WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

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​NOTE : 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. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

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CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 106/2025 
(Various posts available in various locations) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R203 748 – R230 700 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R240 147 – R282 342 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 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. 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 in the following: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation; Planning and organising; 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 B Nicholas Tel No: (044) 803 7508 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND REPORTING REF NO: DSD 61/2025 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public Service procedures; Project management methodologies and standards; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government. Skills needed: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Problem solving; Facilitation; Presentation; Policy formulation and analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Communication (written and verbal); Organising; Information and knowledge management and Dispute resolution/conflict management; Interpersonal relationships; Analytical thinking; Project management; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Research. 
 
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 sihaam.nieftagodien@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: QUOTATION ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DSD 105/2025 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/Advanced Diploma (equivalent qualification or higher); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in Supply Chain Management; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public sector SCM legislation, policies and procedures; Research and Reporting procedures; Strategic sourcing methodologies; Financial Management and Project Management; Standard bidding and advertising formats, market analysis methodology / sourcing strategies / Procurement Plan / Delegation of authority / Methods of product selection; Strategic sourcing and preferential procurement policy / BEE. Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Job Knowledge; Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Planning and Organising; Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Accounting, Finance and Audit. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and supervise staff regarding the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard: Supervise and compile quotation specifications as required; Coordinate, review, and compile the list of prospective providers for quotations; Supervise the sourcing of quotations for all purchases below R1000 000; Implementation of records and information management within the Division; Supervise human resource staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Rakiep Tel No: (021) 483 4720