Sub Unit Head: Social Benefits (Expanded Social Package, Social Work) at City of Johannesburg

  Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus Degree in Social Work (NQF level 8); 
• Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions. 
• 7 - 9 years’ experience working in Social Development field of which six (6) years must be on a management level; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and in possession of a roadworthy vehicle. 
• Knowledge of scope of social work practice and associated protocols; 
• Knowledge and application of relevant legislation guiding and impacting social work services; 
• Knowledge of Local governments environment and regulatory framework; 
• Knowledge of Municipal financial management, financial planning and reporting; 
• Knowledge of local government performance management systems and reporting. 
• Valid code 8 driver’s license; and 
• Skills required: report writing, ability to work independently, presentation and interpersonal skills. 

Primary Function:

• Lead, develop, direct, manage and oversee the implementation of Social Benefits Programmes Citywide. Provides integrated professional inputs and support, supervise, monitor, offers guidance and advise on the management of Social Development policies to ensure that all programmes adhere to legislative and policy framework as well as standards operating procedures aimed at improving access by the poor and vulnerable households to social support mechanisms and safety nets provided by the City. 

  Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide functional planning, support guidance and leadership on professional, social work services within the City; 
• Lead support and control the financial management, budgeting and forecasting; 
• Develop; support coordinate and enhance social work services and associated compliance matters in line with legislation, regulations, policies and or frameworks that guide scope of social work practice in the municipality; 
• Improve, maintain and sustain service delivery and substance abuse care outcomes in terms of the strategic objectives within the City; 
• Promote and facilitate social research and in house project establish service trends for analytic program remodelling and influence impactful programs with internal and external clients; 
• Conduct, coordinate and monitor Expanded Social Package Social Work continued professional development of social workers and training for personnel; 
• Lead; support, control and participate I the implementation of specific procedures, systems and control associated with a supportive and motivating climate for the incumbents; 
• Multidisciplinary team engagement and collaboration for effective service delivery planning, resources mobilization, program implementation. 

Leading Competencies: 

• Leadership;
• People Management; 
• Project Management; 
• Financial Management; and 
• Change Management. 

Core Competencies: 

• Computer software application skills and data management; 
• Professional communication; 
• Advocacy and negotiation skills; 
• Risk management Skills 
• Leadership and people management; 
• Inter-personal and management skills; 
• Social or clinical research skills 
• Report writing skills at senior Management level; 
• Financial Planning; 
• Human Resource Management skills.