 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 
 
KPA’s: 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GR 1(X7) 
Salary Notch: R217 659 per annum 
(Ref.No. DSD/2019/11/03) – BCM 
 
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a B Degree (NQF 7) 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. 
 
KPA’s: 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.
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CLOSING DATE: 06 DECEMBER 2019.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.zaorwww.ecdsd.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za 
 
Enquiries can be directed to Mr M Madonci 043 605 5101.
 
Applications can 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 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. 
 
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 FOR ALL POSTS: 
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.