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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Social Work Manager Grade 1
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH136/2024
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or diploma or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Council for Social Work Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal), advanced report writing and strong administrative skills. Good organisational, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Understanding of quality assurance and strong commitment to high service standards. Strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team. Knowledge of national, provincial and institutional health delivery systems. Experience in teaching and/or supervision of undergraduate Social Work students. Relevant and recognizable clinical, supervisory and managerial experience in a Social Work department in a tertiary hospital setting.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Management competencies including human and physical resource management, strategic and operational planning and implementation, as well as financial management. Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and staff development. Deliver a support service to the Allied Health Sciences Department of Groote Schuur Hospital. Represent Groote Schuur Hospital, Social Work department and Allied Health Professions at provincial and national platforms. Promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Manage and utilise staff, financial and physical resources effectively to ensure optimal operational functioning of the Social Work department. Co-ordinate and participate in the training of staff and students as well as promoting research with the social work department. Responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal Social Work service aligned with the strategic core business of Groote Schuur Hospital and the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
 
Enquiries:
Mr L Naidoo, Lionel.Naidoo@westerncape.gov.za
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker and proof of current registration..
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) drivers license.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 920,082-R 1,052,016 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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