Social Work Policy Developer: Services to families, Ref No. DSD 101/2024

Social Work Policy Developer: Services to families, Ref No. DSD 101/2024

Details Closing Date: 2025/01/27 Reference Number: WCG241121-2 Tracking Number: DSD 101/2024 Job Title: Social Work Policy Developer: Services to families, Ref No. DSD 101/2024 Department: Social Development Salary level: OSD Enquiries: Mr T Kwakwini at (021) 483 4115 Job Type: Permanent Location: Cape Town - CBD, Western Cape, South Africa Job Purpose: The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Developer to develop, implement and maintain social work policies. Minimum Requirements:

1. 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.
2. Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker.
3. A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
4. A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Develop, implement and maintain social work policies.
2. Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) - NPO Funding Process.
3. Monitoring of service activation in relation to Family Services as per the relevant White Paper on Families.
4. Stakeholder management/Relationship management.
5. Administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
6. Suspending of UFC funding.
7. Monitor and evaluate NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) and compliance against legislative/programme specific norms and standard/regulatory frameworks.
8. Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs or a concern raised by a programme/regions/executive authority/head of department.
9. Registration and or designation of facilities/NPO's/child headed households/shelters and drop-in centres in terms of the relevant legislation.
10. Accreditation/registration and monitoring of programme specific programmes.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Analytic, diagnostic, assessment policies, tools, evaluation methods and processes.
2. Social Work legislation.
3. Social work theory and interventions.
4. Information and Knowledge Management.
5. Protocol and professional ethics.
6. Organising and planning.
7. Project planning.
8. Networking.
9. Professional counselling.
10. Policy Analysis and development.
11. Presentation and facilitation.
12. Problem solving and analytical ability.
13. Financial management.
14. Monitoring and evaluation.
15. Contract management.
16. Proven computer literacy.
17. Written and verbal communication.

Remuneration: Grade 1: R 429 573 – R 487 650 per annum; Grade 2: R 507 198 - R 687 918 per annum (OSD as prescribed) Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contribution. Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214 . For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government. #J-18808-Ljbffr