Social Worker x9 post at Dept of Justice for reigestered Social Workers
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 23
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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 : 08 September 2025
POST 30/32 : SOCIAL WORKER (GR1- 4) (X7 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 : Office of the Family Advocate, Cape Town Ref No: 42/2025/FA/WC (X4 Posts)
Office of the Family Advocate, Worcester Ref No: 44/2025/FA/WC (X2 Posts)
Office of the Family Advocate, Mitchells Plain Ref No: 43/2025/FA/WC (X1
Post)
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: Computer literacy; Communication (written and
verbal) skills; Mediation, Interviewing, conflict resolution, evaluation and Report
writing skills; Diversity and conflict management; Attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Conduct mediation and/or inquiries as part of a multidisciplinary team in custody, access, guardianship, child abduction and related
family law disputes; Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports
and recommendations to the best interest of the children in family law disputes;
Act as expert witness for the Family Advocate in Court; Network and conduct
awareness campaigns regarding the functions and role of the Office of the
Family Advocate; Conduct inquiries and interview parties and source
references in family law disputes at townships and rural areas.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Buttress Tel No: (021) 426 1216)
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape
Town, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose
House, Cape Town or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu For Attention:
Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of registration with
SACSSP and service certificates of appropriate experience in Social Work after
registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. Candidates whose name appear
on Part B of the Child Register as mandated by Section 123(5) of the Children’s
Act, 2005 need not apply. Separate application must be made per centre and
quoting the relevant reference number.
POST 30/26 : SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR (GRADE 1- 2) (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R477 564 – R893 949 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Office of the Family Advocate, Cape Town Ref No: 39/2025/FA/WC
Office of the Family Advocate, Worcester Ref No: 41/2025/FA/WC
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification which allows for
professional registration with the SACSSP; Professional registration with the
SACSSP; A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate experience in Social Work
after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP; Knowledge and
experience in Mediation; Court experience in leading Evidence; Knowledge
and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters
Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Violence Act; Children’s Act (inclusive
Hague Convention on International Child Abduction).Skills and Competencies:
Supervisory skills; Facilitation skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills;
Computer literacy (MS Office); Mediation, interviewing, conflict resolution,
evaluation and report writing skills; Diversity and conflict management;
Attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Oversee child focus forensic assessment services;
Supervise risk related to children’s care environment and or contacts;
Supervise the provision of Expert witness evidence in Court of Law; Oversee
Implementation and monitoring operational performance of forensic social
work Services; Conduct Appropriate Disputes Resolutions, Compile and
register Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRR) and Parenting Plans;
Manage human, finance and other resources.
ENQUIRIES : Adv S Pillay Tel No: (021) 426 1216
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape
Town 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose
House, Cape Town or visit: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu For
Attention: Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of registration with
SACSSP and service certificates of appropriate experience in Social Work after
registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. Candidates whose name appear
on Part B of the Child Register as mandated by Section 123(5) of the Children’s
Act, 2005 need not apply. Separate application must be made per centre and
quoting the relevant reference number.
NOTE : 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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