Social Work Policy Developer Grade 1 needed at Free State Department of Social Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP).
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Social Work.  

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.