SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: HIV & AIDS 2 POSTS

REF NO: DSD28/01/14HO

SALARY : R261 606- R293 118 per annum, Grade 1
CENTRE : Head Office: Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational), A Bachelor’s Degree in
Social Work, Registration with the South African Council for Social Services
Profession as Social Worker, plus a minimum of 8 years appropriate experience
in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. A valid driver’s
license. Knowledge: Working knowledge of Public Service, Policy Analysis and
development, Public Service Regulations and relevant act, Labour Relations Act,
Public Service Act, Interpretation of Statutes, Administrative Law, Research
methodology, Treasury Regulations and PFMA, Organization behavior analysis,
Strategic business management. Skills: Planning and organizing, Networking,
Communication (written and verbal), Co-ordination, Professional counseling,
Analytical Thinking, Monitoring and Evaluation, Problem Solving, Report Writing,
Financial Management, Project Management, Team Building, Policy Analysis
and Development, Presentation, People Management, Ability to compile complex
report skills.

DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain HIV/AIDS Prevention Services policies,
Guidelines and relevant Frameworks. Keep up to date with new developments in
the HIV/AIDS Prevention Services. Research, development, monitoring and
evaluation and perform the administrative functions required in the unit.

ENQUIRIES : Ms PF Luthuli: (033) 264 2175

HOW TO APPLY

Directions to candidates: The following documents must be submitted:
Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government
Department, must be signed and dated. Curriculum vitae with full record of service, certified copy of ID
documentation, Driver’s license and certified copy of the highest educational
qualifications. The reference number must be indicated in the column (Part A)
provided on the Z83 form. E.g. DFH 01/2014. NB: Failure to comply with the
above instructions will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the large
number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged,
correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. The appointments
are subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks
(security clearance, credits records, qualifications, citizenship, and previous
experience verification). Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must
attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA) to their applications. Non- RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/ Work
Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications.
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is
received within 4 weeks after closing date, they must accept that their
applications were unsuccessful. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply Please note that no S & T payments will be considered for payment to
candidates that are invited for interviews.