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.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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: CHILD PROTECTION REF NO: DSD 38/2022
SALARY : Grade 1: R369 258 – R413 739 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R438 945 - R589 896 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 South African Council for Social Service Professions; Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment policies, tools, evaluation methods and processes; Social Work legislation; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Skills needed: Organising and planning; Project planning; Networking; Professional counselling; Policy Analysis and development; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving and analytical ability; Financial management; Monitoring and evaluation; Contract management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication.
 
DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain social work policies; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Appeal process regarding UFC; Monitor and evaluate NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) and compliance against Legislative, Programme Specific Norms and Standards/ Regulatory frameworks; Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme, regions, executive authority or head of department; Registration and or designation of facilities, NPO’s, child headed households, shelters and drop-in centres in terms of the relevant legislation; Accreditation/registration and monitoring of Programme Specific Programmes; Monitoring of service activation in relation to a victim of crime as per relevant legislation; Stakeholder management / Relationship management (international, national, provincial, local and regional); Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Lucas at Tel No: (021) 483 4016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (MONITORING): SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REF NO: DSD 37/2022
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Monitoring and Evaluation systems; Applicable legislation; Norms and standards; Information management; Public administration; Skills needed: Decision Making; Problem-solving; Planning & Organising; Written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Assist with the development of monitoring and review systems; Conduct Financial and Governance assessments for existing and new NPO’s; Monitor and review services rendered by the NPO in line with the Provincial /National policy frameworks; Administration of the Non-Financial Data (NFD) process.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Momoza at Tel No: (021) 483 4015
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REF NO: DSD 36/2022
SALARY : R176 310 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; Verbal and written communication; Interpersonal; 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 : Ms P Momoza at Tel No: (021) 483 4015