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NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
The North West Department of Social Development is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. 
 
APPLICATIONS : The Director Human Capital Management. Department of Social Development, Private Bag X6, Mmabatho 2735 or hand delivered to Provident House Building, University Drive, Mmabatho 2735. 
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management 
 
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2020.
All application should reach the Department by 15:30 pm on the closing date.
​Application received after the closing date will not accepted. 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service department) and must be accompanied by a compressive C.V (including full particulars of training, educational qualifications, skills competencies and knowledge). All educational qualification will be verified, and they must be certified copies of the original educational certificates. Certified copy of the identity Documents or National Identity Cards must be attached as well. The date on certified stamp must not be older than 3 months. If an applicant wishes to withdraw his or her application, must done in writing and addressed to the Acting Head of Department. Under no circumstances will the Department accept required application documents through facsimile or email. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the personnel suitability check, competency assessment, as well as a technical test prior or during the interviews. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the huge number of applications for posts, acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be done. We will only communicate with candidates to be invited for interviews. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The department reserves the rights not to make appointment of position(s). Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA Evaluation report on the qualification.
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OTHER POSTS
 
 
INSTITUTIONAL MANAGER REF NO: SD/07/40/19 
Chief Directorate: Specialist Social Services 
Directorate: Crime Prevention 
SALARY : R869 007 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Matlosana/Rustenburg: Child and Youth Care Centres 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A bachelor’s degree in social work. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the SACSSP, of which at least 5 years’ should have been at junior management level, i.e. Social work supervisor. A valid driver’s license. Experience in Child and Youth Care (secure care environment) will be an added advantage. Competencies: Computer literacy. An understanding of social welfare policies and people centered development. Programme and project management skills. Analytical and research skills. Innovative and creative. Communication and negotiation skills. Planning, facilitation and presentation skills. Service delivery improvement planning skills. Executive report-writing skills. Through knowledge of the drug master plan and related policies. A valid driver’s license. Provide leadership and management at the institution. Possess in-depth knowledge & experience in facility management. 
 
DUTIES : Develop business plan in line with the strategic objectives of the department. Provide leadership and management at the centre. Provide comprehensive children services according to Children’s Act and Child Justice Act. Manage provision of social, emotional and psychological care services. Provide human resource management and development. Manage health care services. Manage resources [human, physical and financial]. Overall management of administration at the Institution. Promote inter-sectoral and interdepartmental partnerships. Promote linkages between the facility, community and private sector. Monitor the implementation of secure care programmes for children and youth admitted in the centre. Ensure that statutory process in terms of admission and discharge of children are adhered to. Management of child and youth care information management system (CYCA). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms O.D Itumeleng Tel No: (018) 388 1693