Hot Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Auxiliary Worker to provide assistance and support to social workers with the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the social worker.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas 

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for (63) suitably qualified and competent Social Auxiliary Workers to provide assistance and support to social workers with the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the social worker.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. 

Recommendation 

• None.

Key Performance Areas 

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for (34) suitably qualified and competent Social Auxiliary Workers to provide assistance and support to social workers with the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the social worker.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. 

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas 

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus.

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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 develop, implement and maintain community development policies.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); Grade 1: A minimum of 8 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 2: A minimum of 18 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 3: A minimum of 28 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification.

Recommendation    

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

Key Performance Areas    

• Develop, implement and maintain community development policies: Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required. This includes costing the policies; Develop, implement and monitor youth development programmes; Manage social relief projects. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field. This would, inter alia, entail the following: Study relevant journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments; Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously; Liase/attend meetings with other departments, non-government institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognisance of the latest developments in the relevant fields; Engage in continuous development activities; Research and development related to social relief programmes; Perform the administrative functions required in the unit; Stakeholder engagements.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Policy Analysis and development; Community development; Legislation of local government; Integrated Development Planning; Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO); Management of, as well as types of programmes relevant to NPOs. Skills in the following: Mentoring and training; Facilitation skills;Project Management skills; Planning and organizing; Networking skills; Communication (written and verbal); Professional counselling skills; Financial management; Presentation skills; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership skills; Intergovernmental relations skills; Ability to compile complex reports; Contract Management. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Developer to develop, implement and maintain community development policies. 

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; Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation 

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Conduct Financial and Governance assessments for existing and new NPOs; Financial and Governance Oversight; Administration and Analysis of Non-Financial Data (NFD); Compliance Monitoring and Regulatory Adherence; Conduct Stakeholder Engagement and Rapid Response. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Policy Analysis and development; Community development; Legislation of local government; Integrated Development Planning; Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO); Management of, as well as types of programmes relevant to NPOs. Skills in the following:  Mentoring and training; Facilitation skills; Project Management skills; Planning and organizing; Networking skills; Communication (written and verbal); Professional counselling skills; Financial management; Presentation skills; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership skills; Intergovernmental relations skills; Ability to compile complex reports; Contract Management. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Worker 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 relevant 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. 

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; Continuous Professional Development: 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: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behavior and social systems and 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; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others. Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportuniies for a suitably qualified and competent Social Worker 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 relevant 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. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure compliance with registration requirements of NPOs (regulatory frameworks); Monitor and review services rendered by the NPO in line with the Provincial /National policy frameworks; Administration of the Non-Financial Data (NFD) / Performance Information process; Monitoring the implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement plans; Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behavior and social systems and 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; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others. Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an office manager service to the Deputy Director-General (DDG). 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering executive support functions to top management.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage engagements; Render line administrative support services; Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the Senior Manager/Deputy Director-General (DDG); Provide support to the Senior Manager/Deputy Director-General (DDG) with regard to meetings; Manage resources of the office of the Senior Manager/Deputy Director-General (DDG); Remains up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Senior Manager/Deputy Director-General (DDG). 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Service reporting procedures; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies, regulations, internal arrangements and procedures; SMS Manual; Financial Manual; Administrative and financial management; Budget control and management; Procurement and tender administration; Human resource management; Broad knowledge of all aspects pertaining to line functions within the Department. Skills in the following: Research; Analytical thinking; Financial Management; Project Management; Managerial; Computer Literacy; Communication; Problem solving; Presentation; Conflict resolution; Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people
• at different levels and from different backgrounds; Sound organisational skills; Good people skills; Basic written communication skills; Aptitude to work with computers. 

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Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide support for the improved financial management of municipalities, including compliance with general reporting requirements, monitoring expenditure efficiency and revenue streams including improving data integrity within municipalities, supporting interventions and managing the provision of financial assistance provided to selected municipalities.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year Advanced Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting; A minimum of 3 years experience in an Accounting or Financial Management environment.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Budget analysis and co-ordination; Finance department in Public Sector; Financial background specifically in Local Government; Must be willing to travel locally on a regular basis; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assess municipal budgets in respect of revenue and expenditure management; Compile monthly, quarterly and bi-annual in-year monitoring assessments; Assess MFMA implementation against framework; Provide technical assistance and research to municipalities; Facilitate training and other support to municipalities; Assist with the arrangement of Municipal IGR Functions; Conduct and facilitate municipal visits.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Budget process and procedures; Implementation of mSCOA in municipalities; Financial norms and standards as well as Acts such as MFMA, PFMA, DoRA, Regulations and Circulars (local and provincial).

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Strategic planning; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Attention to detail and good interpretation of numbers.

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Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the units in administration, secretarial and budget related tasks.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in office administration and rendering support to Senior Manager; 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.

Recommendation    

• Willigness to work irregular hours and travel if and when needed.

Key Performance Areas    

• Rendering administrative support services; Provides secretarial/receptionist service to the manager; Provide support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the budget; Analyse the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Relevant software packages; Basic financial administration.

Skills needed:

• Interpersonal relations; Written and verbal communication; Customer Service Orientation; Team player / membership; Ability to work effectively in a dynamic office; Ability to work in a highly pressured environment; Ability to liaise with diverse people; Attention to detail.