Social Work Policy Developer: Services to Families, Ref No. DSD 36/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Developer to develop, implement and maintain community development 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    

• Conduct Financial and Governance assessments for existing and new NPOs; Financial and Governance Oversight; Administration and Analysis of Non-Financial Data (NFD); Compliance Monitoring and Regulatory Adherence; Conduct Stakeholder Engagement and Rapid Response. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Policy Analysis and development; Community development; Legislation of local government; Integrated Development Planning; Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO); Management of, as well as types of programmes relevant to NPOs. Skills in the following:  Mentoring and training; Facilitation skills; Project Management skills; Planning and organizing; Networking skills; Communication (written and verbal); Professional counselling skills; Financial management; Presentation skills; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership skills; Intergovernmental relations skills; Ability to compile complex reports; Contract Management.