The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development is faced with the inescapable reality that the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised groups of the Eastern Cape continue to exert pressure and demand for the provision of comprehensive and quality development of social welfare services.
Its mandate is aligned with the Social Protection Chapter of the N...
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Social Work Policy Manager: Social Relief of Distress Services
National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
Minimum of 10 (ten) years of appropriate/ recognizable experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP, of which 5 years must be at the Social Work Supervisory level and a South African valid driver’s license.
Duties
To ensure that policies for rendering social work services, particularly those related to social relief of distress, are developed, implemented, and maintained.
This includes managing a social work policy unit to ensure that the required legislative policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources. Develop, implement, and maintain social work policies related to social relief. Monitor, interpret, and review legislation, policies, and procedures to determine their relevance and compliance with current requirements.
Engage in general consultation with stakeholders and advise subordinates regarding the social work policy to be implemented. Manage a Social Relief of Distress unit, ensuring personnel are recruited and retained within budgetary constraints, and that sound employment relations are maintained. Manage the performance and conduct of subordinates within the Social Relief of Distress Unit.
Ensure that subordinates are trained and developed to deliver work of the required standard, including providing mentorship and guidance. Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements in the unit.
Ensure that subordinates maintain their professional registration as required. develop and manage the business plan of the unit and report on progress as required. Manage the general performance of the unit, including effective and efficient utilisation of the budget allocated for the provision of Social Relief of Distress Services. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and management fields by studying professional journals and publications.
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