Closing Date
2024/09/30
Reference Number
WCG240823-5
Tracking Number
DSD 69/2024
Job Title
Social Work Supervisor: Service Delivery Teams (2 posts available in Metro North Region), Ref No. DSD 69/2024
Department
Social Development
Salary level
OSD
Enquiries
Ms M Swart at (021) 763 6212
Job Type
Permanent
Location - Country
South Africa
Location - Province
Western Cape
Location - Town / City
Delft and Cape Town
Job Purpose
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for 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.
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.
Remuneration
R 452 667 - R 532 113 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 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 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.
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