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PRACTITIONER: DISABILITY MANAGEMENT UNIT (1 POST)
Salary : R376 413 – R 443 403 (SL 8) p/a, exclusive of benefits
Location : Regional Office, Cape Town (Reference Number: SAS/PRAC/DMU/DEC2024)
Minimum Appointment Requirements
A 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in the relevant field, 2-3 years’ experience in the relevant field. Computer literacy is essential.
Added Advantage
A Valid Driver’s licence and Customer Service experience / exposure.
Key Performance Areas
General administrative support in the Unit relating to Disability Management that includes: the co-ordination of enquiries related to Disability Management, the co-ordination of medical appeals within the region, the co-ordination of Medical Assessments Claims within the region and communication with local offices in respect thereof, Services to perform Medical Assessments within the region (service level agreements with the Department of Health and Medical Practitioners contracted by SASSA), Assist with Information Management relating to the Disability Management unit. Furthermore, assist in monitoring
and evaluating in terms of adherence to Social Grants Disability Management Model within the region. Ensure adherence to service standards for enquiries related to Disability Management. Assist with the drafting of correspondence and coordination of communication to various stakeholders relating to queries and information required. Assist with Information Management relating to the disability management unit which includes statistical and status reports reflecting disability management within the region. Assist with the management of projects pertaining to Disability Management (including Online
Disability Model) within the region. Management of staff. Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
Important notes: The position is advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointment will be subjected to a compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, references, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory assessment (where applicable it is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
Please note: All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory Security Vetting on appointment.
ONLY e-mailed applications will be accepted.
The Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Agencies’ Employment Equity Plan. Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job listing
Closing date: 18 December 2024.
Applications (CV and completed New Z83 form) can be sent to linksapplications@sassa.gov.za.
The Subject Heading of the e-mail should indicate The Reference Number & Name of the position. Applicants to ensure they send their application to the correct e-mail address as indicated on each advertisement. Applications sent to the incorrect inbox/ e-mail will not be considered. The CV should be specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race and Gender & References with full contact details. ONLY one attachment / application per
e-mail to be scanned as ONE Document/Application. NO separate documents will be accepted. NO posted or hand delivered applications will be accepted. Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s licence etc. should ONLY be submitted upon request. FAILURE TO COMPLY with the above requirements will automatically result in your application to be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates with disabilities may be required to submit medical proof. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Enquiries: John Links, 021 – 469 0268.
We wish you all the best with your applications