WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

DUTIES : Manage and coordinate the compliance monitoring, registration compliance and risk as a Sub-directorate for the department through initiating relevant strategies and ensuring policy and standard operation procedure implementation; Drive internal and external quality assurance regimes; Drive all internal and external registration reviews and unregistered centre investigations; Establish and foster relationships with stakeholders both internal and external; Be the watchdog on reportable incidents compliance and risk management for the department and conduct high risk investigations and advise on the impact that there risks may pose; Human Resource Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman at Tel No: (021) 826 5972
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 WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: CHILD PROTECTION 
REF NO: DSD 09/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R363 801 - R407 625 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R432 459 - R581 178 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. 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; The following skills: 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 skills; Contract Management skill; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain social work policies; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Appeal process regarding UFC; Monitor and evaluate NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) and compliance against Legislative /Programme Specific Norms and Standards/ 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; Monitoring of service activation in relation to a victim of crime as per relevant legislation; Stakeholder Management / Relationship Management (International / National / Provincial / Local / regional); Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr L Corrie at Tel No: (021) 483 4414
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 (ATLANTIS) 
REF NO: DSD 02/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R472 551 – R581 178 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; A valid Code B driving licence. 
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. 
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 : Mr E October at Tel No: (021) 832 0731
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 (DELFT) 
REF NO: DSD 03/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R472 551 – R581 178 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; A valid Code B driving license. 
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. 
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
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (ELSIES RIVER) 
REF NO: DSD 04/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R472 551 – R581 178 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; A valid Code B driving license. 
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. 
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
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (LANGA) 
REF NO: DSD 05/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R472 551 – R581 178 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; A valid Code B driving license. 
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. 
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 V Swartz at Tel No: (021) 483 7961
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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SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (GUGULETHU) 
REF NO: DSD 06/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R257 592 – R298 614 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R316 794 – R363 801 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R384 228 – R445 425 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R472 551 – R581 178 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; A valid Code B driving license. 
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. 
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 V Benjamin at Tel No: (021) 001 2626
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
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LOGISTICAL SERVICES (EDEN KAROO) 
REF NO: DSD 08/2021
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of an office administration environment; Clerical skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Planning and organising skills; Analytical thinking skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function); Update registers and statistics; Provide Supply Chain clerical support services: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services; Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items; Provide personnel administration services: Maintain a leave register for the component; Keep and maintain personnel records; Provide financial administration support services: Capture and update expenditure for the component; Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Heydenrych at Tel No: (044) 814 1669
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
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LOGISTICAL SERVICES (CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG), REF NO: DSD 10/2021 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of an office administration environment; Clerical skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Planning and organising skills; Analytical thinking skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function); Update registers and statistics; Provide Supply Chain clerical support services: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services; Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items; Provide personnel administration services: Maintain a leave register for the component; Keep and maintain personnel records ; Provide financial administration support services: Capture and update expenditure for the component; Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Mercuur at Tel No: (023) 348 5300
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
 
 
 
 
STAFF NURSE: ROAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 
REF NO: DSD 07/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R171 381 - R192 879 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R204 627 - R230 307 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R242 166 - R297 825 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. 
Grade 2: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.
Grade 3: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. 
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Disciplinary code and procedure; Grievance procedure act; Written and verbal communication skills; Elementary facilitation skills; Responsiveness.
 
DUTIES : Development and implementation of basic patient care plans will entail: Ensure maintenance of patient hygiene; Sustain nutritional status of patients; Facilitate the mobility of patients; Facilitate the elimination processes; Provide basic clinical nursing care will entail: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment; Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures; Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures; Effective utilisation of resources will entail: Order stock and equipment in a cost effective manner; Report loss or damage immediately; Appropriate care and use of equipment and consumables; Upkeep of an updated inventory list; Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development will entail: Maintain the code of conduct as required in the public service and by the professional body; Seek learning opportunities; Provide evidence of self-development.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Hendricks at Tel No: (021) 988 1138
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