Western Cape Government
Job Purpose:
The Western Cape Government Department of Social Development is seeking a Social Work Manager for the West Coast Region. The role is focused on delivering social welfare and community development services, ensuring the promotion of social change, solving problems in human relationships, and empowering individuals to enhance their social well-being. This position is stationed in Stellenbosch/Paarl/Worcester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Delivery: Oversee the provision of advanced and specialized social welfare and community development services, ensuring the care, support, and protection of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities.
- Program Development: Facilitate the development and planning of programs and interventions, and manage the efficient use of financial resources.
- Management: Supervise and manage service delivery areas (units), ensuring effective human resource utilization and high-quality service delivery.
- Research: Plan and oversee social welfare and community development research, including complex research projects.
- Administration: Ensure all required administrative functions are performed efficiently, and keep updated with developments in the field.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: 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 (SACSSP).
- Registration: Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate and recognizable experience in social work after registration with SACSSP.
- Driving License: A valid driving license is recommended. Candidates with disabilities who cannot drive but have access to transport may also apply.
Competencies:
- Knowledge:
- Analytic, diagnostic, and assessment tools and methods for Social Work.
- Personnel Management and Supervision Framework for Social Workers.
- Social Welfare and Community Development legislation and theory.
- Information and Knowledge Management.
- Professional ethics and protocols.
- Skills:
- Organizing and planning.
- Project planning and psychosocial intervention.
- Conflict management.
- Proven computer literacy.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Remuneration:
- Grade 1: R920,082 – R1,052,016 per annum
- Grade 2: R1,094,508 – R1,289,274 per annum
Note: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages include all costs related to service benefits, including salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, and pension contributions.
Application Process:
- Enquiries: Contact Ms. A van Reenen at (021) 483 0567.
- Closing Date: 2024/07/29
- Reference Number: DSD 48/2024 (WCG240618-6)
- Application Issues: For technical support with online applications, call the helpline at 0861 370 214. For job-specific queries, contact the provided enquiries person.
Shortlisted candidates will need to submit documentation for verification, attend interviews, and possibly undergo competency assessments. Applications must be submitted before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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