Job Opportunities at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to ensure sound accounting practice and to render an effective and efficient salary administration function. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting and/or mathematics as passed subject/s.

Recommendation    

• Relevant accounting experience;
• A valid (code B or higher) driving licence;
• Experience in Personnel and Salary Administration System (PERSAL)/Basic Accounting System (BAS). 

Key Performance Areas    

• Responsible for clearing of Ledger accounts;
• Administration of Departmental Debts;
• Compilation of salary claims;
• Implementation of deductions and allowances;
• Dealing with clearance certificates;
• Calculation and dealing with tax queries;
• Administer Control Paysheet System (CPS).

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Basic Accounting System (BAS); Ledgers;
• Personnel and Salary Administration System (PERSAL);
• Tax; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration    

• R 176 310 per annum (Salary Level 5)

Closing Date: 15th, July 2022

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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 render care and developmental life space work of a routine nature to resident(s) (children, youth, adult(s) or service user) in need of care / in conflict with the law. This post is stationed at ROAR.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)

Experience:

• Grade 1: No experience;
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after having obtained the required qualification.

Recommendation    

• Relevant qualification that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP);
• Registration with the SACSSP as a registered Child and Youth Care Worker.

Key Performance Areas    

• Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission;

This would include the following actions:

• Engagement; Assessment / Plan of Action;
• Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs;
• Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs;
• Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book);
• Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services;
• Continuous Professional Development; Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Developmental programmes;
• Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures;
• Rules and procedures of the care centre;
• Planning and organising skills;
• Ability to intervene and resolve conflict;
• Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills;
• Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients;
• Communication (written and verbal) skills;
• Proven computer literacy;
• Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 143 073 – R 159 603 per annum; Grade 2: R 169 332 – R 190 575 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a 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. This post is stationed in Goodwood.

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 licence.

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.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 806 811 – R 908 085; Grade 2: R 963 387 – R 1,116 831 per annum (as prescribed by OSD).

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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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. This post is based in Theewaterskloof.

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; A valid Code B driving licence.
• 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.

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.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 261 456 – R 303 093 per annum, Grade 2: R 321 546 – R 369 258 per annum, Grade 3: R 389 991 – R 452 106 per annum, Grade 4: R 479 640 – R 589 896 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a 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. This post is stationed in Khayelitsha.

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 licence.

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.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 806 811 – R 908 085; Grade 2: R 963 387 – R 1,116 831 per annum (as prescribed by OSD).

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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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 social work services are provided by supervisees through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well being. This post is based in Bellville.

Minimum Requirements    

• Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP;
• Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker;
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP;
• A valid code B driving licence..

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered;
• Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from social instability in any form;
• Supervise employees: 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 the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes;
• Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers;
• Social Work legislation related to children;
• Social work theory and interventions;
• Information and Knowledge Management;
• Protocol and professional ethics;

Skills needed:

• Communication (written and verbal);
• Proven computer literacy;
• Organising and planning;
• Project planning;
• Psycho social intervention;
• Report writing;
• Presentation and facilitation;
• Analytical and problem-solving;
• Client orientation and customer focus.

Remuneration    

• R 389 991 - R 452 106 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to manage and coordinate all operations within the sub-directorate: Supply Chain management Unit. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Supply Chain Management, Logistic or related ;
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a supply chain management working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Procurement advisory function, implementation of procurement planning, systems & processes to the Department and operational management relating to SCM; EPS & BID Administration; SCM policy development and guideline documents;
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting; People management; Labor relations.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Supply Chain Management; Application of relevant procurement legislation and policies; LOGIS and IPS/e-PS; Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies, and standards (National Treasury Act, PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE act); BIDS, contracts, leases, and service level agreements in the Public Sector; Diverse stakeholder management.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Communication (written and verbal);
• Presentation;
• Planning and organising;
• Problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Work under pressure and to cope with a high workload.

Remuneration    

• R 382 245 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably 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. These posts are based in Athlone and Retreat. 

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;
• A valid Code B driving licence.

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.
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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.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 261 456 – R 303 093 per annum, Grade 2: R 321 546 – R 369 258 per annum, Grade 3: R 389 991 – R 452 106 per annum, Grade 4: R 479 640 – R 589 896 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year BSc degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience.

Recommendation    

• Successfully completed training as an assessor and/or moderator; Expertise to teach related subject.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure that classes are conducted by supervisees;
• Develop and implement the academic curriculum for the subject field;
• Conduct classes;
• Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses;
• Ensure that student advisory services are provided;
• Perform and oversee administrative and related functions;
• Keep abreast of the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field;
• Renew and develop course material and study guides.

Competencies    

• Proven knowledge of the subject field;

Skills needed:

• Supervisory and management;
• Communication (written and verbal);
• Computer literacy;  
• Leadership; Planning and Organising; Formal training and presentation.

Remuneration    

• R 382 245 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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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 Area through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being. This post is based in Khayelitsha.

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;
• A valid Code B driving licence.

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.

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;
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 261 456 – R 303 093 per annum, Grade 2: R 321 546 – R 369 258 per annum, Grade 3: R 389 991 – R 452 106 per annum, Grade 4: R 479 640 – R 589 896 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with all aspects of project information administration; project assurance and reporting and keep the Directorate: Education Infrastructure fully informed of developments. This post is stationed in Cape Town CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 1 years experience in a information management support or training working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Effectively manage Project Administrators who are responsible for the accurate and timeous inputting of programme andproject information into the Project Management Information System (PMIS);
• Maintain a high degree of competency (super-user) in the use and application of the enterprise wide PMIS (Microsoft EPM) and MS Project Professional;
• Create and enter new projects, assist users, effectively address user concerns, administer, distribute, forward and file project and programme information and create the required user reports;
• Ensure the quality of collected data associated with contract, project and programme undertaken by, inter alia, comparing data with source documents and perform reconciliations and verification of project financial information;
• Ensure relevant, accurate and current project related information and data both physical as well as electronic;
• Ensure project data integrity at all times;
• Attend meetings, take, distribute and file minutes, and manage document change management processes.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Information management; Training and support of users;
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Skills needed: Planning; Organising; Record keeping; Communication (Verbal and written);
• Leadership; Supervision; Computer literate (highly proficient in all MS Office applications, including MS Project).

Ability to do the following:

• Work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Work individually and in a team environment; Manage information.

Remuneration    

• R 321,543 per annum (Salary Level 8)

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022