Details Closing Date 2024/07/08 Reference Number WCG240527-1 Tracking Number DSD 34/2024 Job Title Social Work Policy Developer: Victim Empowerment , Ref No. DSD 34/2024 Department Social Development Salary level OSD Enquiries Ms L Goosen at tel: (021) 483 9394 Job Type Permanent Location - Country South Africa Location - Province Western Cape Location - Town / City Cape Town - CBD Job Purpose The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Developer to develop, implement and maintain social work policies.  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; Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid code (B or higher) Driving license. Recommendation Proven track record of working in the victim empowerment sector. Key Performance Areas Develop, implement and maintain social work policies; Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Appeal process regarding UFC; Monitor and evaluate NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) and compliance against Legislative/Programme Specific Norms and Standards/Regulatory frameworks; Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme/regions/Executive Authority/Head of Department; Registration and or designation of facilities/NPO’s/child headed households/shelters and drop-in centres in terms of the relevant legislation; Accreditation/registration and monitoring of Programme Specific Programmes; Monitoring of service activation in relation to a victim of crime as per relevant legislation; Stakeholder Management/Relationship Management (International/National/Provincial/Local/Regional); Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions. Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment policies, tools, evaluation methods and processes; Social Work legislation; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Trauma intervention with adults; Protocol and professional ethics. Skills needed: Organising and planning; Project planning; Networking; Professional counselling; Policy Analysis and development; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving; Financial management; Monitoring and evaluation; Contract Management; Proven computer literacy and Communication (Written and verbal). 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), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. 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 Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. 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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