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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 22 November 2021
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
OTHER POSTS
SOCIAL WORK POLICY MANAGER: ECD AND PARTIAL CARE REF NO: DSD 154/2021
SALARY : R794 889 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (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 South African Council for Social Service Professions; 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 of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in social work policy development; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); People Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to programs, theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Government processes and systems; Policy development; Project management; Policy analysis and development; Organising and planning skills; Written and verbal communication skills; Professional counselling; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Proven computer literacy; Financial management; Ability to compile complex reports.
DUTIES : Develop / facilitate the development of policies for rendering a social work service in departments; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Appeal process regarding UFC; To manage quality assurance and/monitoring framework processes of funded and / or unfunded NPO’s (inclusive of cluster foster care schemes); Manage the registration process of facilities in terms of the relevant legislation; Manage the monitoring of service activation in relation to a victim of crime as per relevant legislation; Appeal process; Information Management System(s); Stakeholder Management / Relationship Management (International / National / Provincial / Local / Regional); Manage a social work policy and/or M&E unit to ensure that the required legislating policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social welfare-, and the community development management fields; Research; Plan and ensure that social work policy research and development are undertaken. Undertake complex social work research; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the programme/unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Jordan at Tel No: (021) 483 4991
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
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SIVUYILE) REF NO: DSD 150/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R256 905 - R297 825 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R315 963 - R362 865 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R383 226 - R485 475 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. Recommendation: Applicable 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, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act; Written and verbal communication Skills; 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 nursing MDT members and other stakeholders; Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Smith at Tel No: (021) 202 9248
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 (BREEDE VALLEY) REF NO: DSD 155/2021
SALARY : R384 228 - R445 425 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 D Eland at Tel No: (023) 347 0757
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
DUTIES : Develop / facilitate the development of policies for rendering a social work service in departments; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Appeal process regarding UFC; To manage quality assurance and/monitoring framework processes of funded and / or unfunded NPO’s (inclusive of cluster foster care schemes); Manage the registration process of facilities in terms of the relevant legislation; Manage the monitoring of service activation in relation to a victim of crime as per relevant legislation; Appeal process; Information Management System(s); Stakeholder Management / Relationship Management (International / National / Provincial / Local / Regional); Manage a social work policy and/or M&E unit to ensure that the required legislating policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social welfare-, and the community development management fields; Research; Plan and ensure that social work policy research and development are undertaken. Undertake complex social work research; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the programme/unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Jordan at Tel No: (021) 483 4991
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
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SIVUYILE) REF NO: DSD 150/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R256 905 - R297 825 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R315 963 - R362 865 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R383 226 - R485 475 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. Recommendation: Applicable 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, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act; Written and verbal communication Skills; 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 nursing MDT members and other stakeholders; Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Smith at Tel No: (021) 202 9248
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 (BREEDE VALLEY) REF NO: DSD 155/2021
SALARY : R384 228 - R445 425 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 D Eland at Tel No: (023) 347 0757
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 (MONITORING AND EVALUATION): CHILD PROTECTION REF NO: DSD 153/2021
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 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; The following skills: Proven computer literacy; Report writing; Self-Management; Good planning and organisational; Presentation and facilitation; Written and verbal communication; 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, 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 (including Foster Care Management); Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme (including Foster Care Management); 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 CE Jordan at Tel No: (021) 483 4991
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 AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (BELLVILLE), REF NO. DSD 152/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R148 215 – R166 830 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R176 982 – R199 188 per annum, (OSD as prescribed),
Grade 3: R211 323 – R265 320 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. or Grade 2: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Auxiliary Worker; A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in social auxiliary work after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP; OR No experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of the 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid code B driving licence; or Grade 3: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Auxiliary Worker; A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in social auxiliary work after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP; OR A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in social auxiliary work after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of the 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; OR No experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of the 3rd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: A basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills; Problem solving and analytical skills; Client orientation and customer focus skills.
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; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.
ENQUIRIES : Ms MC Noemdo at Tel No: (021) 940 7115
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 (WORCESTER) REF NO: DSD 151/2021
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate 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 : Ms E Heydenrych at Tel No: (023) 814 2819
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: ECD AND PARTIAL CARE REF NO: DSD 149/2021
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: Job knowledge; Skills needed: Verbal and written communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Numeracy; Decision making Interpersonal skills; Client orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function); Handle routine enquiries; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component.
ENQUIRIES : Dr B Govender at Tel No: (021) 483 8057
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