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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 Swartland and Atlantis. 

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;
• 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;
• 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.

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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 Breede River.

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.

Recommendation    

• 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.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals 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. These posts are based in Kraaifontein and Khayelitsha.

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.

Recommendation    

• 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.

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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 provide quality elementary nursing services under the supervision of a Professional Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Charter of Nursing Practice. This post is stationed at Sivuyile.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification, plus one-year Nursing Assistant Certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC); Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas  

•  Assist patients with the following activities:
• Daily living (physical care): Maintain hygiene of patient; Provide nutrition; Mobility;
• Elimination processes; Provide elementary clinical nursing care: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment; Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering of intramuscular injections);
• Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures;
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self development:
• To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body;
• Seek learning opportunities, i.e. in-service training, courses.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes; Nursing Act;
• Health Act;
• Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations;
• Labour Relations Act;
• Disciplinary code and procedure;
• Grievance procedure act;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Elementary facilitation and writing skills;
• Ability to function as part of a team and independently;
• Basic interpersonal skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Quantity Surveyor's to perform and manage quantity survey cost estimates for building projects, structures and facilities and provide strategic direction in the process. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements  

• An appropriate B-Degree in Quantity Survey or relevant qualification ;
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience required;
• Compulsory registration with South African Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals (SACQSP) as a professional Quantity Surveyor;
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas    

• Quantity Surveying analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedures;
• Coordinate quantity surveying efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology; Maintain quantity survey operational effectiveness:
• Manage the execution of quantity surveying strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Set quantity survey standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability;
• Monitor quantity survey efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect quantity surveying services for the attainment of organisational objectives;
• Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the quantity surveying environment/services;

Manage the following:

• The operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives; Commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects;
• Facilitate the compilation of Innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles;
• Allocate, monitor and control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management;
• Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources;
• Compile risk logs (database) and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practise and organisational requirements provide technical specialist services for the operation of quantity surveying related matters to minimise possible risks:
• Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment;
• Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
• People Management: Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of quantity surveying services according to organisational needs and requirements manage subordinate's key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health and Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation;
• Programme/project management, research and planning procedures;
• Financial management;
• Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment;
• Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Conflict management; Able to work in a team.

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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 Drakenstein.

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.

Recommendation    

• 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.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infratructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide expert electrical engineering services to ensure effective, efficient and economical solutions and standards that comply to legislation, regulations and standards. The successful incumbent must be willing to travel on a regular basis. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Electrical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification;
• Three years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Design and installation of electrical engineering works for education facilities in conjunction with other professional disciplines and consulting engineering firms;
• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety; Co-ordinate tender procedures;
• Undertake project leading and investigations;
• Report on and plan the maintenance of electrical engineering works;
• Supervise technical personnel;
• Ensure training and development of staff;
• Implement legal requirements and standards;
• Verify documentation compiled by other professional disciplines;
• Monitor and control expenditure and report on expenditure and service delivery;
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures;
• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: - plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects;
• Develop cost effective solutions according to standards;
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology;
• Ensure thorough evaluation that planning and design by others are done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice;
• Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards;

Human capital development:

• Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice
•  Supervise the engineering work and processes;
• Administer performance management and development;

Office administration and budget planning:

• Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization;
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration; Monitor and control expenditure;
• Report on expenditure and service delivery;
• Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise;
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Design of Education Engineering Services (Lighting designs, power reticulation and distribution MV and LV, Power generation – PV and generators, PA and Evacuation systems, fire detection systems, nurse call systems, BMS, CCTV and security systems );
• Relevant Built Environment especially regarding engineering design and analysis in the construction of Education Facilities;
• Computer support design of building and services;
• Programme and project management; Legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment;
• Contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS Regulations and all relevant built environment legislation;
• Public sector procurement;

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Research and development; Technical report writing;
• Good interpersonal relations, decision making, analytical, team leadership and financial management;
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel); Ability to work under pressure.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) qualified Town and Regional Planners to render town and regional planning support services to local municipalities for human settlement purposes. These positions are stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification;
• Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment;
• A minimum of 3-years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience required;
• A valid Code B driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Influence forward planning through the IDP and sectoral plans; Render technical support in project planning for the district area; Undertake transversal planning for region; Management of staff.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Application of relevant legislation; Contract Administration; Programme and Project Management; Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Financial Management; Research and planning; Public service procedures;
• Skills needed: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Problem-solving; Sound Budgeting; Facilitation; Presentation.