KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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NOTE : Reference is made to DPSA Circular No. 05 of 2022. The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum vita. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from State Security on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to signing of the employment contract and annual performance agreement. The successful candidates will be required to undergo security clearance, competency-based assessment, technical assessment, and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Candidates will be assessed and selected in accordance with the relevant measures that apply to employment in the Public Service. 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.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DISTRICT DIRECTORS (X5 POSTS) 
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : uMgungundlovu, UMkhanyakude, UMzinyathi, UThukela and uGu District 
Ref: No: DSD01/01/2023UMGU 
Ref No: DSD02/01/2023UMKHA 
Ref No: DSD03/01/2023UMZI 
Ref No: DSD04/01/2023UTHUK 
Ref No: DSD05/01/2023UGU 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker, Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker, SMS Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Service (Nyukela Certificate), A valid Driver’s License; 5 years of experience in middle/senior managerial level. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Labour Registrations Act; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Fraud Prevention Strategies; Welfare Laws; Non-Profit Organizations Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Employee Performance Management and Development System; Public Participation; Service Delivery Frameworks; Social Dynamics of KwaZulu-Natal Communities; Provincial Growth and Development Plan. Skills: 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; Communication; Research; Presentation; Facilitation; Language; Computer literacy; Numeracy and Driving. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the provision of social welfare services. Manage the provision of services to children and families. Manage the provision of restorative services. Manage and facilitate the provision of community development. Manage the provision of quality assurance. Manage the provision of corporate services. Provide leadership and strategic direction to the District and inputs to the Department Strategy. Manage resources of the District and provide inputs to Policies. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms NJ Mzizi (UMgungundlovu & UGu) Tel No: 033 341 7906 
Mr BM Gumede (uMkhanyakude) Tel No: 035 874 8705 
Mr ST Mphuthi (uMzinyathi & uThukela) Tel No: 036 634 6600

OTHER POSTS
 
 
SERVICE OFFICE MANAGERS (X26 POSTS) 
SALARY : R908 502 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Babanango; Mahlabathini; KwaNgwanase; Ingwavuma; Bergville; Ekuvukeni; Kranskop; Greytown; Inanda; Chartsworth; KwaDukuza; Mpumalanga; Pietermaritzburg; Richmond; Mpofana; Umshwati; Umuziwabantu; Ezingolweni; Port Shepstone; Umdoni; Umzumbe; Phungashe; Greater Kokstad; uMzimkhulu; Hlanganani and Umfolozi Service Office 
Ref No: DSD06/01/2023BABANA 
Ref No: DSD07/01/20123MAHLA 
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Ref No: DSD33/01/2023UMFO 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker; Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker; A valid driver’s license; 3 to 5 years’ junior managerial experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Legislation pertaining to Social Welfare service delivery; Understanding of SASSA functions; Social dynamics of KwaZulu-Natal communities; Human Resource Management; Labour Relations Act; Service Delivery frameworks; Public Participation; Community outreach; Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Communications; Interpersonal relations; Report writing; Financial management; Change management; Time management; Project management; Leadership; Diversity management; Decision Making; Counselling; Service delivery innovation; Client orientation and customer focus; Presentation; Facilitation; Problem Solving and analysis; Conflict Resolution; Interviewing; Computer literacy; Numeracy and Language skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage comprehensive integrated social developmental services within a Local Municipal area. Ensure the provision of Social Welfare Services. Ensure the provision of Community Development Services. Ensure the provision of Corporate Support Services. Ensure the implementation of Departmental policies and other relevant legislations in the day to day running of the service office. Manage the resources of the Service Office. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms SH Mfeka (Babanango & Mahlabathini) Tel No: 035 874 8706 
Ms DN Mbonambi (KwaNgwanase & Ingwavuma) Tel No: 035 794 5018 
Ms MN Memela (Bergville & Ekuvukeni) Tel No: 036 634 66 00 
Mr TC Khanyile (Kranskop & Greytown) Tel No: 034 299 7578 
Ms RM Ntombela (Inanda) Tel No: 031 336 8704 
Ms NC Gebashe (Chartsworth & Mpumalanga) Tel No: 031 336 8700 
Ms NW Dludla (KwaDukuza) Tel No: 031 336 8843 
Ms NND Nondabula (Pietermaritzburg, Richmond, Mpofana & Umshwati) Tel No: 033 341 7904 
Ms BE Zulu (Umuziwabantu, Ezingolweni, Port Shepstone, Umdoni, Umzumbe & Phungashe) Tel No: 039 682 7506 
Ms SM Sikhakhane (Greater- Kokstad, uMzimkhulu & Hlanganani) Tel No: 039 259 7043 
Mr ND Mchunu (UMfolozi) Tel No: 035 794 5018 
 
 
 
 
FACILITY MANAGERS (X4 POSTS) 
SALARY : R908 502 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Madadeni Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre, Khanyani Treatment Centre for Children; Princess Mkabayi Child and Youth Care Centre; Ngwelezane Child and Youth Care Centre 
Ref No: DSD34/01/2023MAD 
Ref No: DSD35/01/2023KHANY 
Ref No: DSD36/01/2023PRINC 
Ref No: DSD37/01/2023NGWE 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker; Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker, A valid Driver’s License; 3-5 years’ junior managerial experience as a social worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Legislation pertaining to Social Welfare service delivery; Understanding of SASSA functions; Social dynamics of KwaZulu-Natal communities; Human Resource Management; Labour Relations Act; Service Delivery frameworks; Public Participation; Community outreach; Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Communications; Interpersonal relations; Report writing; Financial management; Change management; Time management; Project management; Leadership; Diversity management; Decision Making; Counselling; Service delivery innovation; Client orientation and customer focus; Presentation; Facilitation; Problem Solving and analysis; Conflict Resolution; Interviewing; Computer literacy; Numeracy and Language skills. 
 
DUTIES : Coordination the delivery of social welfare services. Manage care and support services. Manage paramedical and support services. Ensure effective and efficient provision of corporate support services. Provide advice, guidance and inputs to policies. Manage resources of the Facility. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms ZB Mdlalose (Madadeni & Khanyani Treatment Centres) at 017 735 3822 
Mr TC Khanyile (Princess Mkabayi CYCC) Tel No: 034 299 7578 
Mr ND Mchunu (Ngwelezane CYCC) Tel No: 035 794 5018 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES GRADE 1 (X5 POSTS) 
SALARY : R831 015 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Harry Gwala; UMkhanyakude; UThukela and Zululand Districts (X2 posts) 
Ref No: DSD38/01/2023HARRY 
Ref No: DSD39/01/2023UMKH 
Ref No: DSD40/01/2023UTHUK 
Ref No: DSD41/01/2023ZUL 
Ref No: DSD42/01/2023ZUL 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker, Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker, A valid Driver’s License; A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge: Expert skills to challenge structural source of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion; Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being. The understanding and ability to provide complex social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. The ability and competence to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required. Skills: Communication; Listening; Interpersonal; Computer, Research; Problem solving; Advance Report writing; Conflict management; Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling; Analytical thinking; Presentation; Financial management; Leadership and Driving. 
 
DUTIES : Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a) defined area (s) of specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, group, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources. Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken. Perform and/or ensure that all the administrative functions required in the unit are performed. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms SM Sikhakhane (Harry Gwala) Tel No: 039 259 7043 
Ms DN Mbonambi (uMkhanyakude) Tel No: 035 571 1001 
Ms MN Memela (uThukela) Tel No: 036 634 66 00 
Ms SH Mfeka (Zululand) Tel No: 035 874 8506 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGER: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: GRADE 1 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : R831 015 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Harry Gwala; uMzinyathi and uThukela District 
Ref No. DSD43/01/2023HG 
Ref No: DSD44/01/2023UMZI 
Ref No: DSD45/01/2023UTHUK 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development/ Development studies; A minimum of 10 years’ experience recognized experience in Community Development after obtaining the required Qualification; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge on theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application. Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, its inter- relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions. The ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects. The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self- empowerment ventures. Knowledge of Public Service Management Framework, i.e PFMA and Labour Relations, Skills; Communication; presentation; Problem solving; complex research; Financial management; Project Management; Computer literacy; Policy formulation and implementation; Complex reports writing and Driving. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions (Youth and Women Development, Institutional Capacity Building and Support for NPOs, Poverty Alleviation, Sustainable Livelihood and Community Mobilization) in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the unit/sub directorate. Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Develop proposals to amend/ maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where required. Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms SM Sikhakhane (Harry Gwala) Tel No: 039 259 7043 
Mr TC Khanyile (uMzinyathi) Tel No: 034 299 7578 
Ms MN Memela (uThukela) Tel No: 036 634 66 00 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER: GRADE 1 (X15 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R227 550 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Richmond; Vulindlela; Umzumbe; Umuziwabantu; Phungashe; Hlanganani; Ubuhlebezwe; Durban; Inanda; KwaDukuza; EMadlangeni; Nquthu; Nkandla; Umfolozi and Phongola Service office 
Ref No: DSD46/01/2023RICH 
Ref No: DSD47/01/2023VUL 
Ref No: DSD48/01/2023UMZU 
Ref No: DSD49/01/2023UMUZ 
Ref No: DSD50/01/2023PHUNG 
Ref No: DSD51/01/2023INGWE 
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Ref No: DSD59/01/2023UMFO 
Ref No: DSD60/01/2023PHONG 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development/ Development studies; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, 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, Employee performance Management and Development System. Skills; Computer literacy, Planning and organizing, Communication; Financial management; Interpersonal, Presentation and Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Research, report writing, Problem solving, Numeracy, Language, Driving. 
 
DUTIES : Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions (Youth and Women Development, Institutional Capacity Building and Support for NPOs, Poverty Alleviation, Sustainable Livelihood and Community Mobilization) in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. Liaise and Coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external (in Departments/Provinces, NGOs, Local Community Structures and Faith Based Organizations). 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 : Ms PP Khuzwayo (Richmond Service Office) Tel No: 033 212 2266 
Ms NP Mthethwa (Vulindlela Service Office) Tel No: 033 505 0087 
Ms BA Mathaba (Umuziwabantu Service Office) Tel No: 039 433 1010 
Ms P Ngesi (Umzumbe Service Office) Tel No: 039 972 1434 
Ms CM Mnguni (Phungashe Service Office) Tel No: 039 835 7251/3 
Ms T Ngcobo (Ubuhlebezwe Service Office) Tel No: 039 834 1176 
Ms H Ndobe (Hlanganani Service Office) Tel No: 039 832 0017 
Ms P Moodley (Durban Service Office) Tel No: 031 360 5400 
Ms CT Mntambo (Inanda) Tel No: 031 510 1569 
Ms NKN Khuluse (KwaDukuza Service Office) Tel No: 032 552 5246 
Ms PN Mthethwa (Emadlangeni Service Office) Tel No: 034 331 4456 
Ms NNN Hadebe (Nquthu Service Office) Tel No: 034 237 1192 
Ms IZ Msomi (Nkandla Service Office) Tel No: 035 833 7700 
Ms BT Mbuyazi (Umfolozi Service Office) Tel No: 035 787 6340 
Ms HJ Mthembu (Phongola) Tel No: 034 413 1093 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: DSD61/01/2023HO 
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Grade 12/ Senior Certificate. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Service Delivery Framework, Archives Act, Promotion of Access to Information, Records Management Prescripts. Skills: Computer literacy, Writing, Numeracy, Language, Communication; Interpersonal relations; Organizing. 
DUTIES : Provide registry counter services, Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, Provide and effective filing and record management service, Operate office machines in relation to the registry function, Process documents for archiving and/disposal. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr KC Kheswa Tel No: 033 264 5406 
 
 
 
 
 
DRIVER/ MESSENGER REF NO: DSD62/02/2023HO 
SALARY : R151 884 per annum (Level 04) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Grade 10, 7-12 months experience in driving. Knowledge:- Knowledge of the procedure to operate the motor vehicle e.g. procedures to obtain trip authorities, complete the logbooks of the motor vehicle, to obtain consumables ( e.g petrol) and obtain basic services ( e.g. fixing flat tyre); Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilization of the motor vehicle e.g. how and for what purpose can the motor vehicle be utilized, what is the requirements for the storage of the vehicle; knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintain properly; Knowledge of the procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support functions like registry functions and the making of photocopies; knowledge of the Cities in which the functions will be performed. Skills Language; Writing; Computer Literacy; Driving; Communications; Interpersonal; Planning; Organizing. 
 
DUTIES : Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail and documents) Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely; complete all the required and prescribed records and logs books with regard to the vehicle and goods handled. Render a clerical support/ messenger service in the office. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr KC Kheswa Tel No: 033 264 5406