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. 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 WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (EERSTE RIVER) REF NO: DSD 68/2023 
SALARY : R432 348 - R500 715 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. 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 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 Harris Tel No: (021) 001 2145 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (CLANWILLIAM) REF NO: DSD 65/2023 
SALARY : Grade 1: R359 622 - R408 201 per annum 
Grade 2: R420 015 - R477 771 per annum 
Grade 3: R491 676 - R595 251 per annum 
(Salary will be determined by post registration experience as per OSD prescripts) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy; Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy; No experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform Community Service, as required in South Africa or A minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy; Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy; A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; or A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy; Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy; A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; or A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Occupational Therapist; Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Research methodology; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Therapeutic models and techniques, methods; Relevant legislation, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Understanding of group / social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Systemic analysis and reasoning; Group and individual therapy techniques; Assessment and evaluation tools; Presentation and facilitation skills; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES : Render therapeutic services in groups in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team in the context of holistic management; Render individual therapeutic services; Continuous Professional Development. Keep up to date with new developments in the occupational Therapist profession; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms U Siebritz at 072 159 2858 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EDUCATION OFFICER: FACILITY MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 64/2023 (X2 POSTS AVAILABLE IN CLANWILLIAM) 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year teaching qualification; Registration with SACE as a professional educator; A minimum of 1 year experience as an Educationalist/ Educator. 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; Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedure. 
 
DUTIES : Implement induction programmes to newly admitted residents; Implementation of facility policies and procedures to enhance safe care/custody and development of residents; Participate in daily, weekly, quarterly and annual safety and security measures and procedures; Performing of administrative functions; Management of resources, monthly reports, statistics, registration by SACE, self-development and attend meetings with stakeholders; Continuous professional development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Study professional journals and publications in order to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms U Siebritz at 072 159 2858