Social Work Supervisor: Swellendam

To ensure that social work services are provided by supervisees through the promotion of social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.

Minimum Requirements

• A 4-year tertiary qualification in Social Work (Degree/Diploma) that allows registration with SACSSP; Registration and proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
• Knowledge of the following : Job-related knowledge; analytic and diagnostic tools, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes. Personnel Management, Supervision Framework for Social Workers, and Social Work legislation related to children. Social work theory and interventions; Information and knowledge management, protocol, and professional ethics
• Job-Related Skills: Organizing and planning; Project planning; psychosocial intervention; Communication and language (2 official languages of the Western Cape Government); People management practices; Interpersonal, report writing, computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem solving and analytical, and client orientation and customer focus.
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• R 496 668-R 583 833 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
• Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations, including basic salary, 13th check, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension fund contributions, etc. 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.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to 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 Recommendation N/A
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• Competencies Knowledge of the following : Job-related knowledge; analytic and diagnostic tools, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes. Personnel Management, Supervision Framework for Social Workers, and Social Work legislation related to children. Social work theory and interventions; Information and knowledge management, protocol, and professional ethics
• Remuneration R 496 668-R 583 833 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
• Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to 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.
• Key Performance Areas Key performance areas/daily duties: To ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs is rendered: Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions; This would include the following actions: Conduct assessments, that are problematic for supervisees, aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions. Ensure that the appropriate

Responsibilities

• Key performance areas/daily duties: To ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs is rendered: Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions; This would include the following actions: Conduct assessments, that are problematic for supervisees, aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions. Ensure that the appropriate