WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. 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 you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: EDEN KAROO REF NO: DSD 01/2024 
SALARY : R1 162 200 per annum (Level 13), (all–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years’ experience at a middle-management level. Recommendation: A valid driving license/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures; Knowledge of the following: Education environment; Management principles; Public Service procedures; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People Management planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting skills; Communication and facilitation skills; Strategic thinking and planning. 
 
DUTIES : Oversee the management and implementation of the following social welfare and community development services within the Eden Karoo Region: Families and Children Programmes; Special Programmes; Social Crime Prevention Programmes; Community Development Programmes; Oversee district business planning, information management and stakeholder management; Strategic Management; Oversee regional level and corporate service; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A Van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996 
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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OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT REF NO: DSD 03/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration or related; A minimum of 3 years executive office experience. Recommendation: A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Organisational and management practices, policies and operational functioning of organization; Financial management, monitoring and reporting procedures and systems; Department strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation processes; Policies and procedures related to the management of staff (disciplinary code, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Performance Management. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy; Project management; Accounting finance and audit; Report writing; Change management; Strategic management and Time management. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and execute ministerial and other HOD enquires; Perform a liaison role between the Department in its relations with other government departments; Render a support service to HOD in the organising of meetings; Render a secretariat service for all meetings; Render administrative support (including travelling, budgets, reporting and submissions); People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Patel Tel No: (021) 483 9392 
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
 
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. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 19 February 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUSINESS PLANNING REF NO: DSD 06/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Labour Relations Act; Strategic management processes; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Analytical and strategic thinking; Project management; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy, Research. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and conduct the strategic and operation planning processes for the department; Facilitate and perform all tasks required in the strategic planning process; Facilitate and perform all tasks required in the development of the annual performance plan and simultaneously collaborate with the directorate finance in the development of the EPRE (Estimates of Provincial Expenditure and Revenue); Develop the project plan; Perform all tasks required in the development of the operational plan; Gather and analyse all relevant information; Compile strategic documents and reports; Collaborate with the Directorate: Research and Strategic Information Management in the compilation of strategic documents and reports to inform the business planning cycle; Develop SDIPs (Service Delivery Improvement Plans); Design project plans to develop SDIPs for the department; Perform all required tasks in the publication of the Annual Performance Plan, Annual Report and citizen's report for the department; Collaborate with the sub-directorate communication in the printing, translation and proof-reading of the annual performance plan. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Nieftagodien Tel No: (021) 483 6279 
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
 
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. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 19 February 2024