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  1. Child and Youth Care Worker: Professional Services
  2. Social Worker (GBV): Social Work Services
  3. Social Work Policy Manager: Services to Families
  4. Professional Nurse X4
  5. Supply Chain Management Clerk: Logistics Management

Child and Youth Care Worker: Professional Services

(Posts available at various facilities), Ref No. DSD 12/2024)

Closing Date2024/03/18
Reference NumberWCG240217-4
Tracking NumberDSD 12/2024
Job TitleChild and Youth Care Worker: Professional Services (Posts available at various facilities), Ref No. DSD 12/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary levelOSD
EnquiriesMr E Buys at 021 986 9100 (Outeniekwa, Bonnytoun and Horizon) / Mr F Hendricks at 021 826 5972 (Lindelani, De Novo and Kraaifontein ROAR) / Mr J Campher at 021 511 5169 ( Kensington) / Mr M Benting at 021 931 0236 (Clanwilliam and Vredelus)
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityClanwilliam, Bonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa, Lindelani, De Novo, Kraaifontein ROAR, Kensington and Vredelus
Job PurposeThe Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to render care and developmental life space work of a routine nature to resident(s) (children, youth, adult(s) or service user) in need of care / in conflict with the law. These posts are stationed at the following care centres: Clanwilliam, Bonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa, Lindelani, De Novo, Kraaifontein ROAR, Kensington and Vredelus.
Minimum RequirementsA 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.
RecommendationRelevant 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.
Key Performance AreasReceive 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.
CompetenciesKnowledge 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.
RemunerationGrade 1: R 166 869 – R 184 455 per annum; Grade 2: R 194 808 – R 217 410 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)Note on remuneration: Employees’ service benefits or obligations(13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesOnly 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 and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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.

Social Worker (GBV): Social Work Services

(Cederberg), Ref No. DSD 13/2024

Closing Date2024/03/18
Reference NumberWCG240217-3
Tracking NumberDSD 13/2024
Job TitleSocial Worker (GBV): Social Work Services (Cederberg), Ref No. DSD 13/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary levelOSD
EnquiriesMr RM Macdonald at (027) 213 2096
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCederberg
Job PurposeThe Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent social worker to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being. This post is based in Cederberg.
Minimum RequirementsA 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.
RecommendationA valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 
Key Performance AreasRender 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.
CompetenciesKnowledge 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.
RemunerationGrade 1: R 294 411 – R 338 712 per annum, Grade 2: R 359 520 – R 410 289 per annum, Grade 3: R 432 348 – R500 715 per annum, Grade 4: R 530 010 – R 647 325 per annum (OSD as prescribed).Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesOnly 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 and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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.

Social Work Policy Manager: Services to Families

Ref No. DSD 09/2024

Closing Date2024/03/18
Reference NumberWCG240217-2
Tracking NumberDSD 09/2024
Job TitleSocial Work Policy Manager: Services to Families, Ref No. DSD 09/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary levelOSD
EnquiriesMr TH Kwakwini at (021) 483 4115
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town – CBD
Job PurposeThe Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Manager: Services to Families to ensure that policies for rendering a social work service is developed, implemented and maintained. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum RequirementsFormal 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.
RecommendationNone.
Key Performance AreasDevelop / 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.
CompetenciesKnowledge 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.
RemunerationAll-inclusive salary package of R 878 778 per annum (OSD as prescribed) Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements 
NotesOnly 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 and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/ proficiency test. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Professional Nurse X4

 Professional Services (4 posts available in various facilities), Ref No. DSD 10/2024

Closing Date2024/03/18
Reference NumberWCG240217-1
Tracking NumberDSD 10/2024
Job TitleProfessional Nurse: Professional Services (4 posts available in various facilities), Ref No. DSD 10/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary levelOSD
EnquiriesMr E Buys at (021) 986 9100
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityBonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa and Vredelus
Job PurposeThe Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for four (4) suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide holistic nursing care to residents in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. These posts are stationed at Bonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa and Vredelus Secure Care Centres. 
Minimum RequirementsGrade 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.
RecommendationNone.
Key Performance AreasProvide 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.
CompetenciesKnowledge 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.
RemunerationGrade 1: R293 670 – R337 860 per annum; Grade 2: R358 626 – R409 275 per annum; Grade 3: R431 265 – R543 969 per annum (OSD as prescribed)Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesNote: 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.

Supply Chain Management Clerk: Logistics Management

Ref No. DSD 11/2024

Closing Date2024/03/18
Reference NumberWCG240216-5
Tracking NumberDSD 11/2024
Job TitleSupply Chain Management Clerk: Logistics Management, Ref No. DSD 11/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary level5
EnquiriesMr S Bassadien at (021) 483 4720
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town, CBD.
Job PurposeThe Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a competent individual to render a supply chain management (SCM) clerical services. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum RequirementsSenior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). 
RecommendationNone. 
Key Performance AreasRendering the following: Logistical support services; Demand and acquisition clerical support; Render budget support services. 
CompetenciesA 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 govering 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.
RemunerationR 202 233 per annum (Salary level 5)Note on remuneration: Employees’ service benefits or obligations (13th cheque,medicalassistance,housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded interms oftheapplicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesOnly applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobsorhttps://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.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. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered..

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