Job Description

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Government, Department of Social Development has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to be responsible for the management of a residential facility in an efficient, effective and economical way in terms of various relevant legislative requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B- Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience in a secure or substance treatment residential care or related environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Effective service delivery in terms of National, Provincial frameworks and International accords / models of residential care standard operating procedures; Ensure effective, efficient and economic use of appropriate funds and physical resources; Effective people management; Operational management of the facility.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Worker); 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:

Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Communication and language; People management practices; Conflict management; Interpersonal; Report-writing; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

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

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and 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

086 137 0214

. 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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