WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

​NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to do a practical and 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.

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SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: REGIONAL OFFICE: METRO SOUTH REF NO: DSD 96/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R920 082 - R1 052 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R1 094 508 – R1 289 274 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
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 (SACSSP); Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Recommendation: A valid driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to children; Social Welfare and Community Development theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; The following skills: Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Provide a Social Welfare and Community Development service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within a defined area(s) of specialisation with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social welfare and community development service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources; Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient and effective social welfare and community development service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Plan and ensure that social welfare and community development research are undertaken; Undertake complex social welfare and community development research. Perform and / or ensure that all the administrative function required in the service delivery area(s) are performed; Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Welfare and Community Development field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the service delivery area(s) and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 0567
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGER EDUCATION: FACILITY POLICY PLANNING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 99/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification (or higher qualification) in Education; Registration with SACE; A minimum of 5 years experience as an Educator. Recommendation: Experience as a manager in the Education sector. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public Service procedure; People Management Practices; Employee relations; Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures. Skills needed: Planning; Presentation and facilitation; Communication (Written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; People management and empowerment; Information and Knowledge Management; Service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure effective implementation of educational programmes at facilities in accordance to curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Ensure safety and disciplinary measures within the education environment; People management and development; Effective operational planning and execution. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (ELSIES RIVER) REF NO: DSD 89/2023 R1 
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 license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 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; Psychosocial 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 Swart Tel No: (021) 763 6212 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BANKING AND CASH MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 100/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/Advance Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a financial environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act – PFMA, National Treasury regulations – NTR’s, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions – PTI’s; Budgeting processes; National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources; Skills needed: Financial accounting; Analytical thinking; Budgeting; Numeracy and accuracy; Communication(written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and supervise staff who perform the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard: Payments (transfer, LOGIS, BAS); Bookkeeping; BAS systems control; Credit control; Salary administration; Debt management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr JJ Joubert Tel No: (021) 483 6022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 97/2024 
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (or higher qualification);A minimum of 1 year experience in a financial accounting environment. Competencies: Proven Knowledge in the following: Public Finance Management ACT(PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR), OPTI, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), department instructions and delegations; Compilation of financial statement; Financial Management Systems (FMS) and PERSAL; Cash flow procedures (monthly reporting on revenue and expenditure);Budget process; Skills needed: Analytical, problem solving, report writing, communication (written and verbal), proven computer literacy (MS Office packages), numerical and mathematical. 
 
DUTIES : Provide effective and efficient expenditure and payment services; Control and supervise the accounting system for transfer payments and subsidies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; Render effective and efficient Sundry (BAS) payments; Render effective Supplier Logistical Information System (LOGIS) payments; Render effective Supplier Logistical Information System (LOGIS) payments; Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services: Bookkeeping; Maintain the Basic Accounting System; Financial Statements; Credit Control; Provide salary administration and debt management services: Salary Administration; Debt Management; Provide banking and cash management services; Supervisory functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Joubert Tel No: (021) 483 6022 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (FACILITY MANAGEMENT) REF NO: DSD 98/2024 
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Government systems; Government policies; Constitution, legal and institutional arrangements governing the SA public sector; Skills needed: Problem-solving and decision-making; Creative thinking; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Analytical and systems thinking; Conceptual and formulation; Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Provide effective office administration and management support services to the Component: Handle general enquiries pertaining to the functioning of the component and manage component correspondences. Maintain and control leave, and asset register for the component; Provide budget support to the component: Assist to compile the budget expenditure for the directorate and complete the IYM; Maintain and assist with implementation of the component’s monitoring and evaluation system: Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of networks, service providers. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040