Career Opportunities at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for ssuitably qualified and competent social workers to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.

Minimum Requirements    

• A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker

Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker

• Grade 1: No experience
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation    

• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards)
• Supervision framework for Social Workers
• Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being
• Social Work theory and interventions
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Protocol and professional ethics
• Social dynamics, work values and principles
• Developing and empowering others
• Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion
• The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively
• Proven computer literacy
• Report writing skills
• Self-Management skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for ssuitably qualified and competent social workers to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.

Minimum Requirements    

• A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker

Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker

• Grade 1: No experience
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation    

• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards)
• Supervision framework for Social Workers
• Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being
• Social Work theory and interventions
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Protocol and professional ethics
• Social dynamics, work values and principles
• Developing and empowering others
• Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion
• The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively
• Proven computer literacy
• Report writing skills
• Self-Management skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide internal and external communications support to the department as part of the Communications team. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate (3-year National Diploma/B Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a Communications or Journalism environment.

Recommendation  

•  A valid Code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply; Experience in social media content production.

Key Performance Areas    

• Sourcing and writing news stories; Photography – taking high quality photos to accompany news stories and to be used on external platforms; Uploading content to the departmental website; Procurement tasks.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of writing, editing and photography
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.); Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that a social welfare and community development service is delivered by the region to provide social welfare and community development services through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being. 

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(SACSSP); Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid driving license. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide a Social Welfare and Community Development service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within a defined area(s) of specialisation with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders.
• Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form;
• Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social welfare and community development service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources;
• Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient and effective social welfare and community development service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources
• ; Plan and ensure that social welfare and community development research are undertaken; Undertake complex social welfare and community development research.
• Perform and / or ensure that all the administrative function required in the service delivery area(s) are performed; Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Welfare and Community Development field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the service delivery area(s) and undertake the higher level administrative functions.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to children; Social Welfare and Community Development theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics

The following skills:

• Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills.