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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. 
 
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on form z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old). The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to please direct your applications to the Employment Equity Office for attention Ms B. Khutsoane. All applicants is also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents. 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 please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
 
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SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: PROBATION AND CANALISATION REF NO: SD/2019/08/04 
SALARY: R794 889 - R 1 100 325 per annum (within the OSD Framework) 
CENTRE: West Rand Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Social Work with 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in Social Work canalisation, child protection and statutory social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Submission of valid registration certificate with the SACSSP Council. A valid driver's license. Knowledge of all relevant Public Service prescripts, Policy on Financial Awards to Service Providers, The Constitution of Republic of South Africa, Legislation International Instruments as well as Policies relevant to social dynamics, human behaviour, social systems and Social Work empowerment interventions. Skills and Competencies: Planning and organizing, administration, networking, communication (written and oral), co-ordination, analytical thinking, computer Illiterate, monitoring and evaluation, problem solving, report writing, financial management, project management and ability to compile complex report skills. Experience in canalisation will be an added advantage. 
 
 
DUTIES: Facilitate and manage the statutory service delivery, focusing mainly on Probation and Canalisation. Manage cases of children and youth in conflict with the law, preparation of court cases and oversee the allocation of cases to Probation Officers for investigation. Ensure the effective implementation and monitoring with adherence to policies and legislative mandates. Facilitate stakeholder capacity building and manage stakeholder relations. Facilitate registration and maintain database of institutions providing care and support to children in conflict with the law. Provide supervision to policy developers. Perform the administrative functions required in the unit. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Makgorogo Tel No: (011) 950 7782/ (011) 950 7700 
APPLICATIONS: Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 16 Human Street, Krugersdorp, or posted to Private Bag X 2068, Krugersdorp, 1740. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. S Makgorogo 
 
NOTE: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SERVICE POINT REF NO: SD/2019/08/05 
SALARY: R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE: West Rand Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three-year Tertiary qualification in Public Management/Monitoring and Evaluation with 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in service delivery monitoring environment in the public sector. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of Legislative and Policy frameworks on the transformation of service delivery systems in the public service. Knowledge and understanding of Departmental decentralization model, service point monitoring systems, procedures and processes. Skills and Competencies. Good planning, coordinating, Analytical, report writing, communication, leadership, community development and interpersonal relations skills. The individual must be development orientated, honest, innovative and thorough in details. 
 
DUTIES: Monitoring of administrative support services, provisioning of fleet management, human resource management, supply chain management and oversee the provision of switchboard services. Monitoring of service delivery improvement programmes including the implementation of queue marshalling and referral systems. Monitoring the provision of signage to service points, management of queries and promote service points in the communities. Allocate staff in service points. Develop staff performance contract, conduct quarterly performance reviews, leave plans, staff grievances and disciplinary matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr RS Makgorogo Tel No: (011) 950 7803 
APPLICATIONS: Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 16 Human Street, Krugersdorp, or posted to- Private Bag x 2068, Krugersdorp 1740. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr RS Makgorogo Tel No: (011) 950 7803 
 
NOTE: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 


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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: RESEARCHER REF NO: SD/2019/08/06 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Social Sciences with 1-2 years’ experience as a researcher. Basic knowledge of research practice and methodology. Basic knowledge of complex research design and methodology. Skills and Competencies. Self-driven, innovation creative, basic research advocacy, basic research problem identification and basic project management skills. 
 
DUTIES: Designing small scale complex research projects. Developing small scale research proposals. Providing advice on the implementation of small research projects. Monitoring the execution of small scale research projects. Presenting small scale research briefing sessions to role players. Communicating small scale research findings within the Department. Compiling small scale research reports. Interpret and report small scale research findings and recommendations in the department. Scheduling and implementing departmental small scale research projects and business plan. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mbedana Tel No: (011) 227 0139 
APPLICATIONS: Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, Head Office, 69 Commissioner Street or Private bag X 35, Johannesburg, 2000. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Skosana, Tel No: (011) 227 0069 
 
NOTE: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT (RESEARCH AND POLICY COORDINATION) REF NO: SD/2018/08/07 
SALARY: R257 508 per annum plus benefits 
CENTRE: Johannesburg Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification with 3-5 years’ experience in rendering a support service to Senior Management. Knowledge on the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Project Office) is essential. Skills and Competencies Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds. Good telephone etiquette, High level of reliability, ability to do research and analyse documents and situations. Basic knowledge on financial administration. 
 
DUTIES: Register all incoming and outgoing mail and documents. Qualities assure the standard required on incoming and outgoing documents. Route incoming mail and documents. Return documents to staff for correction, amendment and implementation. Follow up on the submission of required documents with managers and staff. Maintain a register of incoming and outgoing mail and documents. Distribute information to managers and staff. Notify managers about scheduled and unscheduled meetings in the component. Liaise with other components regarding the submission of documents. Coordinate the distribution of reports to line managers and staff. Quality assures submitted data against set criteria and standards. Submit consolidated reports as per the set timelines. Maintain records of all consolidated and submitted records. Record commitments made by the Director/Chief Director. Secure and change appointment as required. Confirm appointments and commitments. Assist in the scheduling of appointments in the order of priority and importance. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms T Mbhense Tel No: (011) 355 7703 
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be delivered to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, Head Office, 69 Commissioner Street or Private Bag X 35, Johannesburg, 2000. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification. 
 
NOTE: The Department also urges all designated / preferred groups applying for positions to please direct your applications to the Employment Equity Officer for attention Ms B. Khutsoane. All applicants is also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents. The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIALWORK (X22 POSTS) 
SALARY: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (within the OSD Framework) 
CENTRE: Ekurhuleni Region Ref No: SD/2019/08/08 (X19 Posts) 
Johannesburg Metro Region Ref No: SD/2019/08/09 (X1 Post) 
Sedibeng Region Ref No: SD/2019/08/10 (X1 Post) 
JW Luckhoff CYCC Ref No: SD/2019/08/11 (X1 Post) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Social Work. Current registration with SACSSP and the registration certificate. Knowledge and understating of legislation, policy, procedures and processes related to social work. Knowledge and understanding of Departmental Social Work Strategy, procedures and policies. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and skills: To challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, exclusion and to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being. The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. 
 
DUTIES: Develop, determine and plan programmes to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions, report on progress and identify further/amended interventions to address the identified conditions. Study professional journals and publications in order to ensure that recognisance is taken of new developments. Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously. Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ekurhuleni Region: Ms N Pete Tel No: (011) 820 0332 
Johannesburg Metro Region: Ms C Dukwana Tel No: (011) 355 9502 
Sedibeng Region: Ms Lorna Harmse Tel No: (016) 930 2055 
JW Luckhoff Child and Youth Care Centre: Ms J Fouche Tel No: (010) 344 1280 
 
APPLICATIONS: Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, Ekurhuleni Region 40 Catlin Street, Germiston,1400 or posted to -Private Bag x1008, Germiston, 1400 for Attention Ms N Pete 
Johannesburg Metro Region: 91 Commissioner Street, Private Bag x1 Johannesburg, 2000 for Attention Ms C Dukwana, Sedibeng Region 3 Moshoeshoe Street or posted to Private bag x029, Vanderbijlpark, 1900 
JW Luckhoff Child and Youth Care Centre: Vaal dam road, Heidelberg for Attention Ms J Fouche 
 
NOTE: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019

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