EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 
Duties: Coordinate executive administrative support to the Head of Department. Provide effective financial internal control measures for documents submitted for approval by the HOD to ensure compliance to the financial management legislative framework. Assist in compiling IYM report for the office. Assist in developing policies, strategies and procedure manuals aimed at improving service delivery of the office and ensure compliance in terms of mandates. Supervise, develop and manage employees’ performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Management and Development System (EPMDS). 
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT. 
Salary package: R733 257.00 per annum (Level 11) 
Ref No. DSD 02/02/202 Provincial Office 
 
Requirements: Senior Certificate, a Degree (NQF LEVEL 7) in Supply Chain Management/Financial Management/Purchasing Management/Business Management/Public Management. A minimum of 5 (five) years working experience in Supply Chain Management of which least three (3) years must be at supervisor level 
(Assistant Director) management level. SA valid driver‘s license; Knowledge of Public Service Policy Frameworks, in-depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), BBB-EE regulations, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management Regulations, notes, circulars, policy frameworks and related prescripts; In-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Management Systems, 
 
Competencies: Ability to meet deadlines; Ability to interact at strategic level and implement turn-around strategies; Service delivery orientated; Must be prepared to work under pressure and preparedness to work overtime, when required as well work independently. Must be able to analyse and interpret financial information (numerical and analytical); Excellent planning, project and organizational skills; Excellent leadership skills; Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills; Excellent report writing skills Good interpersonal relations; Must be able to handle customers Interpersonal relations as well as excellent conflict management skills; Must have the ability to interpret and present policies, reports and other prescripts; Experience in computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook); 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for the supply chain management processes of the organization (acquisition to Logistic management) Monitor and managing tender processes; Monitor and ensure timeous processing of quotations and open bids. Preparation of disclosure notes to the Financial Statements that include the awarded financial commitments of contracts and orders; Compilation, implementation and reporting on the operational and risk plans related to supply chain management; Continuously evaluate cost efficient of the Supply Chain Management control process and initiate improvement; Monitor, ensure and formulize customization of SCM policies and procedures to suit the needs of the organization; Responding to Parliamentary questions within the required timeframes; Attending to Supply Chain Management audit queries; Provide an ongoing basis support services to the organization as well supply chain advisory; Ensure all acquisition procedures comply with Supply Chain Management and Treasury Regulations and ensure that all bidding procedures are within the applicable legislative framework and prescripts by National Treasury. Serve on committees e.g. Bid Evaluation Committee; Management of Human Resources i.e. job descriptions, performance agreements, appraisals and development of staff; Maintaining and reporting of noncompliance in SCM; Maintaining and reporting of deviations as well updating the register on bids and deviations; Deal with queries relating to processing of requisitions and orders within the SCM process; Monitor and ensure effective sufficient system related to SCM are implemented in the organization; Supervise the Demand and Compliance sections as and when required. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK POLICY MANAGER: CONDITIONAL GRANT X2 (1 Year Renewable Contract) 
Salary Notch: R794 889 per annum Gr1 
(Ref. DSD 03/02/2020) Head Office (2) (OSD) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate, 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 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR1 
Salary Notch: R348 228 per annum (OSD) 
Ref. No. DSD 04/02/2020 Sarah Baartman: Graff-Reinet 
 
Minimum Requirements: 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). KPA’s: 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKERS Gr1 
Salary Notch: R257 592 per annum(OSD) 
Ref. No. DSD 05/02/2020 BCM Zwelitsha Local Service Office 
 
Minimum Requirements: 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GENERAL NURSING) OSD 
Salary Notch: R256 905 per annum (Grade 1) 
Ref No. DSD 06/02/2020 BCM: Silver Crown Old Age Home 
 
Requirements: Senior Certificate, a National Diploma/ B Degree in Nursing Science or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. SA valid driver’s license. Proof of current registration. 
 
Competencies: Execute duties and functions with proficiency within prescripts of the applicable legislation. Provide safe therapeutic environment. Monitor patient activities. Perform standard procedures in terms of policies and procedures. Adopt multidisciplinary approach to promote holistic patient/ client care. Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing care are implemented. Maintain accurate and complete patient records. Maintain client satisfaction through quality service innovation and professional nursing care by upholding the Batho Pele principles and patient’s rights. To ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources. Render quality nursing care to patients to take overall management of the unit in the absence of the Operational Manager. Evaluate staff performance adhering to the set standards of the Employee Performance Management and Development system (EPMDS). Motivate, couch and mentor staff. Management and control of scheduled drugs. Required to workday and night duty. Any other duties as required by the supervisor. 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD & YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR GR1 
Salary Notch: R 199 188per annum(OSD) 
Ref no. DSD 07/02/2020– OR Tambo: Qumbu Secure Centre 
 
Minimum Requirements: An appropriate NQF Level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in child and youth care work post after obtaining the required qualification. 5 years’ experience in a substance abuse environment. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage as well as FET or BQCC Qualification in Child and Youth Care. 
 
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. 
 
KPA`s: 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 958 per annum(OSD) 
Chris Hani: Intsika Yethu (Cofimvaba) (Ref. No. DSD 08/02/2020 
 
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.

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CLOSING DATE: 06th March 2020. 
 
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 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 Gqabi: 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 Building, 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 @ 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. 
 
NOTE FOR ALL POSTS 
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service Department or internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf.Z83 which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV indicating three reference person’s Name, Contact Numbers and a relationship with reference as checks will be done on nominated candidate(s), attach copies (certified within the past three months) of Qualification(s), Matric certificate, proof of Professional Registration & Driver’s license (where applicable), ID Document, Non-RSA Citizens to attach Permanent Resident Permits, Foreign Qualifications must be accompanied by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate. 
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 Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which will 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 recruiting department 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. 
 
ADDITIONAL NOTE: 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 the recruiting 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. The filling of these posts will be in line with the Annual Recruitment Plan 2018/19. The recruiting department has a right not to fill these posts. The People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.