Dpsa
Social Worker: Care And Families: Grade 3 Ref No: Dsd11/08/2026Ilembe
Department of Social Development
Pay
R 496 668 per year
Location
iLembe District
a government employer is hiring a Social Worker: Care And Families: Grade 3 Ref No: Dsd11/08/2026Ilembe in iLembe District. Public Service. A degree or higher qualification is required. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Degree required
Vacancy details
Post
36/210
Salary
Grade 3: R496 668 per annum
Centre
iLembe District
Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP; A Valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act; Public service Regulations; Batho-Pele principles; Labour Relations; Research Methodology; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems; The ability and competence to assist; develop; advocate for; and empower individuals; families; groups; organizations and communities to enhance their functioning and their problem solving capabilities; The ability to promote; 197 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; The understanding and ability to provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable; at risk and unable to protect themselves; The ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Listening; Interpersonal; Computer Literacy; Research; Problem solving; Report writing; Time management; Presentation; Facilitation; Counselling; Numeracy; Language and Driving.
Duties
Render a social service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes; Support Services Offices and Non-Profit Organisations (NPO’s); Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and Social Welfare fields of probation services; Perform all the administrative functions require of the jobs.
Enquiries
Ms SH Mfeka Tel No: (031) 336 8727, iLembe District
Reference
DSD11/08/2026ILEMBE
Closing date
2026-10-23
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026