WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: RESTORATIVE SERVICES REF NO: DSD 55/2023 
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), (all–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification in a Social Science or related field as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience in a social welfare or related environment; A valid code B driving licence with a willingness to regularly travel away from the office; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation: Professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Competencies: Advance knowledge of the following: Formulating and managing the substance abuse programmes, crime prevention and support programmes as well as victim empowerment programmes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Knowledge of the following: Modern trends and future development in the Social Sector; Assessment systems; Management principles; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Sound Budgeting skills; Report writing, facilitation and presentation skills; Strategic thinking and planning skills; Service delivery innovation; Strong organisational skills. 
 
DUTIES : Formulate and manage the substance abuse programmes, crime prevention and support programmes as well as victim empowerment programmes; Participate in the formulation of policy / legislation at national and provincial level (including policy guidelines and education); Manage the development of concept papers for substance abuse programmes, crime prevention and support programmes as well as victim empowerment programmes; Manage the development of an implementation framework and funding process; Ensure the management of contracts for funded NGOs; Manage the performance information as per APP (NFD); Manage the implementation of the substance abuse programmes, crime prevention and support programmes as well as victim empowerment programmes; Design, manage and evaluate pilot and special programmes; Manage and monitor the implementation of norms and standards; Manage the accreditation of services and agencies; Formulate and manage the services rendered to the programmes; Strategic Management (including change management); People Management; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. L Goosen Tel No: (021) 483 9391
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REF NO: DSD 56/2023 
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), (all–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience; A valid code B driving licence with a willingness to regularly travel away from the office; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Competencies: Advance knowledge of the following: Formulating and managing the children and families programme; Modern systems of governance and administration; Knowledge of the following: Modern trends and future development in the Social Sector; Assessment systems; Management principles; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Sound Budgeting skills; Report writing, facilitation and presentation skills; Strategic thinking and planning skills. 
 
DUTIES : Formulate and manage the child protection programmes (including HIV/Aids);Participate in the formulation of policy / legislation at national and provincial level (including policy guidelines and education); Manage the development of concept papers for childcare protection and foster care programmes (including HIV / AIDS) as well as services to family’s programme; Manage the development of an implementation framework and funding process for programmes; Ensure the management of contracts for funded NGOs; Manage the performance information as per APP (NFD); Manage the implementation of the programmes of childcare protection and foster care as well as the programme services to families; Design, manage and evaluate pilot and special programmes; Manage and monitor the implementation of norms and standards for the child protection programmes (including HIV/AIDS) as well as the programme services to families; Manage the accreditation of services and agencies; Formulate and manage the Services to families programmes; Strategic Management (including change management); People Management; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. C Jordan Tel No: (021) 483 2197