Social Work Policy Manager: Policy Alignment at Western Cape Social Development

Minimum Requirements

• A  formal 4-year degree/diploma in social work; registration and proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professional (SACSSP); A valid Code B driving license (or higher)

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate policy alignment services within the department: Analyze and review existing social welfare and community development policies to ensure the alignment of policies within the department. Monitor, interpret, and review legislation, policies, and procedures. Facilitate the implementation of transversal social welfare and community development policies and legislation;
• Manage the policy register; Provide advice and support on transversal matters that impact policy development: Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant policies and procedures to ensure they align with the transversal policy imperatives; P
• rovide input into the development of new social welfare and community development policies: Assess line-specific and other draft policies using assessment templates, the policy register, and other available legislation. People Management: Participate in the recruitment and management of staff to ensure the achievement of the component’s business plan. Financial Management: Actively participate in the budgeting process at the directorate level.