MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Competencies: Planning and organizing skills. Analytical and project management skills. Research monitoring and evaluation skills. Financial Management skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Presentation skills. Leadership and Negotiating skills. Professional and Counselling skills.
 
Duties: Manage provision of social welfare services to children and youth. Manage provision of health care services to children and youth. Manage provision of Institutional care and development programmes. Manage provision of administrative and support services. Manage efficient and effective utilization of Human and Financial resources. Ensure implementation of Acts, Policies and procedures.
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: (PN-A2) [X2 posts]
SALARY: R256 905 — R297 825 pa. [OSD requirements depending on the years of experience plus uniform allowance]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20102
 
Requirements: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. (Experience is also considered within this post level for a better salary notch) Please attach your Certificate of Service if any. Dispensation certificate is essential.
 
Duties: Provide direction and supervision for the junior's personnel and implementation of nursing plan (clinical practice/quality care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indication for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with laws and regulation relevant to nursing and health care. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Provide comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Act as shift leader in Unit (where necessary) in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner.
 
 
 
 
 
 
NURSING ASSISTANT GR1 NA1 [X2 posts]
Salary: R132 525— R149 163 p.a. (OSD requirements depending on the years of experience plus uniform allowance)
CENTRE: NKAN GALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20103
 
Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate, Qualifications as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Nursing Assistant (Proof of registration to be attached).
 
Duties: Practice nursing in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing. Maintain the ethical standards of nursing, including professional development. Provide elementary nursing care which entails clinical observations, maintenance of hygiene and nutritional status of patients. Create a safe, therapeutic environment. Responsible for the efficient and effective utilization of material resources in the execution of tasks
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORK SUPERVISOR: GRADE 1 [X1 post]
SALARY: R 199 188 p.a [X1 post]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/04
 
Requirements: An appropriate recognised NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or relevant qualification. A minimum of 10 year's appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care work after obtaining the required qualifications Knowledge in minimum standards, Performance management system, Child Care Act, Batho Pele Principles, Administrative procedures and New development and methodologies in Child and Youth Care Work. Skills Good communication, conflict management, Problem solving, Ability to interpret policies and legislation, planning and organising, computer literacy, monitoring and evaluation, basic research and analytical skills, presentation and facilitation, people management and empowerment.
 
Personal attribute: Understanding, non-judgemental, respectful, caring, assertive, tolerant and ability to motivate.
 
Duties: Facilitate and supervise (secure), the caring for and life space interventions of children and young people. Form part of multi-disciplinary team. Supervise staff to ensure an effective an effective care service. Keep up to date with new developments in the child and youth care field. Supervise and perform clerical/administration functions.
 
 
 
 
 
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR: GRADE 1 [CARPENTER]
SALARY: 185 249 pa [x1 post]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/05
 
Requirements: A qualified Artisan in Carpentry. A minimum of 3 years related and complimentary experience in the construction industry performing carpentry tasks. Completed training programmes related to the relevant artisan qualification or APPL application. Facilitator, Assessor and Moderator accreditation. Knowledge of SETA structures and application. Teaching/lecturing experience will be an advantage. Knowledge of the 7 step Artisan Development Plan.
 
Duties: Train and instruct students in carpentry trade and skills. Train students in classroom and workshops providing theory and practical training through lectures, practical demonstration, practical simulations and supervision. Maintain student attendance registers and produce student progress reports. Monitor and report on student engagement and responsiveness to the teaching activities. Monitor and prepare relevant training materials and consumables for each course. Maintain all assessment records of student progress and performance. Submit annual and programme estimates of material needs including consumables. Report/Facilitate the maintenance of equipment and/or workshops. Comply with all registration, assessment and other data entry requirements. Ensure that the correct version of subject guidelines is utilized in the subject. Research and drive innovative teaching and teaming in the specific subjects. Perform maintenance and minor repairs to the Substance Abuse infrastructure to facilitate Work Integrated Learning to students.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORK TEAM
LEADER: GRADE 1 [X2 posts]
SALARY: R 157 245 p.a
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20106
 
Requirements: An appropriate recognised NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or relevant qualification. A minimum of 7 year's appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care work after obtaining the required qualifications. Knowledge in minimum standards, Performance management system, Child Care Act, Batho Pele Principles, Administrative procedures and New development and methodologies in Child and Youth Care Work. Skills Good communization, conflict management, Problem solving, Ability to interpret policies and legislation, planning and organising, computer literacy, monitoring and evaluation, basic research and analytical skills, presentation and facilitation, people management and empowerment.
 
Personal attribute: Understanding, non-judgemental, respectful, caring, assertive, tolerant and ability to motivate.

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ADMINISTRATION CLERK [X2 posts]
SALARY: 173 703 p.a [Level 5]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/07
 
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Computer certificate in [MS Packages]. Good communication skills (verbal and written), Planning and organisation skills.
 
Duties: To render administrative support services. Render general clerical support services. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component Provide financial administration support services in the component. Open files and maintain a good record keeping system.
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY CLERK: [x1 post]
SALARY: 173 703 p.a [Level 5]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/08
 
Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. Computer literacy. Good communication [written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties: Opening of relevant files for the office in line with the approved filling system. Receive, record and dispatch incoming and outgoing mail. Make photocopies. File documents. Retrieving of documents from files. Ensure that the filing is used effectively.
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1 [X15 posts]
SALARY: R140 958 p.a
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/09
 
Requirements: An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or relevant qualification. Knowledge in Development programmes, Clerical/ Administration procedures, of rules and procedures of the care Centre. Skills in communication, ability to intervene and resolve conflict, Problem solving, planning and organizing. Personal attributes in understanding, non-Judgmental, respectful and unconditional caring.
 
Duties: Received children and youth to the care facility after admission. Ensure that children/ youth to medical institutions. Assist with the implementation of planned activities, developmental and therapeutic programmes. Engage in basic life space work to promote the development and care of children and youth. Perform administrative work relevant to the job.
 
 
 
 
 
DRIVER/MESSENGER [X1 post]
SALARY:145 284 p.a [Level 4]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA1SATC/20/10
 
Requirements: Grade 10/ABET Level 3. A valid driver's license code: Cl plus PDP. Knowledge of government offices within Mpumalanga will be an advantage.
 
Duties: Deliver post or goods to different destinations as and when instructed. Check all vehicles for faults before use. Report all faults reported. Complete all transport documents correctly before undertaking a trip. Clean all government vehicles at least once a week. Take vehicles to respective dealers for service when due. Report expiring vehicles licences in time to Admin Officer.
 
 
 
 
 
TELEKOM OPERATOR/RECEPTIONISTS [X1 post]
SALARY:145 284 p.a [Level 4]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/11
 
Requirements: Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification. Computer Literacy certificate. Good communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills       
 
Duties: Operate and take charge of the switchboard. Keep record of telephone bills for management and report over usage. Liaise with Telekom for all faults. Receive incoming and outgoing malls. Update telephone directory and circulate to at offices.
 
 
 
 
 
HANDYMAN [x1 post]
SALARY:122 595 p.a[ Level 3]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/12
 
Requirements: Grade 10, ABET Level 3. Be able to write and read. Basic interpersonal relations. Ability to operate applicable machines.
 
Duties: Conduct regular building inspection. Attend to minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry problems. Repair broken furniture and equipment. Report defects. Safekeeping of maintenance tools and supplies.
 
 
 
 
 
GROUNDS MAN: [X3 posts]
SALARY: 102 534 p.a [Level 2]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/14
 
Requirements: Grade 10/ABET Level 3/Standard 8. Be able to write and read. Basic interpersonal relations. Ability to operate applicable machines.
 
Duties: Maintain premises and surroundings. Maintain the garden. Maintain gardening equipment and tools. Keep equipment clean and in a good
working condition.
 
 
 
 
 
 
GENERAL ASSISTANT: [X1 post]
SALARY: 102 534 p.a[Level 2]
CENTRE: NKANGALA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE
REF: DSD/JANUARY/NKANGALA/SATC/20/15
 
Requirements: ABET Level 3/ Grade 10/ Standard 8, and previous cleaning experience. Ability to work under pressure and remain focused towards productivity. Basic knowledge on utilization of cleaning and gardening equipment will be an added advantage.
 
Duties: Provide a clean and conducive working environment both inside and outside the offices to the officials and clients. Provide both cleaning and gardening duties in the office of appointment. Clean Government vehicles allocated to the office both inside and outside. Prioritize work and Serve tea, juice, etc. to clients and officials during meetings. Be able to prioritize work and keep equipment clean and in a good working condition. Safe keeping of household, gardening equipment as well as crockery and cutlery in the kitchen.
 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 07 FEBRUAY 2020 [16:15]
 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: • Signed Z83 application form obtainable form any Public Service institution or by visiting www.dpsa.gov.za • A comprehensive CV with contact details of three (3) recent contactable references • Certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications and Identity document [where a driver's license is a requirement, a certified copy must be attached]. Health and Social Service Profession posts where registration with SACSSP/SANC is a requirement [please attach recent receipt/not proof of payment]
 
NB: If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful • Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered • The Department of Social Development reserves the right not to fill the advertised post/s.
 
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 Department Following the interview and 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 assessment tools.
 
Successful candidates will have their personal details, qualifications and references verified. For international qualification's it the responsibility of the candidate to verify such qualification/s and submit proof thereof.
 
Please clearly indicate the reference number of the post you are applying for. If you apply for more than one post, submit separate application forms for each post applied for. 
No faxed or emailed applications will be considered.
 
The Department of Social Development Is an equal opportunity employer and promotes representatives in respect of race, gender and disabilities through the filling of these positions. The Department of Social Development subscribes to the principles of equal employment and affirmative action. Recruitment and Selection is guided by its Employment Equity Plan in order to ensure adequate representatives and diversity of its workforce. 
 
Persons with disabilities, Coloured, Indians and White groups are encouraged to apply.
 
Applications may be posted to: The Deputy Director General; Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 11213, Nelspruit, 1200, OR hand delivered to: Department of Social Development offices: No 3 Government Boulevard Riverside Park, Son Joy Building West block, first floor (next to Emnotweni Sun hotel): Enquiries: Ms. Pretty Sibinde: Telephone No: 013 766 3320