WESTERN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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 POLICY MANAGER: SERVICES TO FAMILIES REF NO: DSD 09/2024 
SALARY : R878 778 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package,) (OSD as prescribed) 
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; 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 of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in social work policy development; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); People Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to programs, theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Government processes and systems; Policy development; Project management; Policy analysis and development; Skills needed: Organising and planning; Written and verbal communication; Professional counselling; Monitoring and evaluation; Proven computer literacy; Financial management; Ability to compile complex reports. 
 
DUTIES : Develop / facilitate the development of policies for rendering a social work service in departments; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Appeal process regarding UFC; To manage quality assurance and/monitoring framework processes of funded and / or unfunded NPO’s; Appeal process; Information Management System(s); Stakeholder Management, Relationship Management (International, National, Provincial, Local, Regional); Manage a social work policy and/or M&E unit to ensure that the required legislating policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social welfare-, and the community development management fields; Research; Plan and ensure that social work policy research and development are undertaken; Undertake complex social work research; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the programme/unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr TH Kwakwini Tel No: (021) 483 4115 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUDGET MONITORING AND REPORTING REF NO: DSD 07/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience in financial management. Competencies: Applying expertise and technology; Analysing; Deciding and initiating action; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Following instructions and procedures; Coping with pressures and setbacks; Adhering to principles and values; Relating and networking; Presenting and communicating information; Writing and reporting; Learning and researching; Planning and organising. 
 
DUTIES : Planning: Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the financial supporting information for planning purposes; Budgeting: Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process; Reporting: Coordinate, review and analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes; Manage the operational processes, resources and procedures associated with the management accounting functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Abercrombie Tel No: (021) 483 3927



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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 08/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 year B Degree (equivalent qualification or higher); A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a Supply Chain Management. 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); Budget processes; National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources; Human resource management function; Financial management processes; Strategic Sourcing and preferential procurement / BEE; Board knowledge on procurement activities; Industry trends and best practices per commodity groups; Records management; General support service such as transport management and policy and procedures governing these functions; Skills in the following: Analytical and strategic thinking; Budgeting; Communication; Computer literacy; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Problem solving; Research; Ability to analyse, conceptualize and implement policy. 
 
DUTIES : Perform the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard: Acquisition management; Contract management and administration; Logistics management; Perform managerial and supervisory tasks. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Rakiep Tel No: (021) 483 8438 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER (GBV): SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (CEDERBERG) REF NO: DSD 13/2024 
SALARY : Grade 1: R294 411 – R338 712 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R359 520 – R410 289 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R432 348 – R500 715 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R530 010 – R647 325 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : 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 : Mr RM Macdonald Tel No: (027) 213 2096 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 10/2024 (X4 POSTS AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS FACILITIES) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R293 670 - R337 860 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R358 626 – R409 275 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R431 265 - R543 969 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; No experience required. Grade 2: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures; Nursing statutes and any other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act; Written and verbal communication Skills; Proven computer literacy.
 
DUTIES : Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality care to residents); Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice); Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the prescripts and regulations relevant to nursing and health care; Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing MDT members and other stakeholders; Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Buys Tel No: (021) 986 9100 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 11/2024 
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data. operate a computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Work procedures in terms of the working environment; Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Ability to work in a team. 
 
DUTIES : Rendering the following: Logistical support services; Demand and acquisition clerical support; Render budget support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Bassadien Tel No: (021) 483 4720 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD 12/2024 (POSTS AVAILABLE AT VARIOUS FACILITIES), 
SALARY : Grade 1: R166 869 – R184 455 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R194 808 – R217 410 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Experience: Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after having obtained the required qualification. Recommendation: Relevant qualification that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); Registration with the SACSSP as a registered Child and Youth Care Worker. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes; Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures; Rules and procedures of the care centre; Planning and organising skills; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills; Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law. 
 
DUTIES : Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission; This would include the following actions: Engagement; Assessment / Plan of Action; Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs; Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs; Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book); Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services; Continuous Professional Development; Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Buys Tel No: (021) 986 9100 (Outeniekwa, Bonnytoun and Horizon) / Mr F Hendricks Tel No: (021) 826 5972 (Lindelani, De Novo and Kraaifontein ROAR) / Mr J Campher Tel No: (021) 511 5169 ( Kensington) / Mr M Benting Tel No: (021) 931 0236 (Clanwilliam and Vredelus)