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 SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS REF NO: DSD 27/2024 (X2 POSTS AVAILABLE IN RETREAT AND PHILLIPI) 
SALARY : R452 667 - R524 250 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 4 year Degree 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. Recommendation: 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 car 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 P Magadla Tel No: (021) 763 6209 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICE RELATIONS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 02/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a Human Resource environment. A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources; Principles and processes for providing customer and personnel services, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Project management; Legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; Public management and administration; Relationship management. Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Legal Administration; Strategic planning; Planning and Organising. 
 
DUTIES : Operationalize the monitoring, assessment and reporting on the service delivery of the CSC to the department in terms of the CSC-service level agreement; Operationalize and facilitate the periodic internal review of the CSC-service level agreement to ensure that the department’s service delivery requirements are met; Operationalize the departmental operational service delivery obligations as required by the CSC - service level agreement (SLA); Coordinate the departmental operational service delivery obligations as required in the CSC service level agreement; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Patel Tel No: (021) 483 9392