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SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Salary band

R 338 208

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

PSC 22/518

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About this role

Department

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Location

Otto du Plessis, Cape Agulhas Sub-district

Salary

Grade 1: R338 208 per annum Grade 2: R413 004 per annum Grade 3: R496 668 per annum Grade 4: R608 859 per annum

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP). Registration with a professional council: Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code 8/EB driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Knowledge and understanding of the nature of human behaviour and the social service profession. Competence in Child and Youth Care services within the Child Care Act. Have full knowledge of the Termination of Pregnancy Act 92 of 1992. Skilled in trauma debriefing/supportive counselling.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Establish social work services and network for the Institution and maintain communication with stakeholders. Ensure that social work service with regard to the care, support and protection of individuals, groups, families through relevant programmes is rendered. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field. Undertake social work research and development and contribute to the development of policies. Render a holistic social work service to individual groups and community using all methods of social work practices. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of recommended interventions, reports on progress and identify. Further amended interventions to address identified conditions. Liaise / attend meetings with other departments and non- governmental institutions to take 107 cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields. Produce and maintain qualitative and quantitative records of social work interventions processes and Outcomes. Implement social welfare programme in accordance with the need of the community and Government priorities.

Enquiries

Dr S Bothma, tel. no. (028) 514-8400

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the

About social work and community development roles in South Africa

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.

·Your SACSSP registration number and the year of registration must appear on your CV for all social work applications.

·Posts in child protection, probation services, and substance abuse rehabilitation require specific experience in those sub-fields.

·Social work posts in rural areas are frequently unfilled due to a shortage of registered practitioners willing to relocate. These posts may attract rural allowances.

·Community development worker posts do not always require social work registration but a relevant qualification at NQF level 4 or above is standard.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE. 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.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP)
·Registration with a professional council: Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker
·Experience: Grade 1: None
·Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP
·Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP
·Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP
·Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code 8/EB driver’s licence
·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)
·Knowledge and understanding of the nature of human behaviour and the social service profession
·Competence in Child and Youth Care services within the Child Care Act

Key Duties

·(key result areas/outputs): Establish social work services and network for the Institution and maintain communication with stakeholders
·Ensure that social work service with regard to the care, support and protection of individuals, groups, families through relevant programmes is rendered
·Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field
·Undertake social work research and development and contribute to the development of policies
·Render a holistic social work service to individual groups and community using all methods of social work practices
·Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of recommended interventions, reports on progress and identify
·Further amended interventions to address identified conditions
·Liaise / attend meetings with other departments and non- governmental institutions to take 107 cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields
·Produce and maintain qualitative and quantitative records of social work interventions processes and Outcomes
·Implement social welfare programme in accordance with the need of the community and Government priorities

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Include your current SACSSP registration certificate and membership number
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sasrecruit44@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4 position at PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE?+

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What is the salary for the SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4 position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 338 208. 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.

When does the SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4 application close?+

The closing date for this position is 10 July 2026 - 6 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.

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