Social Work Policy Manager: Older Persons

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); 10 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in social work after registration, of which 5 years are experience in social work policy development (has this been left out intentionally); 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process: Monitor and evaluate NPOs' compliance against signed Transfer Agreement (TPA) and compliance against legislative programs. Specific norms and standards/regulatory frameworks; Rapid following complaints/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme, region, executive authority or head department; Registration facilities in terms of the legislation; Monitoring program-specific services per relevant legislation; Stakeholder management (international, national, provincial, local and regional)

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