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 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. 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 and facilitate the development of policies for rendering a social work service in departments; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC)Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Manage the following: Quality assurance and/monitoring framework processes of funded and/or unfunded NPO’s (inclusive of cluster foster care schemes); The monitoring of service activation in relation to a victim of crime as per relevant legislation; the registration process of facilities in terms of the relevant legislation. Appeal process: Provide information to the director and the chief director; Information Management System; 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; 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 D Cowley at Tel No: (021) 483 4212 
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: CEDERBERG (SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS) REF NO: DSD 69/2020 
SALARY : R384 228 - R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : 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: Social work services and human behaviour; Analytical, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Personnel Management and practices; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Organising and planning skills; Project planning skills; Psychosocial intervention skills; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation skills; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Client orientated 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 : Dr L. Rossouw at Tel No: (022) 713 2272 
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 (DISABILITY) REF NO: DSD 67/2020 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. 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 labour 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
 
 

 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING (CRIME PREVENTION AND SUPPORT) REF NO: DSD 70/2020 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. 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; Disputer 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 M Gaba at (021) 483 4212 
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: (MONITORING) DISABILITY REF NO: DSD 62/2020 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Monitoring and evaluation systems; Applicable legislation; Norms and standards; Information management; Public administration; Decision making skills; Problem analysis; Technical proficiency; Problem-solving and decision-making skills; Diversity management; Planning and organising; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with the development of monitoring and review systems; Assist with the evaluation of the current systems and recommend improvements; Conduct Financial and Governance assessments for existing and new NPO’s; Arrange and conduct site visits; Monitor and review services rendered by the NPO in line with the Provincial /National policy frameworks; Analyse progress report; Administration of the Non-Financial Data (NFD) process; Check the correctness of reporting templates. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Momoza at Tel No: (021) 483 4015 
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 (MONITORING): SUBSTANCE ABUSE REF NO: DSD 65/2020 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Monitoring and Evaluation systems; Applicable legislation; Norms and standards; Information management; Public administration; The following skills: Decision Making; Problem-solving; Planning & Organising; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with the development of monitoring and review systems; Conduct Financial and Governance assessments for existing and new NPO’s; Monitor and review services rendered by the NPO inline with the Provincial /National policy frameworks; Administration of the Non-Financial Data (NFD) process. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Isaacs at Tel No: (021) 483 8442 
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
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: DEMAND MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 64/2020 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Financial Management, Public Administration or similar environment; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience within the Supply Chain Management environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR’s), Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions (PTI’s); Strategic and annual performance planning processes and procedures; Industry trends and best practices per commodity groups; Procurement policies/procedures; Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement /BEE; A guide to Accounting Officers and Authorities; Records Management – inclusive of registry services, and policy and procedures governing these functions Proven computer literacy (SCM systems); Written and verbal communication skills; Planning and organising skills; Presentation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Render demand management services; Assist and provide input with regards to the development of the procurement/sourcing strategy; Research, analyse and plan the procurement requirements of the department; Research the determined supplies and needs (inline with the supply chain strategy); Compile annual procurement plan; Collect and collate information for the annual procurement plan; Compile tender/quotation specifications as required; Determine whether a specification for the relevant commodity exists if not collect information and compile specification in terms of reference (standardisation); Perform spend analysis with respect to payments, quotations and contracts. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Kamalie at Tel No: (021) 483 8681 
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 : Policy implementation; Assist and provide input with regards to the development of the procurement/sourcing strategy; Review and align delegations; Develop standard operating procedures pertaining to the review and alignment of delegations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Kamalie at Tel No: (021) 483 8681 
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: DISABILITY REF NO: DSD 63/2020 
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 : 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; 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.
 
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 (casework, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; 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 : Ms P Momoza at Tel No: (021) 483 4015 
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: RESTORATIVE SERVICES (FUNDING) REF NO: DSD 60/2020 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year administrative experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, No 1 of 1999); Treasury Prescripts; Financial Delegations; NPO Act; Policy on Financial Awards; Guidelines for the Implementation of the Policy on Financial Awards; Ability to do the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Break down problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict; Speak in public and make presentation to large or small groups; Proven computer literacy; Supervision/Management of staff; The following skills: budgeting, leadership, liaising and decision making; Written and verbal communication. 
 
DUTIES : Verification of prescribed documents for payment; Check Transfer Payment Agreements (TPA’s) for correctness against approved funding submission; Verify and monitor compliance (TPA and business plan) and identify non-compliance with prescribed policy/legislation and funding conditions; Receive and distribute activation sheet and confirm receipt of any outstanding documents with the programmes/NPO’s; Business Plans: Verify the verification of the contents of the business plan and supporting documents attached to NPO business plans (In accordance with the call for proposals); Render a support function to Programme Offices; Alert programmes in terms of non-compliance issues; Motivate, train and guide staff within the component, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Khatieb at Tel No: (021) 483 3538 
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: DISABILITY REF NO: DSD 61/2020 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: work experience. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Clerical duties; Capturing data; Working environment; Proven computer literacy (MSOffice); Written and verbal communication skills; Planning and organization skills. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function); Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Maintain a leave register for the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component; Capture and update expenditure in component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Momoza at (021) 483 2197 
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: RESTORATIVE SERVICES (FUNDING) REF NO: DSD 59/2020 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Relevant work experience. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, No 1 of 19999); Treasury Prescripts; Financial Delegations; NPO Act; Policy on Financial Awards; Ability to perform the following: Manage conflict; Speak in public and make presentation to large or small groups; Possess the following skills: Planning and organising, problem solving, interpersonal relations, budgeting, leadership, decision making and liaising skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : To evaluate and process prescribed documents for payment; Check financing agreements for correctness; Monitor compliance and identify non-compliance with prescribed policy/ legislation and funding conditions; Request appropriate reports and follow up any outstanding documents; Monitor submission and evaluate financial statements as well as do conjugated calculations; Check appropriate records/ reports; Render a support function to the senior staff; Advice and information to the Assistant- Director regarding payment trends, and budget inputs; Render a support function to Programme Offices in line with the Departments’ Integrated Service Delivery Model; Provide programme sponsors and managers with financial and non-financial data; Administrative support. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Downes at Tel No: (021) 483 5739 
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