Social Worker Supervisor – 7 Vacancies

SALARY : R 276 294-R320 298 per annum Grade 1
CENTRE : KwaMsane Service Office (Umkhanyakude District) Ref No: DSD12/01/14ULD
Ubombo Service Office (Umkhanyakude District) Ref No: DSD13/01/14ULD
Mahlabathini Service Office Zululand District) Ref No: DSD14/01/14ULD
Engotshe Service Office (Zululand District) Ref No: DSD15/01/14ULD
Inkandla Service Office (Uthungulu District) Ref No: DSD16/01/14ULD
Mpumalanga Service Office (eThekwini District) Ref No: DSD17/01/14DBN
Madadeni Service Office (Amajuba District) REF: DSD18/01/14MID

REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational), Bachelor’s Degree in Social
Work; plus a minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after
registration as Social Worker with South African Council for Social Services
Profession (SACSSP). A valid driver’s license Knowledge: Working knowledge of
the Public Service; Knowledge of Policy Analysis and Development; Public
Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act and relevant Regulations; Public
Service Act; Interpretation of Statutes; Administrative Law; Research
Methodology; Financial Regulations and PFMA; Organization behavior analysis;
Strategic business management. Skills: Project Management; Planning and
organizing; Networking; Communication (written and verbal); Professional
counseling; Policy analysis and development; Financial Management;
Presentation; Monitoring and evaluation; People management; and ability to
compile complex reports.

DUTIES : Ensure that a social work service with regard to care, support, protection and
development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through
the relevant programmes is rendered. Attend to any other matters that could
result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and advise social
workers and social auxiliary workers to ensure an effective social work service;
Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field, Supervise all
administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level
administrative functions

ENQUIRIES : Mr BM Gumede (035) 874 8507: Zululand District
Mr ND Mchunu (035) 797 1600; Uthungulu District
Mrs TKB Ndaba (031) 336 8775/6: eThekwini North District
Mrs PT Zulu (034) 317 2382: Amajuba District

HOW TO APPLY

Directions to candidates: The following documents must be submitted:
Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government
Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za, 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.