Social Work Policy Manager Policy Alignment
Western Cape Government
10
days left
Closes 25 May
Reference number
You'll need this reference number on your Z83 form.
Requirements
Formal 4-year degree/diploma in social work; registration and proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); valid Code B driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: analytic and diagnostic tools, assessment tools, evaluation methods, and processes (social work); people management; supervision framework for the social work profession; social welfare and community development legislation related to programs; social welfare and community development theory and interventions; information and knowledge management; protocol and professional ethics. Skills: Organising and planning, project planning, networking, Psychosocial intervention; Communication and language (2 Official languages of the Western Cape Government); People management practices; Conflict management; Interpersonal: Ability to compile complex 153 reports (report writing); Computer literacy, presentation, and facilitation. Problem-solving and analytical Client orientation and customer focus; Professional counselling, policy analysis and development, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation skills.
Duties
Analyse and review existing social welfare and community development policies to ensure the alignment of policies within the department: Monitor, interpret, and review legislation, policies, and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies, and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Facilitate the policy communication process; enable the implementation of transversal social welfare and community development policies and legislation through the establishment of operational guidelines and capacity building; and liaise with and attend meetings with other departments, non-government institutions, and relevant stakeholders to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields: Facilitate the legislative process of primary and secondary statutory policy
Enquiries
Ms S Nieftagodien at email: Sihaam.Nieftagodien@westerncape.gov.za
10
days left
Closes 25 May
Reference number
You'll need this reference number on your Z83 form.