SOCIAL WORKER: CARE AND FAMILIES: GRADE 3

Department: Department of Social Development Location: iLembe District Salary: Grade 3: R496 668 per annum Requirements: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession 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 minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP; A Valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act; Public service Regulations; Batho-Pele principles; Labour Relations; Research Methodology; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems; The ability and competence to assist; develop; advocate for; and empower individuals; families; groups; organizations and communities to enhance their functioning and their problem solving capabilities; The ability to promote; restore; maintain; advocate for; and enhance the functioning of individuals; families; groups; and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks; prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; The understanding and ability to provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable; at risk and unable to protect themselves; The ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Listening; Interpersonal; Computer Literacy; Research; Problem solving; Report writing; Time management; Presentation; Facilitation; Counselling; Numeracy; Language and Driving. 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. Application instructions: proof of current registration Enquiries: Ms SH Mfeka Tel No: (031) 336 8727, iLembe District Closing Date: 2026-10-23T23:59:00+02:00

• ✓Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work
• ✓Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession 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 minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP
• ✓A Valid driver’s license
• ✓Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
• ✓Public Service Act
• ✓Public service Regulations
• ✓Batho-Pele principles
• ✓Labour Relations

• •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

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.