WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

​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.

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SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: POLICY ALIGNMENT REF NO: DSD 32/2024 R1 
SALARY : Grade 1: R429 573 - R487 650 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R507 198 - R687 918 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : 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: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Public Service procedures; People management practices; Labour relations; Financial management; Policy analysis and development; Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the WCG; Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People management planning; Problem solving; Facilitation; Presentation; Policy formulation; Policy analysis; Organising; Dispute resolution/conflict management; Interpersonal relationships; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Financial and administration; Project management; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Research. 
 
DUTIES : Provide policy alignment services within the Department: Analyse and review existing social welfare and community development policies to ensure the alignment of policies within the Department: Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures; Facilitate the implementation of transversal social welfare and community development policies and legislation; Manage the policy register; Provide advice and support on transversal matters that impact on policy development: Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant policies and procedures to ensure they align with the transversal policy imperatives; Provide input into the development of new social welfare and community development policies: Assess line-specific and other draft policies using assessment templates, the policy register and other available legislation; People Management: Participate in the recruitment and management of staff to ensure the achievement of the component’s Business Plan. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Nieftagodien at sihaam.nieftagodien@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPER: STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 05/2025 
SALARY : Grade 1: R367 878 - R413 373 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R429 573 - R487 650 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R507 198 - R687 918 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 8 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 2: A minimum of 18 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 3: A minimum of 28 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Recommendations: A valid code B drivers’ license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: NPO sector; Community development; Policy analysis and development; legislation of local government; Integrated Development Planning; Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO); Extensive knowledge and experience in stakeholder management; Skills needed: Excellent Communication (written and verbal) ; Proven computer literacy; Financial Management; Monitoring and Evaluation; Planning and organising; Ability to compile complex reports.
 
DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain community development policies: Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field. This would, inter alia, entail the following: Study relevant journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments; Research and development related to youth development programmes; Perform the administrative functions required in the unit; Stakeholder management; Work integratedly with other government entities i.e. other government departments. Local municipalities and not for profit sector; Manage the departments District Development Model sector plan. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Dreyer Tel No: (021) 483 4013 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD 01/2025 
SALARY : R308 154 - R362 994 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate post school qualification (Certificate/Diploma/ NQF level 5 or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code 08 Drivers’ licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulation, Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act; Related human resource development regulatory and legislative framework within the public-sector; Provincial human resource management policies, service level agreement and service schedules in terms of the working relationship with the Corporate Services Centre (CSC); Various human resource development plans and committees that are prescriptive in terms of the regulatory frameworks; Skills needed: Run and maintain a record management system; Procure goods and services; Computer literacy; Work under pressure; Make sound judgments; Basic financial administration; Basic Research; Analyse documents and situations; Ability to access research sources; Function as a team member; Draft documentation like submissions, letters, etc; Sound organizing, planning and time management skills (for example: workshops, conferences, events); Diary management, travel itineraries, document flow in the office; Properly record minutes and decisions at meetings; Communication (written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Maintain and report on the Professional Development Portfolio: Collation of departmental inputs for the Departmental Workplace Skills Plan, quarterly and annual training reports, Human Resource Development Implementation Plan/Report and other professional development related reports, Provide support for professional development related activities, i.e. rollout of learning programmes, internships, learnerships, internal and external bursaries, Database management and recordkeeping of professional development activities i.e. internships, learnerships, registration with professional bodies, internal and external bursaries; Monitor continuous professional development and statutory registration of health and social service practitioners: Maintenance and monitoring of an accurate and updated database for all practising health and social service practitioners annually: Monitor the CPD points accumulated annually by health and social service practitioners as required of all registered OSD professionals: Handle all enquiries relating to statutory registration; Co- ordinate the establishment and functioning of human resource or professional development related forums, Serve on the departmental Human Resource Development Forum, Provide secretariat function for human resource or professional development related forums, Provide logistical support for human resource or professional development related forums; Assist in the roll-out of capacity building initiatives for the department: Source professional development solutions through the procurement of relevant accredited/registered service providers for needs-based training interventions; Implement transformation programmes and people empowerment interventions: Ensure display of statistics (EEA2 and EEA4) at various SDA offices within the department, Provide assistance and support to departmental forums, i.e. forums for persons with disabilities women, men, and youth: Ensure the display of all EE legislation / prescripts (i.e. Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act, etc.) Implement the roll out of diversity training interventions within the department, assist with awareness sessions in respect of diversity training interventions; Implement and report on the Professional Development Portfolio: Assist management support staff in all administrative duties, Develop and maintain processes and systems that will contribute towards improving efficiency in the office, Oversee and provide effective guidance and advice on the flow of information and documents, to and from the chief directorate/directorate; People Management: Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, Promote sound employee relations within the component, Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Mtheku Tel No: (021) 483 5763 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT REF NO: DSD 02/2025 
SALARY : R308 154 - R362 994 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification (a certificate of completion should be provided); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Regulations, policies, prescripts and procedures; Financial Administration; Skills needed: Written and verbal; Telephone etiquette; Proven computer literacy; Organising; Reliable; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations; Self-management and motivation. 
 
DUTIES : Provide a secretarial and receptionist support service to the manager; Renders administrative support services; Provides support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is properly understood.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Van Wyk Tel No: (021) 483 6741 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 04/2025 
SALARY : R216 417- R254 928 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions; A guide for Accounting Officers and Authorities (SCM); Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Ability to work in a team. 
 
DUTIES : Render demand, acquisition, and logistics clerical support; Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database; Register suppliers on LOGIS or a similar system; Render budget support services; Place orders for goods; Receive and verify goods from suppliers; Capture goods in registers/databases. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Moodie at (066) 413 5970