WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: BUSINESS PLANNING AND POLICY ALIGNMENT REF NO: DSD 2019-73 
SALARY: R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant NQF level 7 qualification or equivalent as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years' experience middle/senior management experience; and A valid driver's licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. Competencies: Job-related knowledge: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Public Service procedures; Knowledge of people management practices; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Expert knowledge of strategic management processes; and Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the WCG. Job-related skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People management planning; Problem-solving skills; Presentation skills; Policy formulation; Communication (written and verbal); Organising; Dispute resolution/conflict management; Interpersonal relations; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Financial and administration skills; Project management; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Research; and Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Line Management: Direct the strategic and operational planning process for the Department; Direct the development and alignment of Departmental policies; Review of the Business Continuity Plan for the Department; Direct and enhance Departmental performance monitoring, review and reporting; and Ensure the provision of Departmental communication and customer care services. Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate; Participate in the Department's strategic planning process; Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business/operational plans of the Directorate; Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuous basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Report to Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matter of substantial importance to the Administration; and Monitor and ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record-keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by us. People Management: Participate in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the component's Business Plan; 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; Monitor information capacity building within the component; Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement plan, and an information resources plan for the Directorate; Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate; and Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate. Financial Management: Actively participate in the budgeting process at the Directorate level; Prepare the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate; Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economical and effective control and management to the Directorate's finances; Assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safe-keeping of the Directorate's assets; and Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the component are kept in accordance with prescribed norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Johnson Tel No: (021) 483 8273 
 

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ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: DSD 2019-76 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY: R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting or Mathematics as a passed subject. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data and collate financial statistics; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and treasury regulations (PFMSA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial manual); Basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS); Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Numeracy skills; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES: Render financial accounting transactions: Receive and check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control); Process invoices (capture payments); Filing of all documents; Collection of cash; Perform salary administration support services: Receive and process salary advices; File all documents; Perform bookkeeping support services: Capture all financial transactions; Clear suspense accounts; Record debtors and creditors; Process electronic banking transactions; Compile journals; Render a budget support service: Collect information from budget holders; Compare expenditure against budget; Identify variances; Capture and allocate virements on budgets; Distribute documents with regard to the budget; File all documents; Receive and capture cash payments. 
 
ENQUIRIES: MR J Joubert at Tel No: (021) 483 6022