Substance Abuse

Northern Cape Department Of Social Development

Salary (as advertised)
R496 668 – R929 706 per year
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

Overview This role is for a Substance Abuse professional within the Northern Cape Department Of Social Development. It is a single post with reference number SWPD/SA/09/26. What you will do * Develop, implement, and maintain social work policies. * Monitor, interpret, and review legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure relevance and compliance with current requirements. * Develop proposals to amend or maintain relevant acts, policies, and procedures, including costing, and develop new policies/procedures as required. * Develop programmes for policy implementation. * Stay informed about new developments in the social work field by studying professional journals and publications. * Continuously monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework. * Liaise with and attend meetings with other departments, non-government institutions, and relevant stakeholders to keep abreast of the latest developments. * Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed. * Perform research and development activities. * Execute administrative functions required within the unit. Requirements (from the original advert) * Senior certificate / Grade 12 qualification. * An appropriate Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g., Bachelor of Social Work) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA that allows professional registration with the SACSSP. * Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). * A valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities). * A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. * **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. Who should apply Candidates should be experienced and registered Social Workers with at least 8 years of post-registration experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong policy development, implementation, and review capabilities, alongside excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills. They should be proficient in networking, financial management, strategic planning, and committed to continuous professional development. A valid driver's license is required, with an exception for persons with disabilities. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/northern-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-swpd-sa-09-26 Source: govpage

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Job description

Substance Abuse Ref No. SWPD/SA/09/26 (X1 Post) REQUIREMENTS : Senior certificate / Grade 12 qualification plus an appropriate Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA that allows professional registration with the SACSSP. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). Experience: A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the 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. DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain social work policies: monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required, including costing the policies; Develop programmes to implement the relevant policies. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field, study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments; Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously; Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, non-government institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields; Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed; Research and development, Perform the administrative functions required in the unit. ENQUIRIES : Ms. N. Andreas Tel No: (053) 874 9100 SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: GRADE 1-2 (X11 POSTS) SALARY : Grade 1-2: R496 668 - R929 706 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD Determination) CENTRE : Frances Baard District (Kimberley and Warrenton):

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