WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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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.
 
 

OTHER POSTS

 
SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: VICTIM EMPOWERMENT REF NO: DSD 34/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R429 573 - R487 650 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R507 198 - R687 918 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 license. Recommendation: Proven track record of working in the victim empowerment sector. 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; Trauma intervention with adults; Protocol and professional ethics. Skills needed: Organising and planning; Project planning; Networking; Professional counselling; Policy Analysis and development; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving; Financial management; Monitoring and evaluation; Contract Management; Proven computer literacy and Communication (Written and verbal). 
 
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/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/Local/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 L Goosen Tel No: (021) 483 9394 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET MONITORING AND REPORTING REF NO: DSD 37/2024 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R429 573 - R487 650 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R507 198 - R687 918 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Accounting or related field; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial and budgetary management processes; Monitoring and reviewing reports; Basic Accounting System (BAS); Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration (Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Division of Revenue Act; Medium Term Expenditure Framework); Research, gathering information and analysing; Interpretation of policies; Compilation of management reports; Record keeping procedures; Skills needed: Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Time management; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Project planning; Problem solving; Decision making; Presentation; Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Compile and manage departmental budget and MTEF process; Manage the departments expenditure and revenue; HR administration; Revenue. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Abercombie Tel No: (021) 483 3927 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG REGION) REF NO: DSD 36/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R308 247 – R362 439 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R376 417 – R436 014 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R452 667 – R532 113 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R554 919 – R687 918 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; 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 20years 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. Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 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 wellbeing; 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; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; 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 and communities through the relevant programmes (casework, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Louwat Tel No: (023) 348 5300 
 
NOTE : People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

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SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (WEST COAST REGION) REF NO: DSD 38/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R308 247 – R362 439 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R376 417 – R436 014 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R452 667 – R532 113 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R554 919 – R687 918 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; 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 20years 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. Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 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 wellbeing; 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; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; 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 and communities through the relevant programmes (casework, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms I Koen Tel No: (021) 840 3500 
 
NOTE : People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO NORTH REGION) REF NO: DSD 40/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R308 247 – R362 439 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R376 417 – R436 014 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R452 667 – R532 113 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R554 919 – R687 918 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; 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 Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 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 wellbeing; 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; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; 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 and communities through the relevant programmes (casework, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Louwat Tel No: (023) 348 5300 
 
NOTE : People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY CLERK: LOGISTICAL SERVICES (EDEN KAROO) REF NO: DSD 35/2024 
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment; Work in registry; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Problem-solving. 
 
DUTIES : Provide registry counter services: Attend to clients; Handle telephonic and other enquiries received; Receive and register hand delivered mail/files; Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence: Receive all mail; Sort, register and dispatch mail; Distribute notices on registry issues; Render an effective filing and record management service; Opening and close files according to record classification system; Filing/storage, tracing(electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files; Complete index cards for all files; Operate office machines in relation to the registry function; Open and maintain franking machine register; Process documents for archiving and/ disposal: Electronic scanning of files; Sort and package files for archives and distribution. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Heydenrych Tel No: (023) 342 6809 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 39/2024 
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent) 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, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Public service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA,PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial manual); Basic financial operating systems; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Aptitude for figures; Ability to perform routine tasks.
 
DUTIES : Render financial accounting transactions; Perform bookkeeping support services; Perform expenditure administration and support services; Perform administration and support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Joubert Tel No: (021) 483 6022 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN WEST COAST REGION) REF NO: DSD 33/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R182 913 – R207 024 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R215 442 – R245 847 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 3: R255 933 - R321 741 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills; Problem solving and analytical skills; Client orientation and customer focus skills.
 
DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr J du Toit Tel No: (022) 713 2272