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De
Salary band
R 1 340 691
Closing date
18 August 2026
Reference
HO 2026/07/09
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Department
De
Location
National Head Office: Pretoria
Salary
R1 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Social Work or equivalent. Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a similar environment. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of professional counselling and social work services. Building and sustaining relationships in primary health care. Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making. Transformation management. Influencing and impact. Policy development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills. Diversity management. Negotiation skills. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations and time management. Accountability. Diplomacy and tact. Policy development and implementation. Good corporate governance principles.
Duties
Manage, develop, design, implementation, administration and evaluation of services and programmes in line with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. Manage social support services. Manage and monitor the coordination of special categories for inmates. Ensure the coordination of outreach programmes to educate others about psychosocial related problems. Plan and ensure that social work research is undertaken. Liaise and attend meetings with external stakeholders as part of stakeholder engagement. Management of human resources, finances, assets and performance information.
Enquiries
Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174
Notes
Appointment under the Correctional Service Act
Closing Date
2026-08-18T15:45:00+02:00
Social work is a regulated profession in South Africa and all social workers must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). The Department of Social Development is the largest public sector employer of social workers, with posts distributed across all nine provinces. Community development workers are employed at both provincial and municipal level and play a critical role in service delivery and community liaison.
This vacancy is within De. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 340 691. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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