Centre Manager: Residential Care Centre Management (Sivuyile), Ref No. DSD 75/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Government, Department of Social Development has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to be responsible for the management of a residential facility in an efficient, effective and economical way in terms of various relevant legislative requirements. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B- Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience in a secure or substance treatment residential care or related environment
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Effective service delivery in terms of National, Provincial frameworks and International accords / models of residential care standard operating procedures; Ensure effective, efficient and economic use of appropriate funds and physical resources; Effective people management; Operational management of the facility.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Worker); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics.

Skills needed:

• Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Communication and language; People management practices; Conflict management; Interpersonal; Report-writing; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation;  Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20