Social Work Manager: Social Welfare Services

Overview

Social Work Manager position in KwaZulu-Natal overseeing specialised social welfare services for vulnerable individuals and communities, requiring a degree and 10 years' experience.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP.
• Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, Expert skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion, Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing, The understanding and ability to provide complex social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability and competence to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem solving capabilities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required.
• Skills: Communication, Language, Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Conflict management, Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling, Analytical thinking, Presentation, Financial Management, Numeracy, Driving.

Duties

• Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders.
• Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources.
• Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery.
• Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken.
• Perform and/ or ensure that all the administrative functions required in the unit are performed.

How to apply

Enquiries: Ms SH Mfeka Tel No: (031) 336 8727 iLembe District Ms NW Dludla Tel No: (035) 794 5018 King Cetshwayo District

Notes

The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities and the Department will implement employment equity sector targets. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful. Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department cannot meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates. It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome. OTHER POSTS