Social Work Policy Developer Grade 1: Child Care & Protection at Limpopo Department of Social Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognized Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent as recognised by SAQA.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• A minimum experience of eight (08) years in social work after registration with the SACSSP.
• A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence. (with exception of persons with disabilities).

DUTIES :

• Develop and ensure the implementation of policies, strategic plan and operational plan.
• Facilitate implementation of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005. Facilitate compliance to child protection services norms and standards.
• Manage and coordinate provision of Child Protection Services.
• Manage and implement the Child Protection Register Facilitate capacity building of officials and stakeholders on child protection services.
• Facilitate development of Child and Youth Care Centre policies. Manage registration of Child and Youth Care Centres.
• Facilitate development and implementation of programmes in Child and Youth Care Centres.
• Facilitate compliance of Child and Youth Care Centres to norms and standards.
• Facilitate and manage intersectoral collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate monitoring of child protection services and Child and Youth Care Centres. and coordination for provision of child protection services. Manage financial, administrative and related functions.