About the Role
The Department of Social Development is seeking passionate individuals for the position of Social Work Manager Grade 1 in the Fezile Dabi District. This role is crucial for those committed to advancing social work services within the community, ensuring the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, families, and groups. By providing specialized social work interventions in partnership with various stakeholders, you will directly contribute to improving the quality of life for many in the region.
Located in the heart of the Free State province, Fezile Dabi District is where your expertise will flourish. This position not only requires exceptional social work skills but also a deep commitment to fostering community resilience. In this role, you will be at the forefront of addressing social instability and implementing effective development programs that resonate with the needs of the people you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development is dedicated to promoting the welfare of South Africans through various initiatives aimed at empowering communities and individuals. Its mission includes creating a supportive environment where vulnerable populations can thrive, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life across the nation. Working in this department means being part of a vital mission to uplift lives, making your role not just a job, but a meaningful contribution to society.
What You’ll Do
- Provide advanced social work services to individuals and families in need.
- Develop and implement programs aimed at community support and development.
- Manage a social work unit to ensure effective service delivery.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address social issues and promote community well-being.
- Stay updated with developments in social work practices and management.
- Oversee administrative and financial functions within the unit.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 and a recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
- Current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant post-registration experience.
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in report writing and program facilitation.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work as recognized by SAQA.Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as Social Worker.
A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Social Work after registration as Social Work with SACSSP.
Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence.
Competencies: Good Communication skills.
Report writing skills.
Facilitation skills.
Co-ordination skills.
Liaison skills.
Networking.
Interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills.
Analytical skills.
Diplomacy.
Change and knowledge management.
Planning and organization skills.
People Management.
Financial Management.
Problem Solving, Planning & organizing.
Time Management.
Team player.
Strategic Planning.
Policy analysis and development.
Job Duties
Provide a social work services highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a define areas) or specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders.Attend to any other matter that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form.
Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient economical and effective utilization of financial resources.
Ability to work effectively and co- operatively with of people diverse backgrounds.
173 Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work services delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resource.
Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and management fields.
Ensure that all the administrative and financial functions required in the unit are performed.
