WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND REPORTING REF NO: DSD 59/2022 
SALARY : R382 245 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. 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: Policies and procedures interpretation and application; 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. 
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION (METRO SOUTH) REF NO: DSD 58/2022 
SALARY : Grade 1: R369 258 - R413 739 per annum 
Grade 2: R438 945 - R524 121 per annum 
(OSD as prescribed), based on recognisable prior experience 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 7 years experience in Community Development or similar environment after obtaining the required qualification. Competencies: Community development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment; The understanding of social dynamics of communities. Skills needed: Presentation; Problem solving; Computer literacy; Communication (Written and verbal); Research and report writing; Financial Management and Supervisory. Ability and competence to: Coordinate community development structures and manage projects; Influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures. 
 
DUTIES : To supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and to assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems; Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there is communication and coordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g. in Departments / Provinces, NGO’s, Local Community structures and Faith based Organisations) and stakeholders to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning and the establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community; Supervise and guide community development practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery; Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure and efficient and effective service. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Q Arendse at Tel No: (021) 763 6206 
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 POLICY DEVELOPER: SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REF NO: DSD 61/2022
SALARY : Grade 1: R369 258 – R413 739 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R438 945 - R589 896 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
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 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment policies, tools, evaluation methods and processes; Social Work legislation; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Skills needed: Organising and planning; Project planning; Networking; Professional counselling; Policy Analysis and development; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving and analytical ability; Financial management; Monitoring and evaluation; Contract management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication. 
 
DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain social work policies; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Appeal process regarding UFC; Monitor and evaluate NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) and compliance against Legislative, Programme Specific Norms and Standards/ Regulatory frameworks; Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme, regions, executive authority or head of department; Registration and or designation of facilities, NPO’s, child headed households, shelters and drop-in centres in terms of the relevant legislation; Accreditation/registration and monitoring of Programme Specific Programmes; Monitoring of service activation in relation to a victim of crime as per relevant legislation; Stakeholder management / Relationship management (international, national, provincial, local and regional); Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions. 
 
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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SOCIAL WORKER (1 POST IN ATHLONE AND 3 POSTS IN WYNBERG), REF NO: DSD 62/2022 
SALARY : Grade 1: R261 456 – R303 093 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R321 546 – R369 258 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R389 991 – R452 106 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R479 640 – R589 896 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 : Mr Q Arendse at Tel No: (021) 763 6206 
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: MONITORING AND EVALUATION (CHILD PROTECTION) REF NO: DSD 60/2022 
SALARY : Grade 1: R261 456 – R303 093 per annum 
Grade 2: R321 546 – R369 258 per annum 
Grade 3: R389 991 – R452 106 per annum 
Grade 4: R479 640 – R589 896 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 : Mr T Kwakwini Tel No: (021) 483 4115 
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