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Department of Social Development · Zululand District

Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
PSC 36/213
Salary band
R 496 668
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Zululand District Salary: Grade 3: R496 668 per annum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration Duties: Render a social service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes; Support Services Offices and Non-Profit Organisations (NPO’s); Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and Social Welfare fields of probation services; Perform all the administrative functions require of the jobs. in the social work and Social Welfare fields perform all the administrative functions required of the jobs. Application instructions: proof of current registration Enquiries: Ms NHP Khanyile Tel No: (035) 874 8506, Zululand District Closing Date: 2026-10-23T23:59:00+02:00

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1. Check your match

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Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work

Key responsibilities

  • •Render a social service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes
  • •Support Services Offices and Non-Profit Organisations (NPO’s)
  • •Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and Social Welfare fields of probation services
  • •Perform all the administrative functions require of the jobs
  • •in the social work and Social Welfare fields perform all the administrative functions required of the jobs

About Department of Social Development

Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.

Full department profile and current vacancies