WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education; 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 Jonkerman at Tel No: (021) 826 5072 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SIVUYILE) REF NO: DSD 2019-125 
SALARY : Grade 1: R256 905 - R297, 825 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R315 963 - R362 865 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R383 226 - R485 475 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; No experience required. Grade 2: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Recommendations: A valid code B driving licence; Previous experience in youth facility based nursing. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures; Nursing statutes and any other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act; Facilitation skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Report writing skills; Proven computer literacy; Problem solving; Planning and organising. 
 
DUTIES : Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality care to residents); Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice); Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the prescripts and regulations relevant to nursing and health care; Maintain a constructive working relationship with multi-disciplinary team members and other stakeholders; Utilise human, financial and physical resources efficiently and effectively. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Jonkerman at Tel No: (021) 826 5072 
 
 

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CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: REF NO: DSD 2019-127 (X8 POSTS AT VARIOUS STATIONS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R157 245 - R176 982 per annum, OSD as prescribed 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government Bonnytoun, De Novo, Outeniekwa, Clanwilliam and Horizon 
 
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. Recommendation: A Registration as a Child and Youth Care Practitioner with the SACSSP. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes and interventions; Children's Act and Child Justice Act; Rules and procedures of the Care Centre; Professional norms and standards; Professional ethics; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Report writing skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Planning and organising skills. 
 
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 : Mr M Jonkerman at Tel No: (021) 826 5072 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 2019-128 (X6 POSTS AT VARIOUS STATIONS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R140 958 – R157 245 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R166 830 – R187 758 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government Bonnytoun, De Novo, Vredelus, Outeniekwa, Clanwilliam and Horizon 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Experience: Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after having obtained the required qualification. Recommendation: Relevant qualification that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); Registration with the SACSSP as a registered Child and Youth Care Worker. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes; Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures; Rules and procedures of the Care Centre; Planning and organising skills; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills; Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law. 
 
DUTIES : Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission; This would include the following actions: Engagement; Assessment / Plan of Action; Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs; Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs; Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book); Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services; Continuous Professional Development; Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Jonkerman at Tel No: (021) 826 5072