WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING (ICB) REF NO: DSD 93/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R920 082 - R1 052 016 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
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. Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Policy formulation and implementation; Public Service Management Framework Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development. Extensive knowledge of the NPO Act, General Laws Amendment Act, the NPO Capacity Building Framework. Knowledge in NPO Fundrasing, policy development and sustainability models. Familiar with the Independent Code, Tax Exemption / 18a and legal structures for NPOs. Technical knowledge of NPO registration and compliance. Skills needed: Presentation; Problem solving; Financial management; Project Management; Computer literacy; Communication (Written and verbal); Staff management. Managing of databases. Ability to: undertake complex research; Manage community development structures and projects; Influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures. 
 
DUTIES : To manage the following: Identification and facilitation of NPO Capacity Building and Mentoring Programmes. Developing and managing a provincial NPO capacity building focusing on Good Governance, Compliance, Fundraising and Policies. Responsible for identifying capacity building needs of officials and implementing capacity building training for government officials. Managing the provincial NPO Helpdesk and ensuring that Helpdesk services are accessible throughout the province. Contribute to developing policies, norms and standards, legislation and working documents pertaining to the sector. Community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered; 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; Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken. Undertake and facilitate complex community development research; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Dreyer Tel No: (021) 483 3924 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: DSD 86/2024 
SALARY : R376 413 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); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supply chain management 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; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act – PFMA, National Treasury regulations – NTR’s, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions – PTI’s); Financial management processes; Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement / BEE; Procurement activities; Industry trends and best practices per commodity groups; Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement; Procurement policies/procedures/contract management; Records management, inclusive of registry services, and policy and procedures governing these functions; General support service such as transport management and policy and procedures governing these functions; Skills needed: Analytical and strategic thinking; Budgeting; Written and verbal communication; Numeracy; Computer literacy; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem solving; Research. Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and review departmental policies; Build capacity among internal and external stakeholders; Develop, implement and maintain control framework for supply chain; Develop standard operating procedures; Review and align delegations; Identify needs for policies, guidelines, norms and standards in respect of all SCM practices and provide advice in the development thereof; Give inputs in the development of provincial policy positions; Conduct policy evaluation; Develop and implement strategies to communicate SCM policy matters.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Jansche van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 483 4283 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPER: SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS REF NO: DSD 87/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R367 878 – R413 373 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R429 573 – R487 650 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R507 198 – R687 918 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 8 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 2: A minimum of 18 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 3: A minimum of 28 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Community development; Policy analysis and development; legislation of local government; Integrated Development Planning; Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO); Skills needed: Excellent Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Financial Management; Monitoring and Evaluation; Planning and organising; Ability to compile complex reports. 
 
DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain community development policies: Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field. This would, inter alia, entail the following: Study relevant journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments; Research and development related to youth development programmes; Perform the administrative functions required in the unit; Stakeholder engagements. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Arnolds Tel No: (021) 483 6657

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SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 88/2024 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO EAST) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R182 913 – R207 024 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R215 442 – R245 847 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R255 933 - R321 741 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports);Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of asocial work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Lesch Tel No: (021) 812 0940 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 89/2024 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO NORTH) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R182 913 – R207 024 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R215 442 – R245 847 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R255 933 - R321 741 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports);Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of asocial work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Cummings Tel No: (021) 483 7938 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 90/2024 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO SOUTH) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R182 913 – R207 024 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R215 442 – R245 847 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R255 933 - R321 741 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports);Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of asocial work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Siljeur Tel No: (021) 763 6204 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 91/2024 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN CAPE WINELANDS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R182 913 – R207 024 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R215 442 – R245 847 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R255 933 - R321 741 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports);Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of asocial work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Mtlaka Tel No: (021) 872 7818 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 92/2024 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN EDEN KAROO) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R182 913 – R207 024 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R215 442 – R245 847 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R255 933 - R321 741 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports);Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of asocial work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Janse van Vuren Tel No: (044) 382 0056 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co