PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
POST 25/92 : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GRADE 1 (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R174 702 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : BCM: East London LSO (Ref No: DSD 28/07/2023)
Joe Gqabi: Elundini LSO (Ref No: DSD 29/07/2023)
NMM: Steppingstone (Ref No: DSD 30/07/2023)
Sarah Baartman: Ndlambe LSO (Ref No: DSD 31/07/2023)
Makana LSO (Ref No: DSD 32/07/2023)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South
African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as an Auxiliary Social
Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (latest
copy/current year). Competencies: Communication: Must be able to convey
simple and easy to understand messages/ information to social workers.
Empathy: Must be able to respect and build positive relationships with the
social workers. Trustworthiness: Must be able to build a positive relationship of
trust with the social workers. Computer literacy: Must demonstrate basic
computer literacy. Honesty: Must be principled and true to oneself and others.
Teamwork and collaboration: Must be able to work cooperatively with others
and be part of a team. Understanding principles: Must understand the
principles applied in social work.
DUTIES : Understanding of SA social welfare context: Basic understanding of the SA
social welfare context, the policy and practice of developmental social welfare
services and their role within this context. Understanding social auxiliary work:
Define and demonstrate understanding of the purpose of social auxiliary work
and the role and functions of a social auxiliary worker in relation to a social
worker within the SA context. Social work profession: Consistently reflect the
values and principles contained in the Bill of Rights and the social work
profession’s Code of Ethics in service delivery as a social auxiliary worker.
Understanding social work legislation: Basic understanding of the SA judicial
system and legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work and
social work. Understanding human behaviour and social systems: Must have
basic knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, relationship system
and social issues.
ENQUIRIES : BCM: Ms P. Kula Tel No: (043) 705-5675
Joe Gqabi Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Duba at Tel No: (051) 633-1616
NMM Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson Tel No: (041) 406-5750
Sarah Baartman Enquiries may be directed to Mr M Sipambo at Tel No: (046)
636-1484
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, eMail to: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 25/93 : RECEPTIONIST REF NO: DSD 33/07/2023
SALARY : R171 537 - R199 461 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Chris Hani: Ngcobo LSO
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate / Equivalent qualification. Computer literacy. No
experience required. Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written),
Interpersonal relations. Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative
framework governing the Public Service. Basic knowledge of work procedures
in terms of the working environment. Telephone etiquette.
DUTIES : Receive telephonic calls, messages and channel to relevant role players.
Welcome, receive and direct clients to relevant units. Provide relevant
information as required. Operate office equipment such as photocopy
machines. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain telephone
directory. Maintain and control visitor register at reception.
ENQUIRIES : Chris Hani may be directed to Ms Mzinjana Tel No: (045) 8083709
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, eMail to: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 25/94 : CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R166 869 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : BCM: Bisho CYCC (Ref No: DSD 34/07/2023)
NMM: Erica Place of Safety (Ref No: DSD 35/07/2023)
REQUIREMENTS : National senior certificate. Competencies: Communication: Must be able to
convey clear, simple, and easy to understand messages/ information to
children and youth. Empathy: Must be able to respect and build positive
relationships with children and youth. Trustworthiness: Must be able to build a
relationship of trust with children and youth. Honesty: Must be principled and
true to oneself and others. Teamwork and collaboration: Must be able to work
cooperatively with others and be part of a team. Understanding of principles:
Must understand and be able to apply the principles applied in child and youth
care. Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Care and Development: Must be able to understand and provide care and
development of children and youth. Understanding of basic needs: Must be
able to understand the physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social needs
of children and youth. Administration: Must be able to perform administrative
activities relating to the completion of logbooks, incidents reports, etc Role
modelling: Must be able to identify, allocate and participate in practical activities
to transfer skills to children and youth. Implementation of programs: Must be
able to assist in the Implementation of planned programs and activities for
children and youth on the basis of their identified developmental needs.
Understanding of children’s rights: Must be able to promote and uphold the
rights of children and youth. Knowledge of rules and procedures: Must know
the rules and procedures of the care centre.
ENQUIRIES : BCM: Ms P. Kula Tel No: (043) 705-5675
NMM Ms L. Thompson Tel No: 041 406-5750
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, eMail to: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 25/84 : SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 (X11 POSTS)
SALARY : R294 411 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Alfred Nzo: Winnie Madikizela Mandela (Bizana) LSO (Ref No: DSD
09/07/2023)
BCM: Mdantsane 2 LSO (Ref No: DSD 10/07/2023)
EL LSO (Ref No: DSD 11/07/2023)
Chris Hani: Ngcobo LSO (Ref No: DSD 12/07/2023) (X2 Posts)
Sakhisizwe LSO (Ref No: DSD 13/07/2023)
Joe Gqabi: Aliwal North (Ref No: DSD 14/07/2023)
Maclear LSO (Ref No: DSD 15/07/2023)
NMM: PE LSO (Ref No: DSD 16/07/2023)
OR Tambo: Port St Johns (Ref No: DSD 17/07/2023)
Libode LSO (Ref No: DSD 18/07/2023)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of
registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
(SACSSP) as Social Worker. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite, however,
successful candidates who are not in the possession of driver’s license will be
required to submit the proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption
of duty. Competencies: Communication: Must be able to exchange information
in a clear and concise manner with clients and supervisors including report
writing. Teamwork and collaboration: Must be able to work effectively within
teams including social work teams and multidisciplinary teams. Valuing
diversity: Must be able to work effectively, cooperatively, amicable with persons
of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Planning and
organizing: Must be able to plan and organize own work. Computer literacy:
Must demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service
delivery. Trustworthiness: Must be able to build a positive relationship of trust
with colleagues and clients. Empathy: Must demonstrate compassion, be able
to respect and build positive relationships with clients. Understanding social
work values and principles: Must demonstrate social work values and the
principles of human rights and social justice. Developing others: Must be able
to develop, coach and foster long term learning of others.
DUTIES : Understanding social dynamics: Must be able to challenge structural sources
of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Understanding
human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and
understanding of human behaviour and social systems Social Work
Intervention: Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with
their environment in order to promote social wellbeing. Social empowerment:
Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations
and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving
capabilities. Social support: Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and
enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by
enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use
resources effectively. Protecting vulnerable individuals: Must understand and
be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are
vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. Understanding social
work legislation: Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies,
legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.
ENQUIRIES : Alfred Nzo Enquiries: Mr S Shweni Tel No: (039) 254 0900
BCM Enquiries: Ms P. Kula Tel No: (043) 705-5675
Chris Hani Enquiries: Ms Mzinjana Tel No: (045) 8083709
Joe Gqabi Enquiries: Ms N. Duba Tel No: (051) 633-1616
OR Ms P Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633-1609
NMM Enquiries: Ms L. Thompson Tel No: (041) 406-5750
OR Tambo Enquiries: Mrs Z Dlanjwa Tel No: (047) 531 2504
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, eMail to: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 25/85 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: BOOKKEEPING REF NO: DSD 19/07/2023 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R294 321 - R343 815 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : King Williams Town
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus B Degree/N Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in
Accounting /Financial Management/ Internal Auditing/ BCom/ Equivalent
qualification. 2-3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of
Public Finance Management Act and Public Service Legislation, Regulations
and Policies. Knowledge in the application of Accounting Computer Systems.
Communication skills (verbal and written), Report writing. Facilitation Skills.
Coordination Skills. Liaising Skills. Networking and Decision-Making Skills.
Accounting Skills. Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Clear all suspense accounts. Clear disallowance dishonored cheque,
disallowance miscellaneous accounts and interdepartmental claims and
payables. Compile monthly, intermediate and Annual Financial Statements.
Register and keep safely authorities granted by the treasury. Compile and
capture debt take-on and compile and capture journal. Write letters to debtors
to recover those debts. Ensure files are open with sufficient supporting
documents. Monitor and cleaning of debt accounts. Respond to queries.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Njaba Tel No: (043) 605 5101/5110
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, eMail to: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 25/88 : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R251 283 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : BCM: Mdantsane 2 LSO Ref No: DSD 22/07/2023
OR Tambo: Flagstaff LSO Ref No: DSD 23/07/2023
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate three-year tertiary qualification.
Competencies: Impact and influence: Must be able to influence individuals and
groups to participate in their self-empowerment ventures Planning and
organizing: Must be able to plan and organize own work effectively
Presentation skills: Must be able to conduct presentations to various
community development structures. Communication: Must demonstrate
effective communication with various stakeholders and be able to write clear
documentations. Computer literacy: Must demonstrate basic computer literacy
Empathy: Must be able to respect and build positive relationships with the
community. Trustworthiness: Must be able to build a positive relationship of
trust with the community. Honesty: Must be principled and true to oneself and
others. Teamwork and collaboration: Must be able to work cooperatively with
others, be part of a team Understanding principles: Must understand the
principles applied in community work.
DUTIES : Knowledge of human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge of
human behaviour and social systems Community development intervention:
Must have knowledge of legislation to assist with interventions at the points
where people interact with their environments in order to promote selfempowerment Counselling: Must be able to provide basic counselling services
and empower communities. Community development research: Must be able
to conduct research relating to community development work. Understanding
community development programs: Must be able to facilitate, identify, plan and
implement various community development programs/interventions. Managing
community projects: Must be able to manage community development
projects. Understanding community dynamics: Must have knowledge of the
inter-relations within community structures and dynamics of the community.
Networking and establishing partnerships: Must be able to liaise and interact
with various community development structures to facilitate collaboration and
to establish partnership to ensure sustainability of development actions within
the community. Understanding community development legislation: Must have
knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation related to community
development.
ENQUIRIES : BCM Enquiries: Ms P. Kula Tel No: (043) 705-5675
OR Tambo Enquiries: Mrs Z Dlanjwa Tel No: (047) 531 2504
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, eMail to: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 25/90 : REGISTRY CLERK (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R202 233 - R235 611 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : OR Tambo: District Office Ref No: DSD 25/07/2023
Ingquza Hill Area Office Ref No: DSD 26/07/2023
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate / Equivalent qualification. Computer literacy. No
experience required. Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written),
Basic job knowledge. Interpersonal Relations, Flexibility, Teamwork. Basic
knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the
Public Service.
DUTIES : Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and
other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files.
Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive all mail. Sort, register
and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective
filing and record management service. Opening and close files according to
record classification system. Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually)
and retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate
office machines in relation to the registry function. Undertake spot checks on
post to ensure no private post is included. Lock post in postbag for messengers
to deliver to Post Office. Open & maintain remittance register. Record all
valuable articles as prescribed in the remittance register. Hand delivers and
signs over remittances to finance. Send wrong remittances back to sender via
registered post and record reference number in register. Process documents
for archiving and/ disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files
for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and
submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.
ENQUIRIES : OR Tambo: Mrs Z Dlanjwa Tel No: 047 531 2504
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, eMail to: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 25/95 : ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 REF
NO: DSD 36/07/2023
SALARY : R166 869 – R184 455 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Chris Hani: Queenstown LSO
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate. Competencies: Sound knowledge of security
legislation framework and of applicable policy including the Minimum
Information Security Standards and the Minimum Physical Security Standards
and other regulatory procedures. Knowledge of electronic security systems
relating to access control, close circuit television surveillance, parameter
detection and intruder detection systems. Good communication skills (verbal
and writing) in at least two of the three languages applicable to the Eastern
Cape. Computer literate in Microsoft. Presentation, Investigation, Problem
solving and Decision-making abilities. Abilities to work in a team and
individually. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good report writing skills
DUTIES : Social engagement: Must have knowledge of community development
environment, attitudes and values for the engagement in the Social
development of communities. Understanding community dynamics: Must
understand the social dynamics of communities. Understanding community
development programs: Must be able to assist with the facilitation and
implementation of various social development programs/ interventions.
ENQUIRIES : Chris Hani s: Ms Mzinjana at Tel No: (045) 8083709.
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 25/96 : AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER REF NO: DSD 001/07/2023
SALARY : Appointment and Remuneration will be in accordance with the Provincial
Treasury Instruction Note No.6 of 2014/15 -Framework for Appointment and
remuneration of Audit Committee Members.
CENTRE : Provincial Office (KWT)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a tertiary qualification in Information and
Communication Technology, Strategic Management, Social Work, Public
Management, Business Management or any relevant qualification to the
services provided by the department of Social Development. A candidate must
have operated at an Executive Level of an organization for a minimum of five
(5) years. Served in the Audit Committee or any governance structures for the
minimum of two (2) years. Be a member of recognized professional body.
Understanding of the oversight regulatory framework governing public sector
in terms of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, etc. is required Competencies: Be
independent and knowledgeable with experience in participating in the
governance structures. Be able to dedicate time to the activities of the Audit
Committee. Have strong analytical abilities, persuasion and good
communication skills.
DUTIES : Monitor and review performance & effectiveness of the Internal Audit Function
including approval of Internal Audit Services Coverage Plans & Policies.
Review AGSA’ independence and objectivity and the effectiveness of the audit
process. Review AFS for abnormal and/or significant transactions of the entity
and the disclosure thereof in the AFS and advise. Consider the Entity’s risk and
ethics management strategies and policies and advise management. Monitor
and review financial and non-financial performance of the Department against
service delivery expectations. Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the
internal control and governance systems. Review compliance with legal and
regulatory provisions. Consider ICT infrastructure and systems in place for
effectiveness in the delivery of services. Audit Committee will report directly to
the Head of Department and the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of
the Department of Social Development. Preference will be given to candidates
with experience in the ICT operations, Core Business related operations, or
Strategic Management, Monitoring & Evaluation.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Njaba at Tel No: (043) 605 5101/5110
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
APPLICATIONS :
Submit applications via one of the following options:
For Provincial Office: KWT:
Hand Deliver at: Albertina Sisulu Building, No 7 Beatrice Street (behind KFCAlexandra Road), King William’s Town, for the attention of Ms. A Njaba or post to the Director: HRA: Social Development, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho, 5605.
Applications for districts are to be sent to the following:
Alfred Nzo: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 401, Mount Ayliff, 4735 or hand deliver at Room 7 Mt Ayliff Counseling Centre, Garane Street for the attention of Mr S Shweni. Enquiries may be directed to Mr S Shweni Tel No: (039) – 254 0900
Amathole: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9066, East London, 5200, or hand delivered at Absa Building, No. 85 Oxford Street, East London for the attention of Ms Z. Habe. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Habe Tel No: (043) 711 6626
Buffalo City Metro: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9066, East London 5200, or hand deliver at Ideal Homes Building, No 172 Oxford Street, East London, for the attention of Ms P. Kula Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Kula Tel No: (043) 705-5675.
Chris Hani: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X7191, Queenstown 5320 or hand deliver at Pandarosa Building, 54 Ebden Street, Queenstown, for the attention of Ms N Mzinjana. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Mzinjana Tel No: (045) 808 3709
Joe Gqabi: The District Director, Department of Social Development and Special Programmes, Private Bag X 1002, Aliwal North or hand delivered at Aliwal North Spar Hotel, Dan-Pienaar Street, Aliwal North Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Duba Tel No: (051) 633-1616 OR Ms P Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633-1609.
Nelson Mandela Metro: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private bag X 3906 North End 5056 or hand delivered at Room
208, Ibhayi Bulding, Straundale Road Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson Tel No: (041) 406-5750
Sarah Baartman: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 1008, Grahamstown, 6139, or hand delivered at Room 11, 2nd floor, Corner African and Hill Street, Old SABC Building, Grahamstown Enquiries may be directed to Mr M Sipambo Tel No: (046) 636-1484
OR Tambo: Department of Social Development Private Bag X6000 Mthatha 5099 or hand delivered to office number 10-126 10th floor Botha Sigcawu Building, Corner Leeds and Owen Street, Mthatha, 5099 for attention of Mrs Z Dlanjwa Tel No: (047) 531 2504
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CLOSING DATE : 04 August 2023
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the erecruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. 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). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. 82 (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to produce a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) prior to appointment as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme. (SMS pre-entry certificate is not requirement for shortlisting is submitted prior to appointment). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. NB: People with disabilities, whites, coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply for these posts. Applicants are urged to use the e-recruitment system.
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