KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

 
Zululand District: The District Director Department of Social Development, Private Bag X13 Ulundi, 3838 or hand deliver to King Dinuzulu Highway, Administration Building, 2nd Floor, Zone 3, Ulundi, 3838. For Attention: Ms FN Ntombela. 
 
King Cetshwayo District: The District Director: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X02 Empangeni Rail, 3910 or hand deliver to 10 Bronze Street, Empangeni Rail, 3910. For Attention: Ms NS Mbokazi. 
 
UThukela District: The District Director: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9917 Ladysmith, 3370 or hand deliver to 108 Rholihlahla Street, Peters, Ladysmith, 3370. For Attention: Mr PM Mpanza. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 05 October 2018 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by a CV and original certified copies of all educational qualifications, Identity document and Driver’s license required by the post advertised. Applications must be forwarded to relevant address. Applicants must indicate the reference number of the post applied and the centre on Form Z83. Application forms Z83 (Application for Employment) should be fully completed and signed by the applicant. Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Applicants who will promote the achievement of employment equity targets and who meet minimum appointment requirements will be given preference. The employment is subject to signing of the employment contract and annual performance agreement. The candidates will be required to undergo security clearance, competency based assessment and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful. 
 

 
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA, A valid driver’s license, A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level. Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Public Service; Policy Analysis and development; Public Service Act and Regulations; Labour Relations Act and Relevant Regulations;; Interpretation of Statue; Administrative Law; Research Methodology; PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Organizational behaviour analysis; Strategic business management; Ministerial Handbook; Social Dynamics of KwaZulu-Natal Communities; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act and other relevant Acts/Legislative Mandates. Skills/ Core competencies: communication; Computer; presentation; interpersonal relations; strategic planning; Analytical; financial management, Time management; conflict management; problem solving, relationship management. Decision making; change management; leadership; research; organizational; project management; Report writing. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure the provision of integrated analysis and policy coordination services; Manage institutional performance assessment and programmes evaluation services; Manage and implement organizational development, change management and service delivery; Manage the provision of communication services and stakeholder management; Manage and facilitate the provision of information communication and technology management services; Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms NG Khanyile Tel No: (033) 264 5402 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: DSD01/06/2018HO 
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SALARY : R1 005 063 per annum Level 13 (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/ Management/Monitoring and Evaluation (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA, A valid driver’s license, A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Public Service; Policy Analysis and development; Labour Relations Act and Relevant Regulations; Public Service Act and Regulations; Interpretation of Statute; Administrative Law; Research Methodology; PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Organizational behaviour analysis; Strategic business management; Ministerial Handbook; Social Dynamics of KwaZulu-Natal Communities; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act and other relevant Acts/Legislative Mandates. Skills/ Core competencies: Strategic capability and leadership program and project management, financial management, change management, services delivery innovation, problem solving, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus. Computer, communication; presentation; interpersonal relations; Analytical; Time management; conflict management; research; organizational; report writing; decision making, relationship management. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and report performance on the delivery of social development; Develop monitoring and reporting systems aligned to the planning, budgeting and reporting cycles; Evaluate the implementation of departmental policies; programmes and projects. Manage the development and implementation of policies; Manage the resources of the directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Sophazi Tel No: (033) 264 5437 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: HIV/AIDS AND SUPPORT REF NO: DSD02/06/2018HO 
SALARY : R1 005 063 per annum Level 13 (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7); Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker; Proof of current registration with South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in social work environment; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Social Welfare Laws; Community Development Laws; PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Employment Equity Act; Research Methodology; National Development Plan; Youth Development Policy; Community Outreach; Service Delivery Frameworks; Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills/Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; People management and empowerment; Financial management; change management; Programme and Project Management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis; client orientation and customer focus; communications skills; research; presentation; facilitations; language; Policy analysis; computer literacy and numeracy. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the provision of care and support to those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS; Manage the provision of Social Relief of Distress; Ensure integration of HIV/AIDS support services with other stakeholders; Manage the development and implementation of policies; Manage resources of the Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms PF Luthuli Tel No: (033) 264 2053 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: UTHUKELA DISTRICT REF NO: DSD03/06/2018UTH 
SALARY : R1 005 063 per annum Level 13 (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : uThukela District 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7); Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. Proof of current registration with South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level; A valid Driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act and Regulations; PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Fraud Prevention Strategies; Social Welfare Laws; Labour Relations Act; Non-Profit Organizations Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Procurement Legislation; Public Participation; Employee Performance Management and Development System; Community Outreach; Service Delivery Framework; Provincial Growth and Development Plan. Skills/Core competencies: strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial management; change management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; problem solving and analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Computer; Facilitation; Presentation. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure the rendering of effective and efficient social welfare services; Ensure the rendering of effective and efficient community development services; Undertake service delivery quality assurance; Ensure the rendering of financial management services; Ensure the rendering of effective and efficient corporate support services; Manage resources of the District. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms PM Mhlongo Tel No: (036) 634 6600 
 

 
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years National Diploma in Public Administration/ Management/Monitoring and Evaluation, plus 3-5 years’ experience in Junior management. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge; Working knowledge of the Public Service; Public Service Regulation; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Impact Assessment; Knowledge of Government-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System; Knowledge of policy analysis and development; Organization behaviour analysis; Strategic business management. Skills: Communication; Computer literacy; Change Management; Strategic planning; Analytical thinking Interpersonal relations; Facilitation and presentation skills; Policy analysis and development; Financial management; Project management & Conflict management. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate Department evaluation; Facilitate the Departmental Reviews; Coordinate the assessments on the quality of governance and management practices; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage resource of the Sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Sophazi Tel No: (033) 264 5437 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: DUKUZA SERVICE OFFICE REF NO: DSD05/06/2018DUK (UTHUKELA DISTRICT) 
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SALARY : R363 507 – R676 248 per annum Grade 1- 2 
CENTRE : Dukuza Service Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. Proof of current registration with South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker; a minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP; A Valid driver’s license. Knowledge: knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems, the ability and competency to ensure that supervisees assist, advocate and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem solving capabilities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources efficiently and effectively, Understanding and ability to ensure that supervisees provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and effectively, ability to compile complex report. Skills: Presentation, Problem solving, Computer, Interpersonal relationship, Communication (written and verbal); Research, report writing, Financial management, Supervisory, welfare counselling, analytical, organizing, conflict management. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure that social work service with regard to care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work services; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Supervise all administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms TG Khumalo Tel No: (036) 438 6179 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER (X7 POSTS) 
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SALARY : R204 951 - R237 597 per annum, Grade 1 
CENTRE : Vulindlela Service Office (UMgungundlovu District): Ref No: DSD07/06/2018VULI 
Pietermaritzburg Service Office (UMgungundlovu District): Ref No: DSD08/06/2018PMB (X2 Posts) 
Impendle Service Office (UMgungundlovu District): Ref No: DSD09/06/2018IMPENDL 
UMzimkhulu Service Office (Harry Gwala District): Ref No: DSD10/06/2018UMZI 
Durban Service Office (EThekwini North District): Ref No: DSD11/06/2018DBN 
Paulpietersburg Service Office (Zululand District): Ref No: DSD12/06/2018PAUL
 
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Community Development/Development Studies. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of human behaviours and social system and legislation to assist with intervention at the point where people interact with their environment in order to promote self-empowerment, Community development work, skills, attitude and values of communities; Ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures, and ability to manage projects; Ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and Social systems, legislation; understanding of social dynamics of communities; Skills: Planning and organizing, presentation and facilitation; computer literacy, communications (verbal and written), Interpersonal; Monitoring and evaluation research, Project management, Problem solving, report writing; financial management. 
 
DUTIES : Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated Community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and co- ordinate with all role players (internal and external); to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community; Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs CSN Nondabula (Vulindlela Service Office) Tel No: 033 505 0087 
Ms P Manyathi (Pietermaritzburg Service Office) Tel No: 033 392 8600/53 
Mrs ML Hlalukane (Impendle Service Office) Tel No: 033 996 0414 
Mr MN Njomi (Umzimkhulu Service Office) (079 494 8856 
Mrs P Moodley (Durban Service Office) Tel No: 031 360 5444 
Mrs PL Manyanga (Paulpietersburg Service Office) Tel No: 034 996 7000