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Regional Director: Metro North and Metro South (2 Posts available), Ref. No. DSD 68/2024

Closing Date2024/09/09
Reference NumberWCG240805-1
Tracking NumberDSD 68/2024
Job TitleRegional Director: Metro North and Metro South (2 Posts available), Ref. No. DSD 68/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary level13
EnquiriesMs. A Van Reenen at (021) 483 3996
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityMetro North and Metro South

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for two suitable individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of the citizens by ensuring the implementation of social welfare and community development services within the Metro North and Metro South Regions.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years experience at a middle-management level; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation

A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities.

Key Performance Areas

Oversee the management and implementation of the following: Families and Children Programmes; Special Programmes; Social Crime Prevention Programmes; Community Development Programmes; District business planning, information management and stakeholder management will include the following: Performance Management of the organisation; Participate with the development of memorandum of understanding (MoU) with municipalities and monitor the implementation thereof; Participate in the Integrated Development Plans (IDP) processes; Strategic Management; Oversee regional level corporate service; People Management; Financial Management.

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; Strong organisational skills; Strategic thinking and planning.

Remuneration

All–inclusive salary package of R 1 216 824 per annum (salary level 13).

Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Notes

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the department. 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 370 202.

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 committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (incompliance 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. To be considered for nomination into an SMS post, you must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service specific training program applicable to all applicants aspiring to join the Department’s Senior Management Service, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on SMS processes and procedures. 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-preentryprogramme/

Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our posts, 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.

Social Worker: Social Work Services (2 posts available in Eden Karoo Region), Ref No. DSD 66/2024

Closing Date2024/09/09
Reference NumberWCG240801-1
Tracking NumberDSD 66/2024
Job TitleSocial Worker: Social Work Services (2 posts available in Eden Karoo Region), Ref No. DSD 66/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary levelOSD
EnquiriesMs I April at (021) 763 6217
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityGeorge and Oudtshoorn

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent social workers 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.

Minimum 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

Key Performance Areas

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.

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.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 308 247 – R 362 439 per annum, Grade 2: R 376 417 – R 436 014 per annum, Grade 3: R 452 667 – R532 113 per annum, Grade 4: R 554 919 – R 687 918 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.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For 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.

Social Work Policy Developer: Services to families, Ref No. DSD 67/2024

Closing Date2024/09/09
Reference NumberWCG240730-5
Tracking NumberDSD 67/2024
Job TitleSocial Work Policy Developer: Services to families, Ref No. DSD 67/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary levelOSD
EnquiriesMr T Kwakwini at (021) 483 4115
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town – CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Developer to develop, implement and maintain social work policies.

Minimum 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; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

evelop, implement and maintain social work policies; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) – NPO Funding Process; Monitoring of service activation in relation to Family Services as per the relevant White Paper on Families; Stakeholder management/Relationship management; Administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions; Suspending of UFC funding; Monitor and evaluate NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) and compliance against legislative/programme specific norms and standard/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.

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; Skills needed: 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; Contract management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 429 573 – R 487 650per annum; Grade 2: R 507 198 – R 687 918 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 contribution.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For 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.

Social Work Policy Manager: Older persons, Ref No. DSD 63/2024

Closing Date2024/09/09
Reference NumberWCG240730-4
Tracking NumberDSD 63/2024
Job TitleSocial Work Policy Manager: Older persons, Ref No. DSD 63/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary levelOSD
EnquiriesMs P Momoza at (021) 483 6296
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town – CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Manager to ensure that policies for rendering a social work service is developed, implemented and maintained. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum 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.

Recommendation
 
Develop / facilitate the development of policies for rendering a social work service in departments; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; 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 or head of department; Registration of facilities in terms of the relevant legislation; Monitoring of Programme Specific services as per relevant legislation; Stakeholder management /Relationship management (international, national, provincial, local and regional); Training/ Capacity Building on existing legislation and policy framework guiding service delivery; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrativefunctions.

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.

Remuneration
 
All-inclusive salary package of R 920 082 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

Assistant Director: Bookkeeping and Financial Statements, Ref No. DSD 65/2024

Closing Date2024/09/09
Reference NumberWCG240730-3
Tracking NumberDSD 65/2024
Job TitleAssistant Director: Bookkeeping and Financial Statements, Ref No. DSD 65/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary level9
EnquiriesMr DI Holley at (021) 483 4276
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise staff who perform a departmental financial accounting service.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/Advance Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a financial environment.

Key Performance Areas

Manage and supervise staff who perform the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard: Payments (transfer, LOGIS, BAS); Bookkeeping; BAS systems control; Credit control; Salary administration; Debt management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Public Financial Management (PFMA); Budgeting processes and techniques;Policy Development; Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Report writing and formulations; Presentation; Negotiation; Numeracy and analytical thinking; Planning and organising; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution; Budgeting skills.

Remuneration

R 444 036 per annum (Salary level 9) 

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.  

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For 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.

Director: Operational Management Support, Ref No. DSD 62/2024

Closing Date2024/08/26
Reference NumberWCG240725-2
Tracking NumberDSD 62/2024
Job TitleDirector: Operational Management Support, Ref No. DSD 62/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary level13
EnquiriesDr. R Macdonald @ (021) 483 3083
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunityfor a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by managing and providing an operational support service to the Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate qualification at NQF 7 or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS upon appointment.

Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Key Performance Areas

Ensure the rendering of the ICT, human capital, corporate assurance, legal and communication support services to the Department by the CSC in terms of the provisions of the relevant service level agreement; Manage the professional development of OSD professions; Provide an executive support to the HOD; Coordinate security management, occupational health and safety accommodation matters; Strategic Management (including Change Management); People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies

Proven knowledge and understanding of the following: National and Provincial social development and community development policies, guidelines and other related prescripts; National and Provincial legislation, policy, prescripts, regulations, codes, directives, standards, collective agreements, best practices, procedures; Operational management support regulatory requirements; Social Development practices and procedures; Procurement and tendering processes; Development, Strategy Management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Functioning of the Province and activities of sister departments; Policies of the government of the day; Staff Performance Management System and PERMIS 4; Performance Management and Development System for SMS members; Basic knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Accounting Finance and Audit; Information Technology; Training; Reporting Writing; Time Management.

Remuneration

All–inclusive salary package of R 1 216 824 per annum (salary level 13).

Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Notes

Only applications submitted online 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.

To be considered for nomination into an SMS post, you must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme. 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-preentryprogramme/

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.

Information Management Officer: Information Management (Cape Winelands/ Overberg), Ref No. DSD 61/2024

Closing Date2024/08/19
Reference NumberWCG240710-1
Tracking NumberDSD 61/2024
Job TitleInformation Management Officer: Information Management (Cape Winelands/ Overberg), Ref No. DSD 61/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary level7
EnquiriesMs E Van Dyk at (023) 814 2818
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityWorcester

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, collate and maintain all business information at regional level.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

Collate all data for the region; Maintain management information systems at the region; Report on region information; Support regional planning and management processes; Liaise with internal/external stakeholders.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Department of Social Development systems; Policy development; Project coordination; Departmental policies and procedures; Communication strategy and procedures; Interpretation of prescripts; Skills needed: Report writing; Communication (written and verbal); Organising and planning; Proven computer literacy; Numerical; Innovative; Analytical thinking.

Remuneration

R308 154 per annum (Salary Level 7)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Administrative Officer (Monitoring): Quality Assurance and Monitoring, Ref No. DSD 60/2024

Closing Date2024/08/19
Reference NumberWCG240708-1
Tracking NumberDSD 60/2024
Job TitleAdministrative Officer (Monitoring): Quality Assurance and Monitoring, Ref No. DSD 60/2024
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary level8
EnquiriesMr S Nqwazi at (021) 826 6059
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town – CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitable qualified and competent individual to conduct monitoring interventions at NGOs. This post is located in Secure Care Centre and appointments are made in terms of the Public Service Act.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

Assist with the development of monitoring and review systems; Conduct Financial and governance assessments for existing and new NPO’s; Monitor and review services rendered by the NPO in line with the Provincial /National policy frameworks; Administration of the Non-Financial Data (NFD) process.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Knowledge of Monitoring and evaluation system; Applicable legislation; Norms and standards; Information management; Public administration. Skills needed: Problem-solving and decision-making; Creative thinking; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising.

Remuneration

R 376 413 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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