WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 
DUTIES : Conduct population-related research: Participate in the development of guidelines for population-related research and the annual population research plan; Facilitate stakeholder participation in allocated research projects; Develop research proposals; Determine research strategy, and provide support during the procurement process for outsourced research; Manage outsourced projects; Execute the research project; Participate in the evaluation and approval of reports; Support and participate in the dissemination of research findings. Conduct advanced population analysis and interpretation of data to support stakeholders with the implementation of the Population Policy. Provide GIS and spatial mapping services. Intra- and Inter-sectoral collaboration. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G. Miller at Tel No: (021) 483 4168 or (C): 0836347634 
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  
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: (HUB) FACILITY POLICY PLANNING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 160/2021 
SALARY : Grade 1: R450 939 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Community Nursing Science, Psychiatry) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Recommendation: Previous experience in youth facility-based nursing; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Residential care medical and psychiatric services; Modern systems of governance and administration; Relevant acts, policies and prescripts; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Project Management processes; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills; Problem solving and decision making; Strategic planning skills; Work as part of the multidisciplinary team. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and ensure the provision of effective and efficient health and care services to residents throughout adequate nursing care: Networking with all relevant stakeholders within the Health Care sector and the implementation of the MOU with the Department of Health; Ensure availability and access to sufficient resources (human, financial and physical resources); Quality assure services through monitoring and evaluation, auditing of records, analyzing data, confidential complaint’s procedures and resident satisfactory surveys; Coordinate and quality assure monthly reports and statistics of health care practitioners and the CYCC’s; Coordinate and monitor the implementation of care plans and evaluation thereof: Create and enabling environment that is therapeutic and meet the resident(s) need for privacy, well-being and dignity; Monitor and evaluate interventions and progress of resident(s) receiving health care treatment; Bi-weekly discussions of complicated cases (case studies) to ensure effective interventions and development of staff; Ensure and monitor the right of residents to health care information as part of their overall empowerment and development; Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing MDT members and other stakeholders. 
 
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 WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (MITCHELLS PLAIN) REF NO: DSD 162/2021 
SALARY : R389 991 - R452 106 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Organising and planning skills; Project planning skills; Psycho social intervention skills; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation skills; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Client orientation and customer focus skills. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered; Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from social instability in any form; Supervise employees: Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Q Arendse at Tel No: (021) 763 6206 
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  
 
 

 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUSINESS PLANNING REF NO: DSD 136/2021 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a Business Planning or similar environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Labour Relations Act; Strategic management processes; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Strategic thinking; Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and conduct the strategic and operation planning processes for the department; Facilitate and perform all tasks required in the strategic planning process; Facilitate and perform all tasks required in the development of the annual performance plan and simultaneously collaborate with the directorate finance in the development of the EPRE (Estimates of Provincial Expenditure and Revenue); Develop the project plan; Perform all tasks required in the development of the operational plan; Gather and analyse all relevant information; Compile strategic documents and reports; Collaborate with the Directorate: Research and Strategic Information Management in the compilation of strategic documents and reports to inform the business planning cycle; Develop SDIPs (Service Delivery Improvement Plans); Design project plans to develop SDIPs for the department; Perform all required tasks in the publication of the Annual Performance Plan, Annual Report and citizen's report for the department; Collaborate with the sub-directorate communication in the printing, translation and proof-reading of the annual performance plan. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Nieftagodien at Tel No: (021) 483 6279 
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  
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING (OLDER PERSON) REF NO: DSD 137/2021 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a monitoring working environment or similar. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Policy formulation; Policy analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Information and knowledge management; Dispute resolution/conflict management; Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Project management skills; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Communication (written and verbal) skills. 
 
DUTIES : Develop monitoring and review systems: Evaluate the current systems and recommend improvement; Develop and oversee the implementation of monitoring tools and systems Financial and Governance Assessment: Oversee site visits and quality assure the administering of quarterly and annual compliance assessments including site visits; Quality assure: Monitoring reports and the completion of the appraisal grid; Ensure the analyses of progress reports and development of corrective measures; Verify the data submitted via reports; Draft guidelines on required monitoring processes and procedures; Support managers and other staff in their monitoring actions, including the setting of standards; Manage information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations, produce reports, enhance service delivery, support transparency, support integration / collaboration across departments government spheres; Human Resource Management: Motivate, train and guide staff within the component to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff to achieve agreed key responsibilities areas that derive from component’s plans; Monitor information capacity building and promote sound labor relations within the Division. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Cowley at Tel No: (021) 483 6296 
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 (POSTS AVAILABLE IN DRAKENSTEIN AND BREEDE VALLEY) REF NO: DSD 161/2021 
SALARY : Grade 1: R261 456 – R303 093 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R321 546– R369 258 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R389 991– R452 106 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R479 640– R589 896 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 MM Arendse at 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  
 
 
 
 
 
EDUCATION OFFICER: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (OUTENIEKWA) REF NO: DSD 158/2021 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year teaching qualification; Registration with SACE as a professional educator; A minimum of 1-year experience as an Educationalist/ Educator. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public service procedures; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Project Management; Interpret and apply policies and procedures; Problem solving skills; Sound budgeting skills; Planning skills; Facilitation skills; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Implement educational programmes at facilities in accordance to curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Implement induction programmes to newly admitted residents; 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Nicholas at Tel No: (044) 803 7508 
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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CHILD AND YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (OUTENIEKWA) REF NO: DSD 156/2021 
SALARY : Grade 1: R202 176 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); 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: Minimum standards; Performance Management Systems; 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; Presentation and facilitation skills; Work effectively with Social Workers and members of multi- sectoral teams in social service delivery. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate and supervise the caring for and life space interventions of children and young people will entail the following: 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; Continuous professional development; Supervise and perform clerical/administration functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Nicholas at Tel No: (044) 803 7508 
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  
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (OUTENIEKWA) REF NO: DSD 157/2021 
SALARY : Grade 1: R159 603 - R179 637 per annum, OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in child and youth care work after obtaining the required qualification; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Registration as a Child and Youth Care Practitioner with the SACSSP. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes and interventions; Clerical/ administrative procedures; Rules and procedures of the care centre; Professional norms and standards; Professional ethics; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation; Planning and organising; Abilities: Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery; Intervene and resolve conflict. 
 
DUTIES : Serve as a team leader for child and youth care workers during shifts; Oversee the following: Admission and related activities of residents to the facility; Access of residents to medical services; Implementation of planned developmental, recreational and therapeutic programmes; Basic life space work; Continuous supervision; Facilitate handover of shifts; Undertake inspections during shifts and report on incidents and problems identified; Perform administrative work relevant to the job; Oversee the completion of daily registers e.g. log books, medication registers, incident reports; Ensure that attendance registers are signed and kept up to date; Perform all the clerical functions required; Render care services to residents; Continuous professional development; Perform clerical/administrative support functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Nicholas at Tel No: (044) 803 7508 
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
 
 
 
 
 
LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR: ADMIN (OUTENIEKWA) REF NO: DSD 159/2021 
SALARY : R147 459 per annum (Level 04) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Junior Certificate (Grade 10 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years laundry work or related experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Machinery; Laundry guidelines / protocols; Environmental, health and safety standards; Written and Verbal communication skills; Numeracy and literacy skills; Organising skills; Interpersonal skills. 
 
DUTIES : Supervise laundry operations: Supervise loading of linen onto the washing machine in line with laundry guidelines or protocols; Supervise and record dispatched linen from the linen bank to the centre wards; Supervise provision of laundry maintenance services: Check and monitor condition of laundry machine equipment; Supervise and monitor cleaning of laundry equipment in line with environmental / health safety standards; Check compliance of laundry; Supervise human and physical resources: Allocate functions to staff; Supervise and report on staff performance through the compilation of staff job description and performance work plans; Facilitate the undertaking of disciplinary measures in cases of deviations; Order laundry stock, equipment and machines; Report faults of laundry machines to the Administrative Officer. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Nicholas at Tel No: (044) 803 7508 
APPLICATIONS : To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: 
Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 
Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 113 Muizenberg 7950; Or 
Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za.
Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF). 
 
NOTE : To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum) together with copies of ID, Academic qualifications and proof of other requirements as indicated in the advertisement. The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.