Social Workers at Western Cape Social Deveopment for qualified social workers
- Nov 28, 2025
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 26 January 2026
POST 44/334 : SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (POSTS AVAILABLE IN
VARIOUS LOCATIONS) REF NO: DSD 92/2025
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R382 374 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R397 119 – R459 996 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R477 564 – R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R585 441 – R725 754 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
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
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; Selfmanagement; 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.
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and
development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities
through the relevant programmes (Case work, groupwork and Community
work).Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social
instability in any form; Supervise and Support Social Auxiliary Workers;
Continuous Professional Development. Keep up to date with new
developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the
administrative functions required of the job; It will be advantageous to have a
valid Code B (or higher) driving license.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Essop Tel No: (021) 763 6200
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
POST 44/335 : SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (POSTS AVAILABLE IN
VARIOUS LOCATIONS) REF NO: DSD 103/2025
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R382 374 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R397 119 – R459 996 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R477 564 – R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R585 441 – R725 754 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
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
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; Selfmanagement; 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 Worker Grade 1.
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and
development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities
through the relevant programmes (Case work, groupwork and Community
work).Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social
instability in any form; Supervise and Support Social Auxiliary Workers;
Continuous Professional Development. Keep up to date with new
developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the
administrative functions required of the job; It will be advantageous to have a
valid Code B (or higher) driving license.
ENQUIRIES : Ms I April Tel No: (044) 814 1654
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
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