WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy; Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy; A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa  (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; or A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy; Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy; A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; or A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Experience in all areas of Occupational Therapy; Administrative requirements to ensure efficient running of Occupational Therapy Services. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Occupational Therapist; 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; Research methodology; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Therapeutic models and techniques, methods; Relevant legislation, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Understanding of group / 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 and 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 by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Systemic analysis and reasoning; Group and individual therapy techniques; Assessment and evaluation tools; Presentation and facilitation skills; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES : Render therapeutic services in groups in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team in the context of holistic management; Render individual therapeutic services; Continuous Professional Development. Keep up to date with new developments in the occupational Therapist profession; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman at Tel No: (021) 826 5972 
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
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: FIXED ASSET MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 112/2020 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 2 years asset management experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience in LOGIS system. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act – PFMA, National Treasury regulations – NTR’s, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions – PTI’s); Budgeting processes; National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources; Human resources management function; Financial management processes; Procurement policies/procedures/contract management; General support service such as transport management and policy and procedures governing these functions; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy.
 
DUTIES : Supervise staff who perform the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard; Manage and maintain the fixed asset register; Assist with the development and review of departmental asset management plans for implementation; Oversee the maintenance the departmental asset register; Manage asset reporting and analysis: Continuous verification asset categories, cost prices, duplicate barcodes; Reconciliation of Transfers In and Transfers Out; Perform supervisory tasks; Perform budgetary tasks. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr X Pieters at Tel No: (021) 483 8281 
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 (BREEDE RIVER WINELANDS) REF NO: DSD 106/2020 
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
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 license. 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 : Ms DJ De Bruyn Tel No: (028) 214 3000 
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 (CAPE AGULHAS) REF NO: DSD 107/2020 
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
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 license. 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 : Ms DJ De Bruyn Tel No: (028) 214 3000 
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  
 
 

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 : Ms DJ De Bruyn Tel No: (028) 214 3000 
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 (THEEWATERSKLOOF), REF NO: DSD 109/2020 
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
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 license. 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 : Ms DJ De Bruyn Tel No: (028) 214 3000 
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

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INFORMATION OFFICER: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG) REF NO: DSD 103/2020 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: DSD systems; Policy development; Project coordination; Departmental policies and procedures; Communication strategy and procedures; Interpretation of prescripts; Report writing skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills. 
 
DUTIES : Collate and analyse all data for the region; Maintain management information systems at the region; Report on region information; Support regional planning and management processes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Eland Tel No: (023) 348 5300 
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
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LOGISTICAL SERVICES (CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG) REF NO: DSD 101/2020 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of an office administration environment; Clerical skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Planning and organising skills; Analytical thinking skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function); Update registers and statistics; Provide Supply Chain clerical support services: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services; Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items; Provide personnel administration services: Maintain a leave register for the component; Keep and maintain personnel records ; Provide financial administration support services: Capture and update expenditure for the component; Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Mecuur at Tel No: (021) 348 5300
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
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY CLERK: LOGISTICAL SERVICES (CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG) REF NO: DSD 102/2020 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment; Work in registry; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide registry counter services: Attend to clients; Handle telephonic and other enquiries received; Receive and register hand delivered mail/files; Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence: Receive all mail; Sort, register and dispatch mail; Distribute notices on registry issues; Render an effective filing and record management service; Opening and close files according to record classification system; Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files; Complete index cards for all files; Operate office machines in relation to the registry function; Process documents for archiving and/ disposal: Electronic scanning of files; Sort and package files for archives and distribution. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Mecuur at Tel No: (021) 348 5300 
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
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: FACILITY MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 104/2020 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function); Update registers and statistics; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services; Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items; Provide human resource administration clerical support services within the component; Maintain a leave register; Keep and maintain personnel records; Provide financial administration support services in the component; Capture and update expenditure in component; Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Baugaard at Tel No: (021) 865 2634 
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
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 111/2020 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Work procedures in terms of the working environment); Interpersonal relations; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising skills; Ability to work in a team. 
 
DUTIES : Render asset management clerical support: Compile and maintain records (e.g asset records/databases); Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and individuals; Render demand and acquisition clerical support: Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database; Register suppliers on LOGIS or similar system; Render logistical support service: Place orders for goods; Receive and verify goods from suppliers. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C George at Tel No: (021) 483 8597 
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