SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES
Department of Social Development · Head Office
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- DSD18/08/2026HO
- Salary band
- R 471 330
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg Salary: Grade1: R471 330 per annum Requirements: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit Proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 8 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP. Knowledge: - Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Professional Counselling, Research Methodology, Service Delivery Frameworks, Policy development and analysis, Ability to compile complex reports. Skills: Communication, Interpersonal relations, Report writing, Financial management, Change management Policy development, Planning and Organizing, Research, Progamme and Project management, Counselling, Presentation, Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation, People`s Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Driving, Networking, Policy Development, Computer literacy, Numeracy. Duties: Develop, implement and maintain care and support services to families’ policies; Conduct research and development; Keep up to date with new developments in the care and support services to families’ field; Perform the administrative functions required in the unit Application instructions: Proof of current registration Enquiries: Mr RV Khoza Tel No: (033) 2341 7907, Head Office Closing Date: 2026-10-23T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work
- ✓Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker
- ✓Only Shortlisted candidates will submit Proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker
- ✓A valid driver’s license
- ✓A minimum of 8 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP
- ✓Knowledge: - Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Professional Counselling, Research Methodology, Service Delivery Frameworks, Policy development and analysis, Ability to compile complex reports
- ✓Skills: Communication, Interpersonal relations, Report writing, Financial management, Change management Policy development, Planning and Organizing, Research, Progamme and Project management, Counselling, Presentation, Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation, People`s Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Driving, Networking, Policy Development, Computer literacy, Numeracy
Key responsibilities
- •Develop, implement and maintain care and support services to families’ policies
- •Conduct research and development
- •Keep up to date with new developments in the care and support services to families’ field
- •Perform the administrative functions required in the unit
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.
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