WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

DUTIES : Manage engagements: Ensure that the management support staff compiles programmes; Render line administrative support services: Develop and maintain systems in the office of the Chief Director’s Office that will contribute towards improving efficiency in the office; Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the Chief Director: Conduct research and compile comprehensive documents (not linked to a specific line function) for the Chief Director with regard to issues forthcoming from meetings; Provide Support to the Chief Director with regards to meetings; Screen documents to determine actions/information/documents required for the meeting; Manage resources of the of office of the Chief Director: Determine and collate information with regards to the budget needs of the office of the Chief Director; Remains up to date with regards to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Chief Director: Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Goosen at Tel No: (021) 202 9251 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES - KHAYELITSHA AND EERSTE RIVER) REF NO: DSD 105/2020 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum 
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum 
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum 
Grade 4: R472 551 – R581 178 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; A valid Code B driving licence. Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. 
 
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Gezwind at Tel No: (021) 812 0925 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co