WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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​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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OTHER POSTS
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, REF NO. DSD104/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R920 082 - R1 052 016 per snnum 
Grade 2: R1 094 508 - R1 289 274 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or equivalent); A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Service Management Framework, i.e. PFMA, Labour Relations Act, etc; Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application; individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions; The ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects; The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; Skills needed: Presentation; Problem solving; The ability to undertake complex research; Financial management; Project Management; Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Staff management and Policy formulation and implementation. 
 
DUTIES : Build value adding relationships with national and international donor agencies for fundraising purposes; Actively engage the private sector Corporate Social Investment Units to leverage resources for partnership with Government in service delivery; Draw funding proposals directed to the private sector, governments and other relevant agencies in support of the services rendered by the Non-Profit Sector to communities; Fund-raising to support strategic NGO-run social development projects and manage the department’s partnerships with key stakeholders for this purpose; Liaise with different spheres of government to leverage the use of properties to make NGOs financially stable; To manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the unit/sub directorate; Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where required; Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Dreyer at Tel No: (021) 483 3924 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER: COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE), REF. NO. DSD 105/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R263 667- R308 019 per annum 
Grade 2: R316 986 - R373 395 per annum 
Grade 3: R383 721 - R514 806 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B- Degree or higher); No experience required. Grade 2: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Grade 3: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities; Human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment; The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects; The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; The understanding of social dynamics of communities; Presentation skills; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Facilitation skills; Research skills; Knowledge and understanding of basic Financial Management.
 
DUTIES : Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and co-ordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community; Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery; Coordination of post disaster humanitarian relief; Identification of the affected beneficiaries 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Majela at Tel No: (021) 483 2524 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: SERVICES TO FAMILIES, REF NO. DSD 101/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R429 573 – R487 650 per annum 
Grade 2: R507 198 - R687918 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) - NPO Funding Process; Monitoring of service activation in relation to Family Services as per the relevant White Paper on Families; Stakeholder management/Relationship management; Administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions; Suspending of UFC funding; Monitor and evaluate NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement(TPA) and compliance against legislative/programme specific norms and standard/regulatory frameworks; Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs or a concern raised by a programme/regions/executive authority/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 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Kwakwini at Tel No:(021) 483 4115 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: GOVERNANCE REF NO. DSD 103/2024 (X2 POSTS AVAILABLE), 
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 8) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years Financial environment experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Budgeting processes; Financial norms and standards (Public Financial Management National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury directives / instructions; Public Service Ant-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Internal Control Tools and Techniques; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standards Charts of Accounts; Risk Management Frameworks; Government financial Systems; Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Budgeting; Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving; Research.. 
 
DUTIES : Execute general internal control services; Ensure proper governance; Render assurance services; Provide fraud and losses management services 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr DN Arendse at (021) 483 8646 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (FACILITY MANAGEMENT), REFNO. DSD 98/2024 R1 
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 8) 
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: 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 at Tel No:(021) 826 6040 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co