WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTRE MANAGEMENT (KENSINGTON) REF NO: DSD 55/2022 
SALARY : Grade 1: R806 811 – R908 085 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R963 387 – R1 116 831 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
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(SACSSP); 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; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to children; Social Welfare and Community Development theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; The following skills: Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide a Social Welfare and Community Development service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within a defined area(s) of specialisation with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social welfare and community development service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources; Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient and effective social welfare and community development service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Plan and ensure that social welfare and community development research are undertaken; Undertake complex social welfare and community development research. Perform and / or ensure that all the administrative function required in the service delivery area(s) are performed; Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Welfare and Community Development field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the service delivery area(s) and undertake the higher level administrative functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Goosen Tel No: (021) 202 9251 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (STELLENBOSCH) REF NO: DSD 56/2022 
SALARY : R389 991 - R452 106 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 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: Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation; Analytical and problem-solving; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
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 : Ms M Arendse Tel No: (023) 348 5300 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EDUCATION MANAGER: EDUCATION (LINDELANI) REF NO: DSD 54/2022 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification (or higher qualification) in Education; Registration with SACE; A minimum of 5 years experience as an Educator. Recommendation: Experience as a manager in the Education sector. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public Service procedure; People Management Practices; Employee relations; Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures. Skills needed: Planning; Presentation and facilitation; Communication (Written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; People management and empowerment; Information and Knowledge Management; Service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure effective implementation of educational programmes at facilities in accordance to curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Manage the implementation of the education programme suitable to meet learning needs of at-risk learner; Ensure safety and disciplinary measures within the education environment; Participate in daily, weekly, quarterly and annual safety and security measures and procedures; People management and development; Administer the people management policy to the education team – leave management and administration, employee management; Effective operational planning and execution; Management of resources, monthly reports, statistics, registration with SACE, self-development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Baugaard Tel No: (021) 826 5972 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUSINESS PLANNING REF NO: DSD 136/2021 R1 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a Business Planning or similar environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Labour Relations Act; Strategic management processes; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Strategic thinking; Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and conduct the strategic and operation planning processes for the department; Facilitate and perform all tasks required in the strategic planning process; Facilitate and perform all tasks required in the development of the annual performance plan and simultaneously collaborate with the directorate finance in the development of the EPRE (Estimates of Provincial Expenditure and Revenue); Develop the project plan; Perform all tasks required in the development of the operational plan; Gather and analyse all relevant information; Compile strategic documents and reports; Collaborate with the Directorate: Research and Strategic Information Management in the compilation of strategic documents and reports to inform the business planning cycle; Develop SDIPs (Service Delivery Improvement Plans); Design project plans to develop SDIPs for the department; Perform all required tasks in the publication of the Annual Performance Plan, Annual Report and citizen's report for the department; Collaborate with the sub-directorate communication in the printing, translation and proof-reading of the annual performance plan. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Nieftagodien Tel No: (021) 483 6279

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CHILD AND YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) REF NO: DSD 116/2021 R1 
SALARY : Grade 1: R202 176 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 10 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: Minimum standards; Performance Management Systems; Child Care Act, policies, legislation, Batho Pele Principles and administrative procedures; New developments and methodologies in Child and Youth Care Work; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Basic research and analytical skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Work effectively with Social Workers and members of multi- sectoral teams in social service delivery. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate and supervise the caring for and life space interventions of children and young people will entail the following: Build a positive relationship with residents; Create a caring and stimulating environment for residents; Monitor the implementation of the daily structured programmes; Form part of a multi-disciplinary team; Ensure that the recommended developmental and recreational programmes are implemented by providing continuous support, guidance and advice to sub-ordinates; Monitor and participate in the evaluation of the recommended developmental and recreational programmes; Ensure reporting on progress with developmental and recreational programmes; Participate in the identification of incidents; Continuous professional development; Supervise and perform clerical/administration functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Buys Tel No: (021) 986 9100 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (LINDELANI) REF NO: DSD 52/2022 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Relevant job knowledge; Skills needed: Literacy and numeracy; Presentation; Decision making; Proven computer literacy; Good written and communication; Interpersonal Skills; Flexibility; Planning and organising. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services; Provide personnel administration clerical support; Provide financial administration support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Smith Tel No: (021) 202 9248 or Ms D Baugaard Tel No: (021) 826 5972 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SIVUYILE) REF NO: DSD 53/2022 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Relevant job knowledge; Skills needed: Literacy and numeracy; Presentation; Decision making; Proven computer literacy; Good written and communication; Interpersonal Skills; Flexibility; Planning and organising. 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services; Provide personnel administration clerical support; Provide financial administration support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Smith Tel No: (021) 202 9248 or Ms D Baugaard Tel No: (021) 826 5972 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STAFF NURSE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CLANWILLIAM) REF NO: DSD 122/2021 R1 
SALARY : Grade 1: R173 952 - R195 771 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R207 696 - R233 763 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R245 799- R302 292 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Grade 2: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Disciplinary code and procedure; Grievance procedure act; Written and verbal communication skills; Elementary facilitation skills; Responsiveness. 
 
DUTIES : Development and implementation of basic patient care plans: Ensure maintenance of patient hygiene; Sustain nutritional status of patients; Facilitate the mobility of patients; Facilitate the elimination processes; Provide basic clinical nursing care: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment; Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering of intramuscular injections); Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures; Effective utilisation of resources: Order stock and equipment in a cost-effective manner; Report loss or damage immediately; Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development: To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body; Seek learning opportunities, i.e. in-service training, courses. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 5972 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (OUTENIEKWA), REF NO: DSD 157/2021 R1 
SALARY : Grade 1: R159 603 - R179 637 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
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 (or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Registration as a Child and Youth Care Practitioner with the SACSSP. 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 needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation; Planning and organising; Abilities: Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery; Intervene and resolve conflict. 
 
DUTIES : Serve as a team leader for child and youth care workers during 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 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; 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; Perform clerical/administrative support functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Nicholas Tel No: (044) 803 750