Applications are open for the X44 Permanent Vacancies at the Department of Social Development.
Closing date: 22 April 2024
X44 Permanent Vacancies at Department of Social Development
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS REF NO: DSD 18/2024 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R432 348 – R500 715 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government:
Kraaifontein
Eeste River
Khayelitsha
Metro East
REQUIREMENTS : 4 year Degree 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 car 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 : Mr Q Arendse Tel No: (021) 812 0910
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (MOSSEL BAY) REF NO: DSD 19/2024
SALARY : R432 348 – R500 715 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : 4 year Degree 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 : Mr Q Arendse Tel No: (021) 812 0910
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND REPORTING REF NO: DSD 14/2024
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience. Recommendation: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public Service procedures; Project management methodologies and standards; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government.
Skills needed: Policies and procedures interpretation and application; Problem solving; Facilitation; Presentation; Policy formulation and analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Communication (written and verbal); Organising; Information and knowledge management and Dispute resolution/conflict management.
DUTIES : Develop and implement Departmental performance monitoring and reporting processes; Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks; Monitor the implementation of the service delivery improvement plans (SDIPs); Facilitate the Department’s MPAT process; Provide support and guidance in the management of Provincial Project Management and Information systems (BizSuite: BizProjects, BizPerformance, BizBrain).
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Nieftagodien at sihaam.nieftagodien@westerncape.gov.za
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 15/2024 (X6 POSTS)
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 : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government:
Overstrand
Cape Agulhas
Swellendam
Cape Winelands
Overberg
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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
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 (casework, 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 L Louw Tel No: (023) 348 5300
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 16/2024 (X12 POSTS)
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 : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government:
Gugulethu
Athlone
Philipi
Mitchells Plain
Wynberg
Retreat
Metro South
Fishhoek
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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
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 P Magadla Tel No: (021) 001 2674
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 22/2024 (X6 POSTS AVAILABLE IN KHAYELITSHA AND KRAAIFONTEIN)
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 : 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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
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 Q Arendse at Tel No: (021) 812 0910
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO. DSD 21/2024 (X7 POSTS)
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 : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government:
Delft
Milnerton
Cape Town
Langa
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.
NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 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 (casework, 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 M Swart Tel No: (021) 483 7673
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 17/2024 (X6 POSTS)
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 : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government:
Bonnytoun
De Novo Treatment centre
Horizon
Lindelani Child and Youth Care Centre
Outeniekwa Child and Youth Care Centre
Vredelus Child and Youth Care Centre
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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
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); Case Work; Assessment /profiling; Implemantation of Intervantion; 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 D Baugaard Tel No: (021) 826 5972
ACCOUNTING CLERK: GOVERNANCE REF NO: DSD 20/2024
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendation: None. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual; Written and verbal communication skills.
DUTIES : Render Financial Accounting transactions: Receive invoices; Check invoices for correctness verification and approval (internal control); Process invoices (e.g. capture payments); Filing of all documents; Collection of cash; Perform Salary Administration support services: Receive salary advices; Process advices (e.g. check advices for correctness capture salaries bonuses salary adjustments capture all deductions etc.); File all documents; Perform Bookkeeping support services: Capture all financial transactions; Clear suspense accounts; Record debtors and creditors; Process electronic banking transactions; Compile journals; Render a budget support service: Collect information from budget holders; Compare expenditure against budget Identify variances; Capture allocate virements on budgets; Distribute documents with regard to the budget; File all documents; Receive and capture cash payments.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Nzimande Tel No: (021) 483 6278
How to apply
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.com
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CLOSING DATE : 22 April 2024
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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