WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted. 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. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
 

OTHER POSTS
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGETING MONITORING AND REPORTING REF NO: DSD 41/2022 
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Financial Accounting or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in budgeting. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR), Provincial Treasury Regulations (OPTI), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), departmental instructions and delegations; Financial Management Systems (FMS) and Personnel and Salary Administration system (PERSAL); Departmental Strategic Plan; Delegations; Financial guides; Budget structure and budget manual; Report writing; Analytical problem solving; Leadership; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer Literacy; Numeric and mathematical skills. 
 
DUTIES : Compile and manage the departmental budget and Mid Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) processes and assist with the compilation of Financial Circulars and final MTEF budget; Manage the departments expenditure and revenue by monitoring expenditure against funds as well as cashflow; Evaluate and compile revenue budget for the department and reports thereof; HR administration and supervision of subordinates. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Abercrombie at Tel No: (021) 483 3927 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF REGISTRY CLERK: RECORDS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 39/2022 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge 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; Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Communication (written and verbal).
 
DUTIES : Supervise the following: The reception and receive all mail; Sort, register and dispatch mail; Distribute notices on registry issues; Opening and close files according to the record classification system; Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files; Ensure and complete index cards for all files; Open and maintain franking machine register; Frank post, record money and update register on a daily basis; Do spot checks on post to ensure that no private post are included; Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to Post Office; Open & maintain remittance register; Record all valuable articles as prescribed in remittance register; Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finance; Send wrong remittances back to sender via registered post and record reference number in register; Keep record daily of amount of letters franked; Electronic scanning of files; Sort and package files or archives and distribution; Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor; Keep records for archived documents; Allocate and ensure quality of work; Personnel development; Assess staff performance; Apply discipline. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Marthinus at Tel No; (021) 483 8833 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (FUNDING): COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD 43/2022 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year administrative experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, No 1 of 1999); Treasury Prescripts; Financial Delegations; NPO Act; Policy on Financial Awards; Guidelines for the Implementation of the Policy on Financial Awards; Ability to do the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Break down problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict; Speak in public and make presentation to large or small groups; Proven computer literacy; Supervision/Management of staff; The following skills; budgeting, leadership, liaising and decision making; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Verification of prescribed documents for payment; Check Transfer Payment Agreements (TPA’s) for correctness against approved funding submission; Verify and monitor compliance (TPA and business plan) and identify non-compliance with prescribed policy/ legislation and funding conditions; Receive and distribute activation sheet and confirm receipt of any outstanding documents with the programmes/NPO’s; Business Plans: Verify the verification of the contents of the business plan and supporting documents attached to NPO business plans (In accordance with the call for proposals); Render a support function to Programme Offices; Alert programmes in terms of non-compliance issues; Motivate, train and guide staff within the component, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Hindley at Tel No: (021) 483 5760 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER: COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD 42/2022 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R220 923 - R256 113 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R269 301 - R312 183 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R328 101 - R438 945 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); No experience required. Grade 2: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Grade 3: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities; 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 ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects; The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; The understanding of social dynamics of communities; Presentation skills; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Facilitation skills; Research skills. 
 
DUTIES : Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and co-ordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community; Support communities and 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Arnolds at Tel No: (021) 483 6657 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 40/2022 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Work procedures in terms of the working environment); Interpersonal relations. Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Ability to work in a team. 
 
DUTIES : Render asset management clerical support: Compile and maintain records (e.g asset records/databases); Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and individuals. Render demand and acquisition clerical support: Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database; Register suppliers on LOGIS or similar system. Render logistical support service: Place orders for goods; Receive and verify goods from suppliers. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C George at Tel No: (021) 483 8597