SALARY
:
R878 778 – R1 208 637 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
Determination)
CENTRE
:
District Office: Kuruman
REQUIREMENTS
:
A relevant qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Social Work. A minimum of 5 years’
experience at a Middle/Senior Managerial level within social work field of which
at least 3 years must be with any organ of State as defined in the Constitution,
Act 108 of 1996. A valid driver’s licence. Extensive knowledge of legislation
and policies governing social service profession, including, but not limited to:
White Paper on Social Welfare, White Paper on Families, Older Persons Act,
the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Act, Domestic Violence Act,
Social Assistance Act, Social Work Supervision Framework, etc. Strategic and
leadership Management programme and project management, Change and
Knowledge Management, Good Corporate Governance Principles. Planning
and Organizational Skills. Monitoring and Evaluation, Report Writing and
Communication Skills. Leading and Controlling Skills. Computer Literacy.
Decision- making and Networking skills. Leadership and team Building skills.
Analytical Problem-solving skills. Policy Development, Financial Management
and formal presentation skills.
DUTIES
:
Oversee the provision of and strategic direction to social services and
programmes. Facilitating the implementation and monitoring of services of the
following Sub-Programmes: Services to Families and Children, Prevention of
and Treatment for Substance Abuse, Restorative Services, Services to older
persons, persons with disabilities and services to the LGBTIQA+ community.
Provide leadership, management, planning and coordination of the functions
of the Social Welfare Services in the District. Facilitate programme
implementation, monitoring and reporting on the planned strategic outputs and
outcomes of the district. Ensure integration and coordination of services with
sector departments and all other relevant partners. Manage the review process
of policies in line with new developments or amended legislation. Ensure the
participation in formation of policy/legislation at National and Provincial level.
Ensure sound financial management within the Sub-Programme, by
developing and managing the budget of the Sub-Programme, ensure
expenditure of the allocated budget with the prescripts of PFMA and other
policies and legislations, ensure the implementation of financial controls within
the Sub-Programme, prevent unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and wasteful
expenditure and report non- compliance to the District Manager. Overall
manage and development of the resources of the Sub-Programme.
ENQUIRIES
:
Ms. C Smous Tel No: (053) 712 3403