EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

 
CLOSING DATE : 05 October 2018 
 
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. 
 
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REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12/ Matric plus B Degree in Social Work. 10 years’ minimum experience in Social Work practice with community development, project management, monitoring and evaluation and research work. 5 years with supervision and management experience. 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 Districts, 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 and evaluate District operations in relations to 365 days’ action campaign. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate Pillar 1 of the POA, Coordinate implementation of Everyday Hearoes 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 Z. Moyeni Tel No: 043 605 5049 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT MANAGER: CONDITIONAL GRANT REF NO: DSD 01/09/2018 (X2 POSTS) 
(1 Year Contract) 
SALARY : R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : King Williams Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Can be directed to Ms Z. Moyeni Tel No: 043 605 5049