Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; Monitoring and Evaluation Skills: Ability to track and assess NPO performance against targets and service standards; Competence in analysing Non-Financial Data (NFD) and performance information; Ability to monitor implementation of Service Delivery Improvement Plans; Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:Capacity to identify service gaps or non-compliance and propose corrective actions; Ability to respond rapidly and appropriately to complaints or concerns; Communication and Interpersonal Skills:Effective written and verbal communication for reporting, advising, and liaising with NPOs; Ability to build constructive relationships with NPO staff, communities, and colleagues; Ethics and Professionalism: Uphold integrity, accountability, and ethical standards in all interactions; Maintain confidentiality and transparency in reporting and decision-making; Organisational and Administrative Skills: Efficient management of data, reports, and documentation; Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate monitoring visits or follow-up activities; Monitoring and Evaluation Skills; Problem-Solving and Decision-Making; Interpersonal Skills; Ethics and Professionalism; Organisational and Administrative.
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.
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.
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