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Social Work Policy Developer: Care And Support Services To Families Ref No: Dsd18/08/2026Ho

Department of Social Development

Pay

R 471 330 per year

Location

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Public ServicePosted 55 min agoCloses Oct 23, 2026Ref DSD18/08/2026HO

a government employer is hiring a Social Work Policy Developer: Care And Support Services To Families Ref No: Dsd18/08/2026Ho in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. 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

36/217

Salary

Grade1: R471 330 per annum

Centre

Head Office, Pietermaritzburg

Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions 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 valid driver’s license. A minimum of 8 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP. Knowledge: - Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Professional Counselling, Research Methodology, Service Delivery Frameworks, Policy development and analysis, Ability to compile complex reports. Skills: Communication, Interpersonal relations, Report writing, Financial management, Change management Policy development, Planning and Organizing, Research, Progamme and Project management, Counselling, Presentation, Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation, People`s Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Driving, Networking, Policy Development, Computer literacy, Numeracy.

Duties

Develop, implement and maintain care and support services to families’ policies; Conduct research and development; Keep up to date with new developments in the care and support services to families’ field; Perform the administrative functions required in the unit

Enquiries

Mr RV Khoza Tel No: (033) 2341 7907, Head Office

Reference

DSD18/08/2026HO

Closing date

2026-10-23

Circular

Circular 36 of 2026

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