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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
SENIOR LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER: MR6
Salary Package: R420 909.00 – R1 023 054 per annum
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Head Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus an LLB or recognised four-year legal degree. At least 8 years’ appropriate post qualification advisory / civil high court litigation experience. Admission as an Attorney / Advocate. A post graduate qualification and Public-Sector Experience in Constitutional Law / Administrative Law/ Labour Law / Contracts Management will be an added advantage. A valid South African driver's license is a prerequisite. Computer literacy and proficiency is essential.
Key Performance Areas: To render legal advisory services to the Department of Social Development (Eastern Cape Province) related to public sector legal claims, litigation, labour law practice, drafting and vetting of contracts and agreements and legislation services.
SENIOR LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER: MR6
Salary Package: R420 909.00 – R1 023 054 per annum
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Head Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus an LLB or recognised four-year legal degree. At least 8 years’ appropriate post qualification advisory / civil high court litigation experience. Admission as an Attorney / Advocate. A post graduate qualification and Public-Sector Experience in Constitutional Law / Administrative Law/ Labour Law / Contracts Management will be an added advantage. A valid South African driver's license is a prerequisite. Computer literacy and proficiency is essential.
Key Performance Areas: To render legal advisory services to the Department of Social Development (Eastern Cape Province) related to public sector legal claims, litigation, labour law practice, drafting and vetting of contracts and agreements and legislation services.
Sound professional and ethical liaison must be fostered with various stakeholders including the Office of the State Attorney. The management of Public Sector Civil litigation. The drafting of legal opinions and documents. Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise on research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Present on and advise on motivation/proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/justifiable outcome. Draft legal documents and advise on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation / justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard. Effectively, economically and efficiently manage the monetary, physical and human resources allocated to the Unit.
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR 1 (2)
Salary Package: R341 322per annum
Ref. DSD-02/07/2018-Alfred Nzo: Mbizana Local Service Office (1); Ref. DSD-03/07/2018-Matatiele Area Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a B. Degree in Social Work, plus a minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP (latest copy of registration/current year). A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Computer literacy and excellent report-writing skills.
Competencies:Leadership qualities and understanding of new Social Welfare Paradigm, policies, legislation and regulation that underpin the delivery of social development services in the NPOs, CBOs and FBOs. Understanding of service level agreements and ability to communicate this to appropriate stakeholders. Ability to implement Labour Relations Procedure in highly unionised environment. Project management, research and analytical skills. Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery. Planning and organising 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 management.
Key Performance Areas: 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. 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.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PMDS
Salary Package: R334 545per annum
Ref. DSD-04/07/2018-Head Office: (1);
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a Degree/National Diploma in Social Science/Public Management/Human Resource Management or an NQF 6 relevant qualification with 5 years’ relevant experience, including 3 years at supervisory level OR a Senior Certificate (Matric) with 10 years’ experience in the field of Performance Management and Development Systems with 3 years’ at a supervisory level. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s licence is a prerequisite.
Competencies:Knowledge of PMDS policy, protocols and committees. Knowledge of stakeholders in Social Development. Sound knowledge of Human Resource Development policies and programmes. Good communication and presentation skills.
Key Performance Areas: Implement and coordinate the Performance Management and Development System. Plan and facilitate PMDS workshops. Implement departmental PMDS policy. Evaluate procedures. Ensure monitoring and evaluation of PMDS policy and procedures. Provide advisory services in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Validate PMDS documents, reviews and agreements, and the Annual Assessment. Manage the PMDS database on Excel and on the Persal System.
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR 1 (2)
Salary Package: R341 322per annum
Ref. DSD-02/07/2018-Alfred Nzo: Mbizana Local Service Office (1); Ref. DSD-03/07/2018-Matatiele Area Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a B. Degree in Social Work, plus a minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP (latest copy of registration/current year). A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Computer literacy and excellent report-writing skills.
Competencies:Leadership qualities and understanding of new Social Welfare Paradigm, policies, legislation and regulation that underpin the delivery of social development services in the NPOs, CBOs and FBOs. Understanding of service level agreements and ability to communicate this to appropriate stakeholders. Ability to implement Labour Relations Procedure in highly unionised environment. Project management, research and analytical skills. Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery. Planning and organising 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 management.
Key Performance Areas: 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. 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.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PMDS
Salary Package: R334 545per annum
Ref. DSD-04/07/2018-Head Office: (1);
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a Degree/National Diploma in Social Science/Public Management/Human Resource Management or an NQF 6 relevant qualification with 5 years’ relevant experience, including 3 years at supervisory level OR a Senior Certificate (Matric) with 10 years’ experience in the field of Performance Management and Development Systems with 3 years’ at a supervisory level. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s licence is a prerequisite.
Competencies:Knowledge of PMDS policy, protocols and committees. Knowledge of stakeholders in Social Development. Sound knowledge of Human Resource Development policies and programmes. Good communication and presentation skills.
Key Performance Areas: Implement and coordinate the Performance Management and Development System. Plan and facilitate PMDS workshops. Implement departmental PMDS policy. Evaluate procedures. Ensure monitoring and evaluation of PMDS policy and procedures. Provide advisory services in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Validate PMDS documents, reviews and agreements, and the Annual Assessment. Manage the PMDS database on Excel and on the Persal System.
ADMIN OFFICER TO THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS
Salary Notch: R226 611 per annum (level 7)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Sarah Baartman: Humansdorp Local Service Office
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a National Diploma/B Degree in Public Management/ Financial Management/ Human Resources Management/ Business Management with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience OR Senior Certificate (Matric) with at least 10 years’ relevant experience. A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Competencies: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. Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access).
Key Performance Areas: Request BAS and LOGIS reports for the reconciliation purposes. Control asset movements, additions and maintenance of asset manual and on LOGIS. Conduct physical verification and stocktaking of assets within the region. Report losses, make balance adjustments and correct differences/misallocations, through journals. Ensure compliance with the asset & inventory management policy and treasury regulations. Marking, serialising and bar-coding of all assets with unique numbers within the department. Maintain departmental asset register on LOGIS. Report all lost control aspects of physical assets. Reporting of losses and disclosure of financials on the financial statement. Perform monthly counting of inventory. Control and maintain bin card system and update relevant records accordingly. Creating and preparing of orders using Logis system. Processing, posting and recording of day to day activities and transactions on logis. Receiving of new vehicle and update Asset register with all the vehicle information in order to have an updated vehicle database. Assist drivers with completing vehicle accident forms. Administer and arrange with merchants and call center vehicle maintenance (vehicle services, licensing, and minor repairs) Distribution of traffic fines, visit panel beating workshop to check progress on vehicle that were booked in. Conduct vehicle audits. Issue trip authority using the TRM System. Capture fuel slips for reconciliation of fuel used on monthly basis. Arrange driver’s competency testing for departmental officials. Assist officials with subsidy applications. Capture Scheme A travelling and S&T claims on the system as well as assist officials when they need help with their travelling claims (Scheme B). Check record and process log returns 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.
STATE ACCOUNTANT
Salary Notch: R226 611per annum (level 7)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Sarah Baartman: District Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a B Degree/ National Diploma in Finance or Internal Auditing with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience OR Senior Certificate (Matric) with at least 10 years’ relevant experience. Computer Literacy. A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Competencies:Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Proven knowledge of BAS and PERSAL.
Key Performance Areas: Manage and effect employee deductions. Draw Persal exceptions and identify reconciling items Perform Peral/Bas reconciliation. Approve Bas / Persal transaction. Maintain proper filling of documentation. Clear and reconcile suspense accounts. Render tax administration and distribution services for the department. Prepare monthly and yearly tax reconciliations. Render distribution of payrolls and pay slips also supervise subordinates.
PROV ADMIN OFFICER
Salary Notch: R226 611 per annum (level 7)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Sarah Baartman: District Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a B Degree in Administration or equivalent qualification with two (2) year’s relevant working experience OR Senior Certificate (Matric) with 10 years’ relevant experience. Computer literacy. Knowledge of MIS procurement process. A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Competencies:Good reading and writing skills. Administration skills. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of the Public Service Legislations, policies and procedures such as PFMA, PPPFA, GIAMA.
Key Performance Areas: Monitor and reconcile all payments weekly. Retrieve reports on MIS and BAS. Conduct records and document management on both manually and electronically. Monitor budget expenditure against the cash flow projections weekly. Capture data on Infrastructure Reporting Module, Commit funds and payment of service providers on MIS, Consolidate monthly and Quarterly reports of the unit. Responsible for variety of duties related to Infrastructure and Facilities management.
ADMIN OFFICER: OFFICE OF THE HOD
Salary Notch: R226 611per annum (level 7)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Head Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a B Degree/National Diploma in Administration/ Accounting/equivalent qualification with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience OR Senior Certificate (Matric) with 10 years’ relevant experience. A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Competencies:Knowledge of administration and business administration. Knowledge of Public sector policies. Knowledge of procurement systems, PFMA, PSA regulations and Supply Chain Management. Excellent communications skills. Analytical ability.
Key Performance Areas: Conduct records and document management both manually and electronically. Be responsible for variety of administration duties related to provisioning services. Monitor and manage provisioning process at operational level. Supervise staff. Provide logistic support functions such as transport administration, travel and accommodation arrangements of officials for the Office. Monitor budget expenditure patterns as well as monthly projections for the Local Service Office. Monitor submissions, memorandums and orders. Supervise the ordering of stationery, office supplier, courier services and deliveries.
STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL PLANNING
Salary Notch: R226 611per annum (level 7)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Head Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a Degree in Commerce /National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Internal Auditing with a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience OR Senior Certificate (Matric) with ten years’ relevant experience. A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Competencies:Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of BAS and Persal. Advanced knowledge of MS, Excel, Ms Word and PowerPoint and Presentation skills. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Key Performance Areas: To maintain and perform reconciliation of ledge accounts. To clear suspense accounts and reports to the Assistant Director on unclear suspense accounts monthly. Effectively and efficiently manage interdepartmental claims. To perform month and year end closure. Assist in compilation of Pro – forma and Annual Financial Statements. To ensure that information on AFS is supported by accurate supporting documentation. To ensure that the Department complies with the requirements of Circular 1 of 2009 and submission thereof as prescribed by Provincial Treasury.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: (1 Year Contract) (5)
Salary Notch: R226 611 per annum (level 7)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Head Office: Office of DDG (1); Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-DSD-01/07/2018-Chief Director: Social Welfare Services (1); Ref. DSD-01/07/2018- Chief Director: Specialist Social Services (1); Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Director: HRA (1); Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Director: Women Development (1).
Minimum Requirements: An appropriate Degree/National Diploma with two (2) years relevant experience OR Senior Certificate (Matric) with ten (10) years relevant experience. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Competencies:Knowledge of Public Service policies and procedures. Good communication skills. Innovative thinking ability as well as problem solving skills. Sound personal values in terms of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. Excellent personal and organisational skills
Key Performance Areas: Record appointment and events and manage the Director’s diary. Scrutinize incoming and outgoing documents to determine actions/information/other documents required. Prepare documents, memorandums, letters and presentations for the Director. Compile agenda and take minutes during Directorate meetings. Follow up on resolutions take in the meetings. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel and related arrangements (flight, care rental, accommodation etc.) Process travel and subsistence claims for the Director. Create and maintain a filing system in line with the Departmental filing system. Execute procurement processes, follow – ups invoices, compile GRV’s and clear outstanding commitments
ADMIN CLERK (2)
Salary Notch: R152 862per annum (level 5)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-DSD-01/07/2018-Sarah Baartman: Humansdorp Local Service Office (1); Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Camdeboo Local Service Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric) with 2 year’s relevant experience. 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
Key Performance Areas: Render general clerical support services. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the District. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the District. Provide financial administration support services in the District.
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GR 1 (3)
Salary Notch: R130 434 per annum
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-OR Tambo: Libode Local Service Office (2), Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-KSD Area Office (1)
Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 plus Registration Certificate as an Auxiliary Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (latest copy/ current year of proof of registration). 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).
Key Performance Areas: Be responsible for crime prevention programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school. Assist the Community Development Practitioner in the implementation of diversion programmes by gathering information for report writing, and life skills programmes. Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prison or residential care facilities. Provide supervision services to those young persons’ placed by court under community service and probation supervision orders. Be responsible for family finding or tracing where it is necessary.
HR REGISTRY CLERK
Salary Notch: R152 862 per annum (level 5)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-Head Office (X2)
Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric) with two (2) years relevant experience. Computer Literacy.
Competencies:Knowledge of Registry procedures, policies and exposure to general office administration. Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills. Ability to maintain high level of professionalism, confidentiality and reliability. Ability to work under pressure, independently and a team. Good office practice.
Key Performance Areas: Open, Close and Record files according to the Archives instruction. Assist the Department with obtaining of information pertaining to Audit. Keep file index according to the NIMR standard. Ensuring that the sorting and filing of correspondence is up to date on a daily basis. Ensure availability of files or documents where necessary. Doing general filing according to the filing index.
DATA CAPTURER
Salary Notch: R152 862 per annum (level 5)
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018-OR Tambo: Lusikisiki Local Service Office
Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric) with two (2) years relevant experience. Computer Literacy.
Competencies:The ability to use computer, fax machine, photocopier, scanner and telephone. Communication skills. The ability to work independently, prioritise work activities and use time efficiently. The ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure and stressful conditions.
Key Performance Areas: Type letters and memorandum and monitor the flow of documents within the Service office. Handle general administration duties and record keeping. Perform all other duties as assigned. Perform other clerical duties such as sorting, filing and e-mailing.
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GR 1
Salary Notch: R124 047per annum
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018- Alfred Nzo: Maluti Local Service Office (1),
Minimum Requirements: Grade12 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.
Key Performance Areas: 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
GENERAL ASSISTANT
Salary Notch: R90 234 per annum
Ref. DSD-01/07/2018- Nelson Mandela: Enkuselweni Secure Care Centre (1),
Minimum Requirements: Grade10 or equivalent qualification.
Competencies:Poses good communication skills. Be able to work as a team
Key Performance Areas: Provide effective office and property care support services. Control the access of office accommodation. Oversee and prepare boardrooms and offices for meetings and gatherings. Provide routine general work, compliance and maintenance services: open windows everyday for hygiene and infection control purposes. Damp and dry dusting. Empty dustbin in all the designated areas. Remove office items/furniture from one area to another for effective cleaning. Report safety 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. Remove and store waste in the designated areas.
CLOSING DATE: 20 July 2018.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.zaorwww.ecdsd.gov.za orwww.dpsa.gov.za
Enquiries can be directed to Ms Z Moyeni at 043 605 5049 OR Ms A. Njaba 043 605 5101.
Applications can be forwarded to the following District:
HEAD OFFICE: Hand Delivery: HR Beacon Hill Office Park, corner of Hargreaves Road and Hockey Close, King William’s Town, for the attention of Ms. Njaba or Post to The Head of Department: Social Development, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho, 5605 Enquiries can be directed to Ms Z. Moyeni at 043 605-5049 / Ms A. Njaba 043 605-5101/ Mr M. Madonci 0436055110.
DISTRICT OFFICES:
Alfred Nzo: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 401, Mnt Ayliff, 4735 or hand deliver at Room 7 Mt Ayliff Counseling Centre, Garane Street for the attention of Ms L. Gawula. Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Gawula at039 – 2540900
Amathole:The District Co-ordinator, 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 Coordinator, 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 Coordinator, 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 Coordinator, 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 Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private bag X 3906 North End 5056 or hand delivered at Room 208, IbhayiBulding, Straundale Road Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson 041 406-5750
Sarah Baartman: The District Co-ordinator, 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 Head of the Department, 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.