Job Openings at Mpumalanga Department of Social Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• National senior certificate/Grade 12 (NQF level 4). Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ credible experience at Senior Managerial level; a post graduate qualification in Social Sciences will be an added advantage.

DUTIES :

• Overall management of the Chief Directorate (including overseeing the development and implementation of business plans outlining critical strategic service delivery improvement interventions to be effected in accordance with the relevant legislation, department’s strategic plan and service delivery needs). Manage efficient and effective utilization of human and financial resources in the chief directorate. Manage the performance of the chief directorate and performance agreements of managers in immediate span of control.
• Facilitate the optimal development and functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities. Promote the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and improvement of need based sustainable social welfare programmes and services aimed at empowering children, families, youth, women, elderly and persons with disabilities. Promote the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, improvement of programmes and services aimed at promoting crime prevention through restorative services. Oversee the collation and analysis of data on intervention, and reconfiguration for report purposes. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Senior Certificate (NQF level 4). Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Management/Public Administration/Business Management or related field. A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) or higher) will be an added advantage. Extensive managerial experience of which 5 years must be at Senior Managerial level. 

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership and management of Business support services. Oversee Human resource management and Development. Manage Labour relations, Employee Health and Wellness and Organisational development. Provide leadership on Supply chain management, Asset management and Facilities management Oversee ICT, Records management and Knowledge management services.
• Coordinate strategic planning, risk management and performance management systems. Ensure sound financial management and compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Manage departmental governance structures and internal controls. Support the Head of Department in achieving departmental objectives. Lead stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental relations relevant to business support. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior Certificate (NQF level 4). Degree in Development Studies/Youth in Development/Community Development Studies (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. A valid drivers’ license is essential. 

DUTIES :

• Design and implement integrated special programmes as well as social economic empowerment programmes for the youth. Provide strategic direction on the development of policy and guidelines for the implementation of Youth Development. Monitor and evaluate youth development programmes to ensure effective implementation. Establish and maintain sound partnership and networks with stakeholders in relation to youth development activities. Manage the financial, physical and human resource of the directorate 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National senior certificate/Grade 12 (NQF level 4). Degree in Economics/ Statistics/Population or Demography (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Extensive knowledge of population and development trends. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and facilitate Population Capacity Development and Advocacy Programmes. Manage and facilitate Population Research and Demographic Analysis. Manage and facilitate the Monitoring and Evaluation of the implementation of the Population Policy for South Africa. Coordinate and monitor performance information, anti-corruption and risks in the directorate. Manage the physical, financial and human resources of the Directorate. Manage performance information of the Directorate. Provide high-level liaison with National Department, other government departments, and stakeholders. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National senior certificate/Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus Degree in Public Administration and or Social Sciences (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. Ability to compile complex reports. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Manage and facilitate the implementation of integrated developmental Social Services at District level. Manage and facilitate the provision of professional support services at the district and institutions. Facilitate and coordinate the provision of Social Welfare Services. Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of Community development Programmes.
• Manage and facilitate the provision of Financial Administration services. Manage and facilitate the provision of Corporate Services. Manage and coordinate the implementation of services at sub-district level. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Senior certificate (NQF level 4) plus an appropriate Degree in Social Work (NQF level7) as recognized by SAQA. Registration with South African Council for Social Services Professions as Social Worker. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP of which 5 years must be in social work policy development. Ability to compile complex reports. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Manage provision of social welfare services to children and youth. Manage provision of health care services to children and youth. Manage provision of institutional care and development programmes. Manage provision of administrative and support services. Manage efficient and effective utilization of Human and Financial resources. Ensure implementation of Acts, Policies and procedures. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Community Development Studies (NQF level 7). A minimum of 10 years’ recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification, of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in Community policy development. 

DUTIES :

• Must be able to manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions/ programmes in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the unit/ sub directorate. Must be able to interpret, advise, and develop proposals on legislation and policies and determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Must be able to undertake/ facilitate complex community development research. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification. A minimum of 8 years’ recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification.

DUTIES :

• Coordinate the identification, facilitation, and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the service delivery areas. Coordinate and manage community development service delivery areas to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken. Undertake/ facilitate complex community development research.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker. A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP and a valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure that social work services regarding care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes are rendered. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions. Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field. Supervise all administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate three-year qualification. A minimum of 7 years’ recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote self-empowerment. 

DUTIES :

• Supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems. Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there is communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players both internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community. Supervise and guide community development practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and offer administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. Supervise and advise Community Development Practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker. Basic computer literacy and a valid driver’s license will be added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems. Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social well-being. Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities.
• 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. Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. (Experience is also considered within this post level for a better salary notch) Please attach your Certificate of Service if any. 

DUTIES :

• Provide direction and supervision for the junior’s personnel and implementation of nursing plan (clinical practice/quality care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indication for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with laws and regulation relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Provide comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Act as shift leader in Unit (where necessary). 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior certificate/Grade 12 (NQF level4). An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification.

DUTIES :

• Provide basic counselling services and empower communities. Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community other relevant stakeholders. Liaise and interact with various community development structures to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnership to ensure sustainability of development action within the community. s. (E.g. in Department, Provinces, NGO’S). Ability to work extended hour and under pressure. Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep up to date with new developments within the community development field to enhance service delivery.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 certificate (NQF level 4). National Diploma in Office Management/Administration/Secretariat (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA. 

DUTIES :

• Provide secretarial functions to the manager through organising the manager’s affairs by maintaining and organising the diary, arrange meetings, confirm appointments and remind the senior manager of engagements. Prepare the senior manager’s in-basket in respect of incoming  communications, e-mails, telephone messages, photocopying, etc. Draft routine correspondence and reports for the senior manager. Receive telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players. Consolidate reports on request. Maintain a filing system for the office and Directorate. Serve as a Chief user for the office for procurement purposes. Provide clerical support service to the senior manager. Process travel and subsistence claims for the senior manager. Maintain office expenditure for the office. Maintain inventory register of all assets within the office. Keep a database of important contact numbers. Keep abreast with relevant Public Service and Departmental prescript/policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 1: Grade 12 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 drivers’ licence.

DUTIES :

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with rendering of social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through 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 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate recognised NQF Level 4 in Child and Youth Care Worker or Grade 12 with relevant experience in Child and Youth Care Work environment. Current registration with the SACSSP Council as a Child and Youth Care Worker. Ability to mentor children and youth with maturity, patience and sensitivity. Valid Driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Receive children and youth beneficiaries into the care facility after admission. Ensure that children and youth receive medical services. Assist with the implementation of planned activities, development therapeutic programmes. Engage in basic life space work to promote development and care of children and youth. Perform administration work relevant to the job. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• ABET level 3/ Grade 10/ Standard 8. 

DUTIES :

• Provide a clean and conducive working environment both inside and outside the offices to the officials and clients. Provide cleaning services within the office of appointment. Ensure general hygiene. Serve tea, juice, etc. to clients and officials during meetings. Be able to prioritize work and keep equipment clean and in a good working condition. Responsible for safe keeping of household, gardening equipment as well as crockery and cutlery in the kitchen. Report any defects in the workplace to the immediate supervisor. Keep a register of cleaning material that is distributed.