WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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POPULATION ANALYST: POPULATION DEVELOPMENT (RESEARCH AND GIS) REF NO: DSD 07/2023 
SALARY : R491 403 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4 year post school qualification (Honours or higher qualification) in Statistical/Research-oriented Social Sciences(Demography, Sociology, Geography, GIS); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Research (Population Geography and Demography) or similar environment; A valid driving license( Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Service legislation; Population Policy, strategy and programmes; GIS and related systems; Skills: Proven Computer literacy; People management and empowerment; Planning and organizing. 
 
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 Communication (written, verbal and liaison); Problem-solving; Facilitation and presentation; Analytical. Project management; Operational planning; Innovation.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G. Miller Tel No: (021) 483 4168 or (C): 0836347634 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (X1 POST IN KANNAL AND X1 POST IN BITOU), REF NO: DSD 05/2023 
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 Hendricks Tel No: (044) 814 1685 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MONITORING REF NO: DSD 02/2023 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Bachelors Degree or higher) in Human Resource, Financial management, Social Sciences or Quality Assurance/Investigative fields; A minimum of 6 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 : Lead, manage and oversee the compliance monitoring, registration compliance and risk for the department through initiating relevant strategies and ensuring policy and standard operating procedures; Develop and manage a short and medium-term quality assurance plan that ensure compliance to legislative frameworks; Manage the execution of all internal and external registration reviews and unregistered centre interventions; Manage and oversee all outsourced management contracts and stakeholder relations; Manage a reportable incidents compliance protocol, oversee all high-risk interventions and advise the Director on the impact that these risks may pose; People management and finance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040 
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  
 
 
 

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OFFICE MANAGER: BUSINESS PLANNING AND STRATEGY REF NO: DSD 03/2023 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B- Degree) or higher; A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering executive support functions to top management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Service reporting procedures; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies, regulations, internal arrangements and procedures; SMS Manual; Financial Manual; Administrative and financial management; Budget control and management; Procurement and tender administration; Human resource management; All aspects pertaining to line functions within the Department; Skills needed: Research; Analytical thinking; Financial Management; Project Management; Managerial skills; Proven computer literacy; Witten and verbal communication; Problem solving; Conflict resolution. 
 
DUTIES : Manage engagements: Ensure that the management support staff compiles programmes; Render line administrative support services: Develop and maintain systems in the office of the Chief Director’s Office that will contribute towards improving efficiency in the office; Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the Chief Director: Conduct research and compile comprehensive documents (not linked to a specific line function) for the Chief Director with regard to issues forth coming from meetings; Provide support to the Chief Director with regards to meetings; Screen documents to determine actions/information/documents required for the meeting; Manage resources of the of office of the Chief Director: Determine and collate information with regards to the budget needs of the office of the Chief Director; Remains up to date with regards to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Chief Director: Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Johnson at Tel No: (021) 483 3781 
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
 
 

 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (X2 POSTS IN KHAYELITSHA) REF NO: DSD 06/2023 
SALARY : Grade 1: R269 301 – R312 186 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R331 191 – R380 337 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R401 691 – R465 669 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R494 028 – R607 593 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; A valid Code B driving licence. Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; 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, 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 enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. 
 
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Harris Tel No: (021) 001 2145 
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  
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD 01/2023 
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Relevant job knowledge; Skills needed: Literacy and numeracy; Presentation; Decision –making; Proven computer literacy; Good written and communication; Interpersonal Skills; Flexibility; Planning and organising. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within sub-directorate; Provide personnel administration clerical support; Provide financial administration support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Sauls Tel No: (021) 483 3839 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LOGISTICAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 04/2023 (X3 POSTS IN KHAYELITSHA) 
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 05) 
 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Relevant experience. Competencies: Relevant job knowledge; Skills needed: Literacy and numeracy; Presentation; Decision –making; Proven computer literacy; Good written and communication; Interpersonal Skills; Flexibility; Planning and organising. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within sub-directorate; Provide personnel administration clerical support; Provide financial administration support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Marthinus Tel No: (021) 483 8833 
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