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SOCIAL WORKER: OLDER PERSONS

Department of Social Development · western cape

Salary band

R 397 668

Closing date

7 September 2026

Reference

DSD 59/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Social Development

Location

Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.

Salary

Grade 1: R338 206 - R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). Grade 3: R496 668 - R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).

Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social 268 well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others. Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self- management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; 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; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Duties

Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, famil

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 Department of Social Development in 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

·A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker
·Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker
·Grade 1: No experience
·Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
·Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
·Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
·Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers
·Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social 268 well-being
·Social work theory and interventions
·Information and Knowledge Management

Key Duties

·Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, communities and organisations through the relevant programmes
·Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form
·This would include the following actions
·New application (Pre funding): On-Site Monitoring
·Monitoring NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA)
·Evaluate NPOs compliance against Legislative, Programme Specific and Generic Norms and Standards
·Case Work, Telephonic, Ministerial complaints process (Not appliable to ECD)
·Group Work (Not applicable to ECD)
·Community Work, Organisation
·Monitoring of the implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan where progress is unsatisfactory (including Foster Care Management)

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 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 sechele.o@dbe.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the SOCIAL WORKER: OLDER PERSONS position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 397 668. 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: OLDER PERSONS application close?+

The closing date for this position is 7 September 2026. 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.

Are there other western cape government jobs available?+

Yes - NewGenJobs aggregates all active vacancies in western cape from the DPSA PSC Circular, SA Youth, and private sector sources. Browse all current western cape jobs to find roles that match your qualifications and experience.