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.

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SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTRE MANAGEMENT (KENSINGTON) REF NO: DSD 28/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R920 082 – R1 052 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R1 094 502 – R1 289 274 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-years Degree qualification in 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; Skills in the following: Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide a Social Welfare 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, through the relevant substance treatment programmes. 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 substance treatment service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources; Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Plan and ensure that appropriate research are undertaken; 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 substance treatment 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) 483 939 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ICT COORDINATION REF NO: DSD 111/2023 R1 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the information systems field; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Service legislation, including POPI, PAIA, PAJA; Relevant policies and prescripts relating to information systems, ICT and data governance; Information systems, ICT and data governance; Management and people management principles; Project management; Skills needed: Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Communication (written, verbal and liaison); Problem-solving; Facilitation and presentation; Analytical; Operational planning; Innovation; Diagnostic; Conceptual. 
 
DUTIES : Provide support in the development of departmental policies to govern information systems; Coordinate and oversee user management services; Coordinate and oversee system support; Manage and oversee the governance of systems, including the change control board; Plan, manage and coordinate the disaster recovery plan for the department in of respect systems; Plan, manage and coordinate the development and implementation of departmental systems; People management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr GD Miller at Gavin.Miller@westerncape.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: POLICY ALIGNMENT REF NO: DSD 32/2024 
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 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 PGWC; 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  
 
 
 
 
 
EDUCATION OFFICER: EDUCATION REF NO: DSD 29/2024 (X15 POSTS AVAILABLE IN BONNYTOUN, CLANWILLIAM, HORIZON, KRAAIFONTEIN, LINDELANI, OUTENIEKWA AND VREDELUS) 
SALARY : R308 154 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year post-school qualification; Registration with SACE as a professional educator; A minimum of 1-year experience as an Educationalist/ Educator; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public service procedures; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Project Management; Interpret and apply policies and procedures; Skills needed: Problem solving, sound budgeting, planning, facilitation, influencing and interpersonal relations; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Learning and researching; Relating and networking; Adapting and responding to change; Adhering to principles and values; Analysing. 
 
DUTIES : Implement educational programmes at secure child and youth care facilities in accordance with curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Implement facility policies and procedures to enhance safe care, custody and development of residents; Perform administrative functions; Continuous professional development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Benting Tel No: (021) 931 0236 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD 30/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R193 125 - R218 673 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); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Relevant experience with regards to the compilation of the Workplace Skills Plan. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Training and development; Labour legislation; HRD related policies; various professional bodies and applicable registration processes; 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. Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Project management; Formal training; Strategic Planning; Problem solving and analytical thinking and Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy. 
 
DUTIES : Implement and report on the Professional Development Portfolio; Develop, implement and maintain the roll-out of capacity building initiatives for the department; Implement transformation programmes and people empowerment interventions; Implement and monitor continuous professional development and statutory registration of health and social service practitioners; People management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Patel Tel No: (021) 483 9392 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 31/2024 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN CLANWILLIAM, BONNYTOUN, HORIZON, OUTENIEKWA, DE NOVO AND ROAR 
SALARY : Grade 1: R193 125 - R218 673 per annum, OSD as prescribed 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate 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. 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 in the following: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation; Planning and organising; Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery. 
 
DUTIES : Serve as a team leader for child and youth care workers during a 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 a 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 etc.; 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.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Nicholas Tel No :(044) 803 7508