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Social Work Manager

Western Cape Department of Health
R 1 154 706 - R 1 360 185 a year
Wes-Kaap
1 day ago
Closing Date
2025/08/18

Reference Number
WCG250711-1

Tracking Number
DSD 50/2025

Job Title
Social Work Manager: Regional Office (Metro South), Ref No. DSD 50/2025

Department
Social Development

Salary level
OSD

Enquiries
Ms A van Reenen at (021) 483 9392

Job Type
Permanent

Location - Country
South Africa

Location - Province
Western Cape

Location - Town / City
Metro South region

Job Purpose
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent 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.


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.


Recommendation
A valid driving licence.


NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.



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 970 686- R 1 109 877; Grade 2: R 1 154 706– R 1 360 185 per annum (as prescribed by OSD).


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 contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.



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 supportis available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861370 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.

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