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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT vacancies
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT vacancies
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 15 October 2018
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 247
CLOSING DATE : 15 October 2018
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 247
OTHER POSTS
SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: METRO EAST REGION, (KHAYELITSHA) REF NO: DSD 2018-111
SALARY: Grade 1: R755 598 per annum (as prescribed by OSD)
CENTRE: 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; 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. Recommendations: A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Knowledge of the following: applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices. Management principles; People management processes; Labour relations; Public Service procedures; Financial Management; Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Presentation and Facilitation skills; Expert skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Problem solving skills.
DUTIES: Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within defined areas 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 development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources; Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work management fields; Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken; Perform and ensure that all the administrative functions required in the unit is performed.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Harris at (021) 812 0921
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: REGIONAL OFFICE: METRO NORTH (GOODWOOD) REF NO: DSD 2018-112
SALARY: Grade 1: R755 598 per annum (as prescribed by OSD)
CENTRE: 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. Recommendations: A valid driving licence. Competencies: Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Knowledge of the following: applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices. Leadership and Management principles; People management processes; Labour relations; Public Service procedures; Financial Management; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Presentation and Facilitation skills; Expert skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Problem solving skills.
DUTIES: Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within defined areas 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 development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources; Management of service delivery areas/units to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work management fields; Plan and ensure that social welfare and community development research are undertaken; Supervise performance of all administrative functions required in the service delivery areas and undertake the higher level administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Abrahams at (021) 483 7672
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS REF NO: DSD 2018-116
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Public Service procedures; Financial management; Communication policy and strategies; Events management; Media liaison practices; Project management; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate the department’s corporate identity and brand: Coordinate the development and implementation of brand awareness campaigns; Coordinate communication campaigns and products: Facilitate the development and implementation of above-the-line communication campaigns and products in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (programmes, regions, facilities, etc.); Coordinate the provision of a media liaison service: Develop proactive media events in collaboration with the Media Liaison Officer in the MEC’s office; Coordinate the provision of language and translation service: Facilitate and oversee the process of translating departmental strategic documents from English into Afrikaans and Xhosa.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Johnson at (021) 483 3781
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: DSD 2018-117
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year B-Degree; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Administration; Monitoring and Evaluation; Programme and Project management environment. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Policy formulation; Policy analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Information and knowledge management; Dispute resolution/conflict management; Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Project management skills; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
DUTIES: Develop and implement departmental performance monitoring and reporting processes: Develop and maintain an organisation-wide monitoring and reporting framework in line with the government and provincial-wide monitoring and evaluation systems; Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks: Provide support and guidance on the development of performance and outcome indicators as they relate to departmental, provincial and government-wide requirements; Monitor the implementation of the service delivery improvement plans (SDIPs): Monitor and report on SDIPs quarterly; Facilitate the departments MPAT process: Develop and maintain a standard operating procedure for the department’s MPAT process in collaboration with the Department of the Premier; Provide support and guidance in the management of Provincial Project Management and Information systems (BizSuite: BizProjects, BizPerformance, BizBrain): Assist with the compilation and maintenance of the department-specific PPM norms, standards and operating procedures. 249
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Johnson at (021) 483 3781
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Public Service procedures; Financial management; Communication policy and strategies; Events management; Media liaison practices; Project management; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate the department’s corporate identity and brand: Coordinate the development and implementation of brand awareness campaigns; Coordinate communication campaigns and products: Facilitate the development and implementation of above-the-line communication campaigns and products in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (programmes, regions, facilities, etc.); Coordinate the provision of a media liaison service: Develop proactive media events in collaboration with the Media Liaison Officer in the MEC’s office; Coordinate the provision of language and translation service: Facilitate and oversee the process of translating departmental strategic documents from English into Afrikaans and Xhosa.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Johnson at (021) 483 3781
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: DSD 2018-117
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year B-Degree; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Administration; Monitoring and Evaluation; Programme and Project management environment. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Policy formulation; Policy analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Information and knowledge management; Dispute resolution/conflict management; Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Project management skills; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
DUTIES: Develop and implement departmental performance monitoring and reporting processes: Develop and maintain an organisation-wide monitoring and reporting framework in line with the government and provincial-wide monitoring and evaluation systems; Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks: Provide support and guidance on the development of performance and outcome indicators as they relate to departmental, provincial and government-wide requirements; Monitor the implementation of the service delivery improvement plans (SDIPs): Monitor and report on SDIPs quarterly; Facilitate the departments MPAT process: Develop and maintain a standard operating procedure for the department’s MPAT process in collaboration with the Department of the Premier; Provide support and guidance in the management of Provincial Project Management and Information systems (BizSuite: BizProjects, BizPerformance, BizBrain): Assist with the compilation and maintenance of the department-specific PPM norms, standards and operating procedures. 249
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Johnson at (021) 483 3781
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT REF NO: DSD 2018-114
SALARY: R299 709 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree); Minimum of 3 years’ administration experience. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Government systems; Government policies; Constitution, legal and institutional arrangements governing the SA public sector.
DUTIES: Provide effective office administrative and management support services to the component: Maintain and control leave and asset register for the component; Arrange for equipment to be fixed, served and/ or ordered; Develop and maintain an efficient and effective filling system for the component; Provide budget support to the component: Control and maintain register of accounts against line items of the components budget; Provide administrative support with respect to audit queries received by the components; Maintain and assist with implementation of the components monitoring and evaluation system: Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of networks, services providers and projects/ programmes funded by the component; Record the results of all project/ programme proposal assessment.
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Goosen at (021) 202 9251
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: METRO EAST LOGISTICAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 2018-110
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework, policies and prescripts guiding Supply Chain Management processes including GG transport in the public service; Modern systems of governance and administration (LOGIS, BAS, IPS, Trade World and CSD); Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Good organising skills; Ability to work well within a team and independently.
DUTIES: Effective administration of transport policies and procedures; Assist with effective maintenance and optimal utilization of fleet; Render support to the region with regards to performance, leave and personnel documentation; Rendering of provisioning administration function in relation to ordering, stores and issuing and recording of goods; Provide assistance with determining needs and application of correct procedures pertaining to provisioning; Liaise with service providers in respect of the supply and delivery of goods, registration of suppliers for electronic funds to transfer and payments; Provide assistance with regards to asset management in relation to compilation of a database to record all assets; Reporting on all assets acquired on a quarterly basis; Compilation of inventories i.r.o stores and equipment; Liaise with inventory controllers of offices and institutions to ensure a uniformed approach in the recording of assets; Provide assistance with the stocktaking processes in line with the Provincial Treasury-, PFMA and provisioning guidelines and procedures.
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Thobei at (021) 812 0900
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: BUSINESS PLANNING AND STRATEGY REF NO: DSD 2018-113
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendations: Experience in creating, maintaining and administering information databases; A National Diploma/B-Degree. Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least three of the two official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Interpersonal, organising and human relation skills.
DUTIES: Updating of registers and statistics; Handling routine enquiries; Make photocopies and receive or send e-mails/facsimile; Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required; Keep and maintain the filing system for Non-financial data and for management assessments projects in the chief directorate; Type letters and/or other correspondence when required; Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component; Provide assistance with the conducting of performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting in relation to Non-Financial data (NFD) and management assessments projects (MPAT); Provide high level administrative support such as assistance with line function special projects; Provide assistance with the horizontal and vertical alignment processes aimed at streamlining the accurate reporting of non-financial data of programmes/and management assessments projects (MPAT).
ENQUIRIES: Mr E Mohamed Tel No: (021) 483 6738
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT REF NO: DSD 2018-114
SALARY: R299 709 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree); Minimum of 3 years’ administration experience. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Government systems; Government policies; Constitution, legal and institutional arrangements governing the SA public sector.
DUTIES: Provide effective office administrative and management support services to the component: Maintain and control leave and asset register for the component; Arrange for equipment to be fixed, served and/ or ordered; Develop and maintain an efficient and effective filling system for the component; Provide budget support to the component: Control and maintain register of accounts against line items of the components budget; Provide administrative support with respect to audit queries received by the components; Maintain and assist with implementation of the components monitoring and evaluation system: Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of networks, services providers and projects/ programmes funded by the component; Record the results of all project/ programme proposal assessment.
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Goosen at (021) 202 9251
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: METRO EAST LOGISTICAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 2018-110
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework, policies and prescripts guiding Supply Chain Management processes including GG transport in the public service; Modern systems of governance and administration (LOGIS, BAS, IPS, Trade World and CSD); Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Good organising skills; Ability to work well within a team and independently.
DUTIES: Effective administration of transport policies and procedures; Assist with effective maintenance and optimal utilization of fleet; Render support to the region with regards to performance, leave and personnel documentation; Rendering of provisioning administration function in relation to ordering, stores and issuing and recording of goods; Provide assistance with determining needs and application of correct procedures pertaining to provisioning; Liaise with service providers in respect of the supply and delivery of goods, registration of suppliers for electronic funds to transfer and payments; Provide assistance with regards to asset management in relation to compilation of a database to record all assets; Reporting on all assets acquired on a quarterly basis; Compilation of inventories i.r.o stores and equipment; Liaise with inventory controllers of offices and institutions to ensure a uniformed approach in the recording of assets; Provide assistance with the stocktaking processes in line with the Provincial Treasury-, PFMA and provisioning guidelines and procedures.
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Thobei at (021) 812 0900
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: BUSINESS PLANNING AND STRATEGY REF NO: DSD 2018-113
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendations: Experience in creating, maintaining and administering information databases; A National Diploma/B-Degree. Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least three of the two official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Interpersonal, organising and human relation skills.
DUTIES: Updating of registers and statistics; Handling routine enquiries; Make photocopies and receive or send e-mails/facsimile; Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required; Keep and maintain the filing system for Non-financial data and for management assessments projects in the chief directorate; Type letters and/or other correspondence when required; Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component; Provide assistance with the conducting of performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting in relation to Non-Financial data (NFD) and management assessments projects (MPAT); Provide high level administrative support such as assistance with line function special projects; Provide assistance with the horizontal and vertical alignment processes aimed at streamlining the accurate reporting of non-financial data of programmes/and management assessments projects (MPAT).
ENQUIRIES: Mr E Mohamed Tel No: (021) 483 6738
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: METRO SOUTH: LOGISTICAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 2018-115 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendations: Minimum of 1 year experience. Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy (including the maintenance and administration of the information databases); Good organising skills; Ability to work well within a team and independently.
DUTIES: Rendering of provisioning administration functions; Ordering, storage, issuing and recording of goods; Provide assistance with determining needs and application of correct procedures pertaining to provisioning; Liaise with service providers in respect of the supply and delivery of goods, registration of suppliers for electronic funds transfers and payments; Provide assistance with regards to asset management; Compilation of a database to record all assets; Reporting on all assets acquired on a quarterly basis; Compilation of inventories in reference of stores and equipment; Liaise with inventory controllers of offices and institutions to ensure a uniformed approach in the recording of assets; Provide assistance with the stocktaking processes in line with guidelines and procedures.
ENQUIRIES: Mr C Palmer at (021) 763 6200
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
DRIVER WITH SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: METRO SOUTH (LOGISTICAL SERVICES) - WYNBERG REF NO: DSD 2018-104
SALARY: R136 800 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 (Junior certificate or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 months’ relevant experience; A valid code B driving licence with a professional drivers permit (PDP). Recommendations: Working knowledge and experience in messenger services/registry. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support functions; Procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly; Communication skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Interpersonal relations and team work skills; Ability to perform routine tasks as required; Knowledge of cities (geographical locations).
DUTIES: Perform general driver duties; Maintain the official vehicle being utilised and ensure that it is clean and serviced; Transport officials and passengers to and from designated destinations; Deliver an effective and efficient messenger service to the component; Collect and deliver mail/parcels; Keep register of deliveries; Assist with registry procedures; Perform administrative and related functions.
ENQUIRIES: Mr C Palmer at (021) 763 6200
APPLICATIONS: If you want to hand deliver the application, please use the following address: 4 Dorp street, walk-in centre, ground floor, Cape Town, 8001 or you may post it to the following postal address: Attention: Department of the Premier: Recruitment and Selection, P.O Box 659, Cape Town, 8000. Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
NOTE: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preference. To apply, you must submit a manual application. Please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The position being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form.