WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 
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 : Ms M Harris at Tel No: (021) 001 2145 
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
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT REF NO: DSD 06/2020 
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 or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation governing the facility’s administration and financial processes; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Financial and administration skills; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide effective office administration and management support services to the components in the facility; Assist and provide budget support of the facility; Monitor and administer the assets for the facility; Oversee general maintenance; Rendering of a transport service; Support the facility with operational matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Nqwazi at Tel No: (021) 826 6059 
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: PHILLIPI SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 07/2020 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R242 553 – R281 181 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R298 299 – R344 184 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R363 507 – R421 404 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
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 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; 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; 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 I April at Tel No: (021) 763 6217 
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: LINDELANI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 08/2020 
SALARY : Grade 1: R199 188 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: Minimum standards; Performance Management Systems; Child Care Act; Relevant policies; Related 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. 
 
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; Monitor the implementation of the daily structured programmes; Supervise and perform clerical/administration functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Baugaard 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
 
 
 
 
 
CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANT: CUSTOMER CARE (CAPE AGULHAS) REF NO: DSD 10/2020 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 months administration experience. Recommendations: Customer Care/ NGO experience; A valid Code B or higher driving licence. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Customer care; Customer care surveys; Social welfare services; Internal and external marketing and communication processes; Functions, programs and projects of the Department of Social Development; Information in the Department of Social Development domain; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages; Sound organising and planning skills; Conflict resolution skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Negotiation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Perform front desk services by receiving and referring clients; Provide dispatch call service; Ensure register is signed and accurately completed; Facilitate all complaints and escalate accordingly; Compile a monthly local office report regarding enquiries or complaints as well as walk-in statistics; Provide information to clients regarding available services; Assist clients on how to access services from the department; Render general administrative support services and maintain a record system. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M 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  
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER: LINDELANI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 09/2020
SALARY : Grade 1: R157 245 - R176 982 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 driving licence. Recommendations: 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; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Report writing skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Planning and organising skills; Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery. 
 
DUTIES : Serve as a team leader for child and youth care workers during a 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 a 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 etc.; 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Baugaard 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