Hot Jobs at Eastern Cape Department of Social Development

Requirements

• 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 must be submitted on the interview day.
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite; however, successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s license will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems
• Social Work Intervention: Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing.
• Social empowerment: Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities.
• Social support: Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
• Protecting vulnerable individuals: Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
• Understanding social work legislation: Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Community  Development,  Development  Studies,  Social  Work,  Sociology,  Public  Administration or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 7 years’ recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding community development programs: Must be able to supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Knowledge of human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems. Understanding community dynamics: Must have knowledge and understanding of the inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions.
• Networking and establishing partnerships: Must ensure that there is communication and coordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures. Community development research: Must be able to conduct research relating to community development work.
• Managing community projects: Must be able to manage and coordinate community development projects. Understanding community development legislation: Must be able to implement policies and legislation related to community development.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Community  Development,  Development  Studies,  Social  Work,  Sociology,  Public  Administration or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 7 years’ recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding community development programs: Must be able to supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Knowledge of human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems. Understanding community dynamics: Must have knowledge and understanding of the inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions.
• Networking and establishing partnerships: Must ensure that there is communication and coordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures. Community development research: Must be able to conduct research relating to community development work.
• Managing community projects: Must be able to manage and coordinate community development projects. Understanding community development legislation: Must be able to implement policies and legislation related to community development.

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Requirements

• 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 7 (seven) years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must ensure that supervisees challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behavior and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of more complex and advanced human behavior and social systems.
• Social work Intervention: Must ensure that supervisees intervene efficiently and effectively at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being.
• Social empowerment: Must ensure that supervisees assist, advocate and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent and alleviate problems.

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Requirements

• 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 must be submitted on the interview day.
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite; however, successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s license will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems
• Social Work Intervention: Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing.
• Social empowerment: Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities.
• Social support: Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
• Protecting vulnerable individuals: Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
• Understanding social work legislation: Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.

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Requirements

• 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 7 (seven) years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must ensure that supervisees challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behavior and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of more complex and advanced human behavior and social systems.
• Social work Intervention: Must ensure that supervisees intervene efficiently and effectively at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being.
• Social empowerment: Must ensure that supervisees assist, advocate and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent and alleviate problems.

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Requirements

• 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 must be submitted on the interview day.
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite; however, successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s license will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems
• Social Work Intervention: Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing.
• Social empowerment: Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities.
• Social support: Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
• Protecting vulnerable individuals: Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
• Understanding social work legislation: Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.

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Requirements

• 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 must be submitted on the interview day.
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite; however, successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s license will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems
• Social Work Intervention: Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing.
• Social empowerment: Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities.
• Social support: Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
• Protecting vulnerable individuals: Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
• Understanding social work legislation: Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.

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Requirements

• 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 7 (seven) years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must ensure that supervisees challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behavior and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of more complex and advanced human behavior and social systems.
• Social work Intervention: Must ensure that supervisees intervene efficiently and effectively at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being.
• Social empowerment: Must ensure that supervisees assist, advocate and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent and alleviate problems.

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Requirements

• 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 7 (seven) years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must ensure that supervisees challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behavior and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of more complex and advanced human behavior and social systems.
• Social work Intervention: Must ensure that supervisees intervene efficiently and effectively at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being.
• Social empowerment: Must ensure that supervisees assist, advocate and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent and alleviate problems.

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Requirements

• 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 must be submitted on the interview day.
• A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite; however, successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s license will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems
• Social Work Intervention: Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing.
• Social empowerment: Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities.
• Social support: Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
• Protecting vulnerable individuals: Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
• Understanding social work legislation: Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.

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Requirements

• 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 7 (seven) years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must ensure that supervisees challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behavior and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of more complex and advanced human behavior and social systems.
• Social work Intervention: Must ensure that supervisees intervene efficiently and effectively at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being.
• Social empowerment: Must ensure that supervisees assist, advocate and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent and alleviate problems.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a three-year tertiary qualification in community development or any appropriate three-year tertiary qualification

Duties

• Apply knowledge of human behavior and social systems to guide community development work.
• Utilize legislation to design and support interventions where people interact with their environments, promoting self-empowerment.
• Provide basic counseling services and empower communities to address social challenges.
• Conduct research relating to community development practices to inform evidence-based interventions.
• Facilitate, identify, plan, and implement community development programs and interventions.
• Manage and coordinate community development projects to ensure efficiency and impact. Analyze and interpret the inter-relations within community structures and community dynamics to guide action.
• Liaise and interact with various community development structures to strengthen collaboration and establish sustainable partnerships. Implement policies and legislation related to community development to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

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Requirements

• 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 7 (seven) years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding social dynamics: Must ensure that supervisees challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
• Understanding human behavior and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of more complex and advanced human behavior and social systems.
• Social work Intervention: Must ensure that supervisees intervene efficiently and effectively at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being.
• Social empowerment: Must ensure that supervisees assist, advocate and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent and alleviate problems.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a three-year tertiary qualification in community development or any appropriate three-year tertiary qualification

Duties

• Apply knowledge of human behavior and social systems to guide community development work.
• Utilize legislation to design and support interventions where people interact with their environments, promoting self-empowerment.
• Provide basic counseling services and empower communities to address social challenges.
• Conduct research relating to community development practices to inform evidence-based interventions.
• Facilitate, identify, plan, and implement community development programs and interventions.
• Manage and coordinate community development projects to ensure efficiency and impact. Analyze and interpret the inter-relations within community structures and community dynamics to guide action.
• Liaise and interact with various community development structures to strengthen collaboration and establish sustainable partnerships. Implement policies and legislation related to community development to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

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Requirements

• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e., diploma/degree in Nursing — equivalent to NQF Level 6/7).
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC. Current annual registration with SANC.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive, quality, and specialized nursing care in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. Implement nursing care interventions based on the assessed needs of individuals, groups, and communities.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, infection prevention, and patient safety guidelines. Ensure compliance with National Core Standards, Batho Pele Principles, and Quality Assurance standards. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Participate in clinical audits and manage identified gaps.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and ensure proper reporting and documentation. Monitor and manage the utilization of human, financial, and physical resources in the unit. Participate in budget planning and ensure optimal use of allocated resources.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a three-year tertiary qualification in community development or any appropriate three-year tertiary qualification

Duties

• Apply knowledge of human behavior and social systems to guide community development work.
• Utilize legislation to design and support interventions where people interact with their environments, promoting self-empowerment.
• Provide basic counseling services and empower communities to address social challenges.
• Conduct research relating to community development practices to inform evidence-based interventions.
• Facilitate, identify, plan, and implement community development programs and interventions.
• Manage and coordinate community development projects to ensure efficiency and impact. Analyze and interpret the inter-relations within community structures and community dynamics to guide action.
• Liaise and interact with various community development structures to strengthen collaboration and establish sustainable partnerships. Implement policies and legislation related to community development to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

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Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology (Clinical) recognised by SAQA.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychologist in the relevant category. Current Annual Practicing Certificate with the HPCSA.ty

Duties

• Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostics, and interventions for clients of the Department (children, families, adults).
• Provide therapeutic services (individual, group, family therapy) for clients referred. Undertaking psychometric testing where required.

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Requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Community Development/Social Science/Developmental Studies or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification, of which 5 years must have been at a Supervisory level in Community Development. A valid South African driver's license is required.

Duties

• To manage the identification, planning, and implementation of integrated and transformative social development programs delivered by the unit or sub-directorate in partnership with key stakeholders.
• The aim is to empower human and social capital through a community development approach towards sustainable livelihoods. Oversee the delivery of community development programs, ensuring they align with national policies and effectively address community needs.
• Engage with various stakeholders, including government departments, non-governmental organizations, and community groups, to facilitate integrated service delivery. Ensure the effective implementation of policies related to community development, monitoring compliance and evaluating outcomes.
• Oversee the efficient utilization of human and financial resources within the community development unit. Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of community development programs.

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Requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Community Development/Social Science/Developmental Studies or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification, of which 5 years must have been at a Supervisory level in Community Development. A valid South African driver's license is required.

Duties

• To manage the identification, planning, and implementation of integrated and transformative social development programs delivered by the unit or sub-directorate in partnership with key stakeholders.
• The aim is to empower human and social capital through a community development approach towards sustainable livelihoods. Oversee the delivery of community development programs, ensuring they align with national policies and effectively address community needs.
• Engage with various stakeholders, including government departments, non-governmental organizations, and community groups, to facilitate integrated service delivery. Ensure the effective implementation of policies related to community development, monitoring compliance and evaluating outcomes.
• Oversee the efficient utilization of human and financial resources within the community development unit. Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of community development programs.

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Requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Community Development/Social Science/Developmental Studies or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification, of which 5 years must have been at a Supervisory level in Community Development. A valid South African driver's license is required.

Duties

• To manage the identification, planning, and implementation of integrated and transformative social development programs delivered by the unit or sub-directorate in partnership with key stakeholders.
• The aim is to empower human and social capital through a community development approach towards sustainable livelihoods. Oversee the delivery of community development programs, ensuring they align with national policies and effectively address community needs.
• Engage with various stakeholders, including government departments, non-governmental organizations, and community groups, to facilitate integrated service delivery. Ensure the effective implementation of policies related to community development, monitoring compliance and evaluating outcomes.
• Oversee the efficient utilization of human and financial resources within the community development unit. Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of community development programs.

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Requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Community Development/Social Science/Developmental Studies or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification, of which 5 years must have been at a Supervisory level in Community Development. A valid South African driver's license is required.

Duties

• To manage the identification, planning, and implementation of integrated and transformative social development programs delivered by the unit or sub-directorate in partnership with key stakeholders.
• The aim is to empower human and social capital through a community development approach towards sustainable livelihoods. Oversee the delivery of community development programs, ensuring they align with national policies and effectively address community needs.
• Engage with various stakeholders, including government departments, non-governmental organizations, and community groups, to facilitate integrated service delivery. Ensure the effective implementation of policies related to community development, monitoring compliance and evaluating outcomes.
• Oversee the efficient utilization of human and financial resources within the community development unit. Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of community development programs.

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Requirements

• 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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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a 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. Extensive experience working within NPO Management. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• To ensure that social work services delivered by NPOs are effectively managed, monitored, and aligned with national policies and standards. This includes overseeing the registration, funding, and compliance of NPOs to promote social development and well-being. Manage the registration and compliance processes of NPOs, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and policies.
• Oversee the allocation and monitoring of funds to NPOs, ensuring effective utilization and accountability. Implement and monitor policies related to NPO operations, ensuring they align with national social development goals. Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government departments, NPOs, and community groups, to facilitate integrated service delivery.
• Develop and implement frameworks to assess the performance and impact of NPOs in delivering social services. Manage the Audit process linked to the Transfer Management process and follow up on Audit conclusions. Support the districts in the disbursement processes.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
• Minimum of 10 (ten) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP, of which 5 years must have been at Supervisory level in Children Services – Child services programmes. A valid South African driver’s license. 

Duties

• Manage and coordinate child-focused social work programs, ensuring they align with national policies and effectively address community needs. Engage with various stakeholders, including government departments, non-governmental organisations, and community groups, to facilitate integrated service delivery.
• Ensure the effective implementation of policies related to child services, monitoring compliance and evaluating outcomes.
• Oversee the efficient utilisation of human and financial resources within the child services unit. Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of child services programs.