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.co. 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. 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 SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (WYNBERG), REF NO. DSD 85/2023 
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 licence. 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; Psycho social 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 P Magadla at Tel No: (021) 829 0120 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (2 POSTS AVAILABLE IN MILNERTON), REF NO. DSD 84/2023 
SALARY : Grade 1: R294 411 – R338 712 per annum 
Grade 2: R359 520 – R410 289 per annum 
Grade 3: R432 348 – R500 715 per annum 
Grade 4: R530 010 – R 647 325 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. 
 
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Engel at Tel No: (021) 483 7675. 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER (KHAYELITSHA), REF. NO. DSD 81/2023 
SALARY : Grade 1: R251 283 - R288 726 per annum 
Grade 2: R302 757 - R349 560 per annum 
Grade 3: R366 495 - R484 431 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. Recommendation: None. 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr FM Gezwind at Tel No: (021) 812 0925 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (FUNDING): VULNERABLE GROUPS, REF NO. DSD 80/2023 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 7). 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year administrative experience. Recommendation: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, No 1 of 1999); Treasury Prescripts; Financial Delegations; NPO Act; Policy on Financial Awards; Guidelines for the Implementation of the Policy on Financial Awards; Ability to do the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Break down problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict; Speak in public and make presentation to large or small groups; Proven computer literacy; Supervision/Management of staff; The following skills: Budgeting, leadership, liaising and decision making; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Verification of prescribed documents for payment; Check Transfer Payment Agreements (TPA’s) for correctness against approved funding submission; Verify and monitor compliance (TPA and business plan) and identify non-compliance with prescribed policy/ legislation and funding conditions; Receive and distribute activation sheet and confirm receipt of any outstanding documents with the programmes/NPO’s; Business Plans: Verify the verification of the contents of the business plan and supporting documents attached to NPO business plans (In accordance with the call for proposals); Render a support function to Programme Offices; Alert programmes in terms of non-compliance issues; Motivate, train and guide staff within the component, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cottee at Tel No: (021) 483 3587 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
EDUCATION OFFICER: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (13 POSTS AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS), REF NO. DSD 82/2023 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 7). 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year teaching qualification; Registration with SACE as a professional educator; A minimum of 1 year experience as an Educationalist/ Educator; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public service procedures; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Project Management; Interpret and apply policies and procedures; Skills needed: Problem solving, sound budgeting, planning, facilitation, influencing and interpersonal relations; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Learning and researching; Relating and networking; Adapting and responding to change; Adhering to principles and values; Analysing. 
 
DUTIES : Implement educational programmes at secure child and youth care facilities in accordance to curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Implement facility policies and procedures to enhance safe care, custody and development of residents; Perform administrative functions; Continuous professional development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Benting at Tel No: (021) 931 0236 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (WYNBERG), REF NO. DSD 83/2023 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 7). 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Recommendation: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Department of Social Development systems; Policy development; Project coordination; Departmental policies and procedures; Communication strategy and procedures; Interpretation of prescripts; Skills needed: Report writing; Communication (written and verbal); Organising and planning; Proven computer literacy; Numerical; Innovative; Analytical thinking. 
 
DUTIES : Collate all data for the region; Maintain management information systems at the region; Report on region information; Support regional planning and management processes; Liaise with internal/external stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Swart at Tel No: (021) 763 6212 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER: VULNERABLE GROUPS, REF NO. DSD 86/2023 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 7). 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 1-2 years post school qualification; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Provincial and national strategies to address sector development; Micro Economic Development Strategy; Relevant software packages and sound application of relevant computer programmes. (i.e. BAS); Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Basic financial administration; Skills needed: Draft documentation like submissions, letters; Sound organising, planning and time management skills; Diary management, travel itineraries, document flow in the office; Properly record minutes and decisions at meetings; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Run and maintain a record management system; Procure goods and services; Computer literacy; Work under pressure; Make sound judgments; Basic Research Skills; Analyse documents and situations; Ability to access research sources; Function as a team member 
 
DUTIES : Collate all data for the region; Maintain management information systems at the region; Report on region information; Support regional planning and management processes; Liaise with internal/external stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Momoza at Tel No: (021) 483 6296 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co   
 
 
 
 
 
 
CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANT: CUSTOMER CARE (3 POSTS AVAILABLE IN MITCHELLS PLAIN, RETREAT AND FISHOEK), REF NO. DSD 79/2023 
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 5). 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 months customer care experience. Recommendation: None. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Customer care; Customer care surveys; Social welfare services; Internal and external marketing and communication processes; Functions, programs and projects of the Department of Social Development; Information in the Department of Social Development domain; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages; Sound organising and planning skills; Conflict resolution skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Negotiation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Perform front desk services by receiving and referring clients; Provide dispatch call service; Ensure register is signed and accurately completed; Facilitate all complaints and escalate accordingly; Compile a monthly local office report regarding enquiries or complaints as well as walk-in statistics; Provide information to clients regarding available services; Assist clients on how to access services from the department; Render general administrative support services and maintain a record system. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms I April at Tel No: (021) 763 6217 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co