Current Jobs at Free State Department of Social Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Current registration with the appropriate South African Council for Social Service Professions.
• A minimum of 6-10 relevant working experience. Computer literacy. Valid Driver’s License. (Applicants are not submitting copies / attachments / certificates / ID/ Driver license / qualifications on application, only when shortlisted) 

DUTIES :

• Management of the Residential Care Centre. Facilitate and plan development programmes for elderly. Implementation of strategic and operational plans.
• Ensure effective budgetary planning, administration and financial management. Facilitate and monitor the development of relevant internal policies. Manage provision of integrated development and therapeutic services to elderly in need of care.
• Ensure good governance through effective management of systems, processes and resources. Manage and Develop Performance of personnel. Ensure good governance through effective management of systems, processes and research.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management at NQF level 6.
• A 3 years relevant experience in Financial Accounting at supervisory/management (ASD) level. A valid driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL. Salary Payroll Management.

DUTIES :

• Manage the Salary administration and transfer payments sub-directorates. Monitor the Policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments. Develop and maintain policies and processes.
• Expenditure management – ensure that payments for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers and subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed. Oversee the Debt management in the Department.
• Accounting – To provide financial administration and accounting services (ledgers/journals, accounting, and reporting (interim and annual financial statements). Supervise human resource/ staff, allocate and ensure quality of work, personnel development.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant tertiary qualification in financial management at NQF level 6. A valid driver’s license. Minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. 

DUTIES :

• Monitor and review the procedures for the collection and safekeeping of all monies and compliance with the relevant prescripts. Monitor and review the receipt and collection of monies to ensure that it is in accordance with the appropriate tariffs and properly recorded.
• Oversee the banking of monies are done in accordance with the prescribed processes. Oversee that bank reconciliations are performed and are correct. Oversee the verification of the validity and allocation of payments received via electronic transfers.
• Oversee the safeguarding of source documents and face value forms. Oversee and monitor income against budget and review reconciliations. Oversee and undertake the development of corrective measures when required.
• Oversee and review disclosure notes on revenue collection. Oversee and collate financial supporting information for planning purposes. Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information. Supervise human resource/ staff, allocate and ensure quality of work, personnel development.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant tertiary qualification in financial management at NQF level 6. A valid driver’s license. Minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. 

DUTIES :

• Oversee verification of source documents. Oversee the quality assurance and verification of transactions on LOGIS and BAS. Ensure that the expenditure is in line with budget and item provisioning.
• Oversee the correct capturing of banking details on the accounting system. Oversee creditor reconciliation (ensure that service providers are paid timely and correctly). Oversee and reconcile payment requests with budget provisions and the availability of funds.
• Oversee the process to ensure that the relevant institution is eligible for a transfer payment/subsidy and that they comply with the relevant financial legislative requirements. Authorize the payments of Goods & Services on the accounting systems. Supervise human resource/ staff, allocate and ensure quality of work, personnel development.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant tertiary qualification in financial management at NQF level 6. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Public Sector Financial Administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and budget related issues in the Public Sector. High level of computer literacy especially in Excel and PowerPoint. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure effective budget process through facilitation of and assisting with compiling of all budget planning and other budget related documents.
• Ensure that all budget processes are in accordance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Ensure that accurate and reliable expenditure reports and presentations are compiled to present the expenditure information of the department internally and externally.
• Continuous monitoring of budgets - expenditure trends, actual expenditure, commitments, deviations and projections. Assist Programme Managers with effective management of allocated budgets. Control of SCOA segments and BAS codes related to budgeting. Assist with shifting of funds and virements as well as the reporting thereof.
• Perform administration functions for the section. Monitor performance of employees, determine workflow requirements and training needs.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations or equivalent qualification.
• 3-4 years’ experience in conducting misconduct investigations, handling of grievances and conciliation and arbitration. A valid drivers’ license. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, 66, 1995. 

DUTIES :

• To assist with the Development of labour relation policies. To coordinate/conduct investigation on misconduct and grievance cases to advise appropriately thereon.
• To Advise management on all labour relations matters in order to minimize unfair labour practices. To present the Department in bilateral discussion with organized labour unions.
• To perform and manage administrative and related functions. To manage resources to ensure that the objectives of the component are achieved. Supervise human resource/ staff, allocate and ensure quality of work, personnel development.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/ Public Management or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resource Administration. Extensive knowledge of PERSAL, PERSAL Training Courses in Service Conditions, HR Provisioning and Service Termination. 

DUTIES :

• Supervise and undertake the more complex implementation and maintenance of human resource administration practices. HR provisioning, Appointments, Transfer, Probationary periods, Implementation of conditions of service benefits (Leave, Housing, Injury on Duty, Long Service Recognition, Overtime, Relocation, Pension and allowances, recommend (approve) transactions in PERSAL according to delegation.
• Prepare reports on Human Resource administration issues and statistics, termination of service. Initiation of submissions. Handle human resource administration enquiries and statistics.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations or equivalent qualification. Valid Driver’s License.

DUTIES :

• Handle misconduct cases, grievances and disputes in line with relevant legislations/resolutions to ensure proper resolution thereof. Advise management on all labour relations matters in order to minimize unfair labour practices.
• Capture information of misconduct cases, grievances and dispute on employee relations management information system for record keeping purposes.
• Provide a secretariat service to the Departmental consultative committee.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Public Management or equivalent.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in Human Resource Planning. Valid Driver’s License 

DUTIES :

• To participate in the development and implementation of policies, present and coordinate information sessions in the Department in order to contribute to an effective and well-informed workforce.
• To render a human resource advisory service to the Department to promote an effective human resource environment.
• Participate in the development of the three-year MTEF Plan to contribute towards the achievement of the Departmental strategic goals and objectives. Participate in the compliance with Employment Equity Plan to comply with the Employment Equity Act.