Social Work Policy Developer: Grade 1-2

Requirements

• Senior certificate / Grade 12 qualification plus an appropriate Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g.
• Bachelor of Social Work) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA that allows professional registration with the SACSSP.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• A valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).
• Experience:
• A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence.
• Competencies:
• Good Communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Co-ordination skills.
• Liaison skills.
• Networking.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Diplomacy.
• Change and knowledge management.
• Planning and organization skills.
• People Management.
• Financial Management.
• Problem Solving, Planning & organizing.
• Time Management.
• Team player.
• Strategic Planning.
• Policy analysis and development.

Duties

• Develop, implement and maintain social work policies: monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements;
• Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required, including costing the policies;
• Develop programmes to implement the relevant policies.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field, study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments;
• Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously;
• Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, non- government institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields;
• Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed;
• Research and development, Perform the administrative functions required in the unit.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
• Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 076 424 7850.
• To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format) via the link supplied.
• The new Z83 form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or obtainable from any Public Service Department.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s licence before or on the day of the interview.
• In addition, Social Service Professionals will be required to submit proof or registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and certificate of service for recognition of previous experience before or on the day of the interview.
• Failure to comply with these pre-conditions will disqualify applications from being processed.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Correspondence will be limited to short- listed candidates only.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise, and the other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
• Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
• Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months.
• Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
• The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
• Furthermore, if you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• All interviews will be conducted at the Provincial Office stationed in Kimberley.