Family Counsellor/Worker x3 posts at Dept of Justice for registered social workers
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 19, 2025
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible, amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa.
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post.
CLOSING DATE : 01 September 2025
POST 29/14 : FAMILY COUNSELLOR/SOCIAL WORKER (GR1 – GR4) (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R325 200 – R725 754 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Family Advocate: Vosman Ref No: 2025/29/MP (X1 Post)
Office of the family advocate: Polokwane Ref No: 16/25/LMP (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree in Social Workers or equivalent qualification, Appropriate experience in Social Worker after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Registration with SA Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP), Knowledge and experience in Mediating, Court experience in rendering expert evidence; Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act. Children’s Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction); A valid driver’s license and willing to travel extensively within the province.
Skills and Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills, Computer literacy (MS Word), Mediation and interviewing skills; Conflict resolution, evaluation and report writing skills; Diversity and attention to details.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Conduct inquiries to ascertain the best interest of the minor children involved by means of mediation and /or evaluation as per relevant legislation; Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports; Act as expert witness for the Family Advocate in Court; Ensure proper case flow administration, Travel to townships and rural areas to conduct enquires, interview parties and source references in Family Law disputes.
ENQUIRIES : Mpumalanga: Ms KN Zwane at 060 532 2006 Limpopo: Mr L Mapelane Tel No: (015) 287 2035/ Mr MP Mongwe Tel No: (015) 287 2034.
APPLICATIONS :
Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank centre, 4th floor building, Nelspruit, 1200 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Limpopo: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X9526, Polokwane, 0700 OR Physical address: Reception area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Candidates whose name appears on Part B of the Child Protection Register as mandated by the Section 123 (5) of the Children’s Act, 2005 need not to apply. Applicants are required to attach proof of registration with SACSSP. Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant reference number.
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.
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