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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2023
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill 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. 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.
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill 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. 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 RESEARCHER: RESEARCH REF NO: DSD 12/2023
SALARY : R491 403 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Post-graduate (Honours or higher qualification) in Social Science Research; A minimum of 3 years scientific research experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Social policy research; Social survey methods; Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Policies of the government of the day; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Project coordination; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written, presentation and verbal communication; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Planning, organising and people management; Project management; Strategic thinking; Conceptual and formulation; Ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Interpersonal; Report writing; Database management; Interpretative and conceptualisation or formulation ability; Ability to: Render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner; Multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; Persuade and influence; Handle conflict; Lead and direct teams of professional and service provider; Innovative; Pragmatic; Creative; Self-motivated; Assertive.
DUTIES : Design and plan social research programmes; Supervise and conduct own, commissioned research and other programme related activities; Disseminate and advocate research findings and results; Develop and evaluate new research methods; Human resource management; Client liaising.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G.D. Miller Tel No: (021) 483 4168/ Gavin.Miller@westerncape.gov.za
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: FACILITY POLICY PLANNING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (KRAAIFONTEIN) REF NO: DSD 11/2023
SALARY : R401 691 - R465 669 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 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; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Experience within a secure care centre environment. 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 care, 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 M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (OVERSTRAND) REF NO: DSD 14/2023
SALARY : R401 691 - R465 669 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 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; 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 care, 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 M Arendse Tel No: (023) 348 5300
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (FACILITY MANAGEMENT)- KRAAIFONTEIN REF NO: DSD 10/2023
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s Degree or higher) in Human Resource, Financial management, Social Sciences or Quality Assurance/Investigative fields; A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in a secure facility environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Facility management and quality assurance and in-depth interventions; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Project management processes; Skills needed: Strong conceptual and formulation; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving and decision making; Financial management; Change management; Problem solving and analysis; Client orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES : Facilitate the budgeting process for facility management and inspections; Manage and oversee the supply chain process for the component and insourced facilities; Manage all financial administration services for component and insourced facilities; Manage all logistical and administrative support services to ensure coordination between insourced and outsourced facilities; Management of staff; Human resource management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION REF NO: DSD 09/2023
SALARY : R269 214 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. Recommendation: Experience in social work services. 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; Supports the manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the managers budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is properly understood.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 0567
OTHER POSTS
SOCIAL RESEARCHER: RESEARCH REF NO: DSD 12/2023
SALARY : R491 403 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Post-graduate (Honours or higher qualification) in Social Science Research; A minimum of 3 years scientific research experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Social policy research; Social survey methods; Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Policies of the government of the day; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Project coordination; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written, presentation and verbal communication; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Planning, organising and people management; Project management; Strategic thinking; Conceptual and formulation; Ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Interpersonal; Report writing; Database management; Interpretative and conceptualisation or formulation ability; Ability to: Render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner; Multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; Persuade and influence; Handle conflict; Lead and direct teams of professional and service provider; Innovative; Pragmatic; Creative; Self-motivated; Assertive.
DUTIES : Design and plan social research programmes; Supervise and conduct own, commissioned research and other programme related activities; Disseminate and advocate research findings and results; Develop and evaluate new research methods; Human resource management; Client liaising.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G.D. Miller Tel No: (021) 483 4168/ Gavin.Miller@westerncape.gov.za
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: FACILITY POLICY PLANNING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (KRAAIFONTEIN) REF NO: DSD 11/2023
SALARY : R401 691 - R465 669 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 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; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Experience within a secure care centre environment. 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 care, 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 M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (OVERSTRAND) REF NO: DSD 14/2023
SALARY : R401 691 - R465 669 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 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; 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 care, 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 M Arendse Tel No: (023) 348 5300
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (FACILITY MANAGEMENT)- KRAAIFONTEIN REF NO: DSD 10/2023
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s Degree or higher) in Human Resource, Financial management, Social Sciences or Quality Assurance/Investigative fields; A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in a secure facility environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Facility management and quality assurance and in-depth interventions; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Project management processes; Skills needed: Strong conceptual and formulation; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving and decision making; Financial management; Change management; Problem solving and analysis; Client orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES : Facilitate the budgeting process for facility management and inspections; Manage and oversee the supply chain process for the component and insourced facilities; Manage all financial administration services for component and insourced facilities; Manage all logistical and administrative support services to ensure coordination between insourced and outsourced facilities; Management of staff; Human resource management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION REF NO: DSD 09/2023
SALARY : R269 214 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. Recommendation: Experience in social work services. 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; Supports the manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the managers budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is properly understood.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 0567