WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 
DUTIES : Develop and implement Departmental performance monitoring and reporting processes; Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks; Monitor the implementation of the service delivery improvement plans (SDIPs); Facilitate the Department’s MPAT process; Provide support and guidance in the management of Provincial Project Management and Information systems (BizSuite: BizProjects, BizPerformance, BizBrain).
 
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: RECORDS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 119/2021
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Service legislation, including POPI, PAIA, PAJA; Management and people management principles; Records management systems; Electronic content management; Policies and prescripts related to records and knowledge management; Project management; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; People management and empowerment; The following skills: Planning and organising, problem-solving, facilitation and presentation, analytical, project management, operational planning.
 
DUTIES : Develop and maintain Departmental physical records systems: Manage the Department’s file plan, which includes: Amendments and additions to the file plan; Provide a registry service at Head Office; Manage the safeguarding of files; Coordinate the provision of registry services in the Regions: Manage and coordinate space reorganisation for the registry; Develop and maintain electronic content management (ECM) systems: Manage the creation and maintenance of business unit workspaces; 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 within the component.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Miller at Tel No: (021) 483 4168
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
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNICATION OFFICER: COMMUNICATION REF NO: DSD 113/2021
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) in the production of communications products; Digital media; Photography. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public Service procedures; Communication policy and strategies; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the PGWC; Events management; Media liaison practices; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; The following skills: Communication (written and verbal); Problem solving; Organising; Analytical thinking; Project management; Research; Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.
 
DUTIES : Develop, monitor and enhance the department’s corporate identity and brand; Design and implement brand awareness campaigns; Develop and implement communication campaigns and products; Design and roll out above-the-line communication campaigns and products in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (programmes, regions and facilities); Provide a media liaison service; Develop proactive media events in collaboration with the Media Liaison Officer in the MEC’s office.
 
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

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ADMIN (OUTENIEKWA) REF NO: DSD 117/2021
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree or higher qualification; A minimum of 2 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; Ability to work well within a team and independently.
 
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 : Ms B Nicholas at Tel No: (044) 813 7500
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: CHILD PROTECTION REF NO: DSD 115/2021
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 : Dr L Corrie at Tel No: (021) 483 3519
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 120/2021
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-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 (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
 
 
 
 
 
EDUCATION OFFICER: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (VREDELUS) REF NO: DSD 121/2021
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-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 : Mr M Benting at Tel No: (021) 931 0236
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 SUPERVISOR: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) REF NO: DSD 116/2021
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); 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 : Mr E Buys at Tel No: (021) 986 9100
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: POPULATION DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD 112/2021
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: Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Skills needed: Verbal and written communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising.
 
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 : Ms JD Benn at Tel No: (021) 483 5678
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
 
 
 
 
 
STAFF NURSE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CLANWILLIAM) REF NO: DSD 122/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R171 381 - R192 879 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
Grade 2: R204 627 - R230 307 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
Grade 3: R242 166 - R297 825 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Grade 2: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Disciplinary code and procedure; Grievance procedure act; Written and verbal communication skills; Elementary facilitation skills; Responsiveness.
 
DUTIES : Development and implementation of basic patient care plans: Ensure maintenance of patient hygiene; Sustain nutritional status of patients; Facilitate the mobility of patients; Facilitate the elimination processes; Provide basic clinical nursing care: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment; Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering of intramuscular injections); Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures; Effective utilisation of resources: Order stock and equipment in a cost-effective manner; Report loss or damage immediately; Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development: To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body; Seek learning opportunities, i.e. in-service training, courses.
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (OUTENIEKWA) REF NO: DSD 114/2021
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 (or higher) driving licence. 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 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; Perform clerical/administrative support functions.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Nicholas at Tel No: (044) 803 7500
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