WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

​REQUIREMENTS: Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Social welfare and Community Development legislation related to programs, theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Policy analysis and development; Public service reporting procedures; Financial Management; Project Management skills; Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Professional counselling skills; Monitoring and Evaluation skills; Networking Skills; Presentation skills; Client orientated and customer focus; Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Conduct basic observation for assessments aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions; Collect and provide information for the identification of appropriate interventions required to address the identified conditions; Assist with the development and planning of programmes to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically; Continuous professional development; Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments; Monitor and study the social welfare services legal and policy framework continuously; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job; Record keeping; Updating and maintaining of databases/registers/systems (collaboration with Department of Justice, SASSA and other organisations). 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr CE Jordan at (021) 483 4991 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (WITZENBURG) REF NO: DSD 2018-148 
SALARY: Grade 1: R242 553 – R281 181 per annum 
Grade 2: R298 299 – R344 184 per annum 
Grade 3: R363 507 – R421 404 per annum 
Grade 4: R447 069 – R549 837 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 for compulsory registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Compulsory 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: Supervision framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems; Developing others; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Proven computer literacy. 
 
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); Conduct assessments aimed to identify conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions; Identify and make recommendations on the appropriate interventions required to address the identified conditions; Develop, determine and plan programmes to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically; Implement the recommended interventions by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance and advice to the affected individuals, groups, families and communities; Study, interpret, apply and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to social workers, volunteers and other role players/ stakeholders; Performs all the statutory functions applicable to the relevant functions, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and other tasks emanating from the courts; Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes; Continuous professional development; 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 L Louw at (023) 348 5300 
 
 

 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (KRAAIFONTEIN) REF NO: DSD 2018-149 
SALARY: Grade 1: R242 553 – R281 181 per annum 
Grade 2: R298 299 – R344 184 per annum 
Grade 3: R363 507 – R421 404 per annum 
Grade 4: R447 069 – R549 837 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 for compulsory registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Compulsory 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. Recommendations: A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policies and prescripts; Social dynamics, work values and prescripts; Human behaviour and social systems; Developing others; Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Report writing skills; Sound Interpersonal relations; Good planning and organising skills; Self-management and motivation skills; Ability to exchange information in a concise and clear manner with clients, employees and supervisors. 
 
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); Conduct assessments aimed to identify conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions; Identify and make recommendations on the appropriate interventions required to address the identified conditions; Develop, determine and plan programmes to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically; Implement the recommended interventions by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance and advice to the affected individuals, groups, families and communities; Study, interpret, apply and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to social workers, volunteers and other role players/ stakeholders; Performs all the statutory functions applicable to the relevant functions, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and other tasks emanating from the courts; produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes; Continuous professional development; 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 M Rebe at (021) 812 0923 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: OUTENIEKWA, REF NO: DSD 2018-150 
SALARY: Grade 1: R242 553 – R281 181 per annum 
Grade 2: R298 299 – R344 184 per annum 
Grade 3: R363 507 – R421 404 per annum 
Grade 4: R447 069 – R549 837 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 for compulsory registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Compulsory 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. Recommendations: A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policies and prescripts; Social dynamics, work values and prescripts; Human behaviour and social systems; Developing others; Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Report writing skills; Sound Interpersonal relations; Good planning and organising skills; Self-management and motivation skills; Ability to exchange information in a concise and clear manner with clients, employees and supervisors. 
 
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); Conduct assessments aimed to identify conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions; Identify and make recommendations on the appropriate interventions required to address the identified conditions; Develop, determine and plan programmes to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically; Implement the recommended interventions by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance and advice to the affected individuals, groups, families and communities; Study, interpret, apply and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to social workers, volunteers and other role players/ stakeholders; Performs all the statutory functions applicable to the relevant functions, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and other tasks emanating from the courts; produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes; Continuous professional development; 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 B Nicholas at (044) 803 7508 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: (MONITORING AND EVALUATION): CRIME PREVENTION AND SUPPORT REF NO: DSD 2018-152 
SALARY: Grade 1: R242 553 – R281 181 per annum 
Grade 2: R298 299 – R344 184 per annum 
Grade 3: R363 507 – R421 404 per annum 
Grade 4: R447 069 – R549 837 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 for compulsory registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Compulsory 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. Recommendations: A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; 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; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislation, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Report-writing skills; Good planning and organising skills; Self-management and motivation skills; Presentation and facilitation; Computer literacy; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
DUTIES: Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, communities and organisations through the relevant programmes. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Evaluate NPOs compliance against Legislative /Programme Specific and Generic Norms and Standards; Monitoring of the implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan where progress is unsatisfactory; Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme; Ensure compliance with registration requirements of NPO’s (regulatory frameworks); Continuous Professional Development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Gaba at (021) 812 4212 
 
 

Implementation of facility policies and procedures to enhance safe care/custody and development of residents; Participate in daily, weekly, quarterly and annual safety and security measures and procedures; Performing of administrative functions; Management of resources, monthly reports, statistics, registration by SACE, self-development and attend meetings with stakeholders; Continuous professional development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Study professional journals and publications in order to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. 
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ENQUIRIES: Ms D Baugaard at (021) 988 1130 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 2018-151 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY: Grade 1: R241 908 - R280 437 per annum 
Grade 2: R297 516 – R343 296 per annum 
Grade 3: R362 559 – R459 294 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 1: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; No experience required; Grade 2: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing; Grade 3: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Recommendations: A valid code B driving licence; Completion of primary health care services. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures; Nursing statutes and any other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality care to residents); Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice); Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the prescripts and regulations relevant to nursing and health care; Maintain a constructive working relationship with, MDT members and other stakeholders; Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Jonkerman at (021) 865 2634 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR GRADE 1: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (BONNYTOUN) REF NO: DSD 2018-143 
SALARY: Grade 1: R187 560 - R211 101 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with a minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after obtaining the required qualification; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Child Care Act, policies, legislation, Batho Pele Principles and administrative procedures; New developments and methodologies in Child and Youth Care Work; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Basic research and analytical skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Facilitate and supervise the caring for and life space interventions of incidents; Build a positive relationship with residents; Create a caring and stimulating environment for residents; Monitor the implementation of the daily structured programmes; Form part of a multi-disciplinary team; Ensure that the recommended developmental and recreational programmes are implemented by providing continuous support, guidance and advice to sub-ordinates; Monitor and participate in the evaluation of the recommended developmental and recreational programmes; Ensure reporting on progress with developmental and recreational programmes; Participate in the identification of incidents; Monitor the implementation of the daily structured programmes; Supervise and perform clerical/administration functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Jonkerman at (021) 865 2634 
 
 

 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: SALARY ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DSD 2018-146 
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate financial statistics; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PPPFA, Financial manual; Basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, Etc.); Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Province; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Render financial accounting transactions: Receive invoices; Check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control); Perform salary administration support services: Receive salary advices; Process advises (e.g. check advices for correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments, capture all deductions etc.; Perform bookkeeping support services: Capture all financial transactions; Clear suspense accounts; Render a budget support service: Collect information from budget holders; Compare expenditure against budget. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J Joubert at (021) 483 6022 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LOGISTICAL SERVICES (CAPE WINELANDS), REF NO: DSD 2018-147 
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendations: 12 months relevant experience. Competencies: A good understanding of an office administration environment; Clerical skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Good 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: 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 (021) 348 5300 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 2018-153 
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge of clerical, data capturing and the working environment; Planning and organisation; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms DA Dreyer at (021) 483 4013 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: OLDER PERSONS REF NO: DSD 2018-145 
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendations: 12 months’ relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Capturing data; Clerical; Working environment; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organisation skills; Ability to work in a team; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms D Fortuin at (021) 483 3992