• Reference Number : refs/020270
• Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R806 811.00 Per Annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. C Singh Tel No: (016) 930 3268

Requirements :

• 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 (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP and a valid council registration certificate. Knowledge and understanding of legislative, policy, procedures and processes regulating social work services and computer literacy. Skills and Competencies: knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Knowledge of the departments constitutional mandate. Project management, report writing, problem solving, - interpersonal, leadership, coordination, planning and organizing skills. A valid driver’s license. Skills: Good strategic planning and capability. Presentation and liaison skills. Statistical analysis skills

Duties :

• Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced, and specialised nature within defined area of specialisation about the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Reporting on Social Work programmes. Manage of staff training & development, manage sub-directorate budget, manage projects allocated to the sub-directorate, manage staff performance, and manage sub-directorate leave plan. Attend to staff grievances and disciplinary matters. Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical, and effective utilisation of financial resources. Quality control of the work delivered by subordinates. Manage the performance and conduct of subordinates and the social work unit. Ensure that subordinates are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively through the utilisation of resources and knowledge management. This would include providing mentorship and guidance to subordinates to assist them to integrate theory and practice, and to develop appropriated skills. Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements in the unit. Ensure that subordinates maintain their professional registration as required. Participate and develop strategic, operational, and annual performance plan for the social work unit.

Notes :

• Applications should be posted to Private Bag X058, Vanderbijlpark 1900 or hand delivered to Sebokeng Hospital, Human Resource Department, Moshoeshoe Street between 07h30 – 15h30, or can apply online at Gauteng professional job centre (https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za) Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, failure to do so will results in disqualification of the application. Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022, fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recent updated CV. NO copies of qualification or other attachments must be included on application, Z83 and CV only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Qualifications, candidates will also be required to submit proof of Criminal Verification obtainable from the South African Police Service and other relevant documents to Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance, Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the of the institution. -PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. -SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO MEDICAL ASSESSMENT

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sebokeng Hospital

Closing Date : 02-04-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.