Social Work Manager Gr 1 – Restorative Services EE Target: African, Female & PWD

Reference Number: DSD 09/06/2026

Department: Social Development

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Social Welfare & Specialist Social Services

Chief Directorate: Institutional Support Services

Programme: Social Institutional Support & Coordination Services

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R1 009 512 – R1 154 271 per annum

Location: OR Tambo: District Office, Mthatha

Closing Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Job Description

Expert knowledge of
the Children’s Act, 2005 with specific reference to Chapter 13, Prevention of
and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008, Child Justice Act, 2008 and
Restorative Justice Process. An understanding of Child and Youth Care Systems
including expert knowledge of the Minimum Standards of Child and Youth Care.
Inherent enthusiasm for work with children in conflict with the law. Experience
in working with children in trouble with the law in a secure care environment.
Strategic planning skills. Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations Act of 1995
as well as the grievance procedure. Financial management skills.  Stakeholder relations skills. Project
management skills. Leadership and good interpersonal relations skills. Policy
analysis. Computer literacy. Good communication and writing skills.
Facilitation, monitoring and evaluation skills.

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, B
Degree in Social Work plus a minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with
the SACSSP (latest copy of registration/current year), of which 3-5 years must
be at Social Work Supervisory level. A valid South African drivers’ license is
a prerequisite.

Duties

Provide strategic
leadership to the district through planning, budgeting and development of
monitoring and evaluation systems. Develop
and strengthen relationships with the NGO and Government sectors within the
Criminal Justice System. Manage, develop and strengthen relationships with the NPO sector and
other. Government Departments and agencies within the Criminal Justice System. Analyse policies and develop programmes for the management
of children in conflict with the law. Coordinate other departments and civil
society for integrated services and programmes for children in conflict with
law, woman affected by crime and violence. Management support to the Specialist
Social Service programmes in line with the legislation, policies, regulatory
framework, norms and standards focusing on the following: Crime Prevention and
Support Programmes, Victim Empowerment and Substance Abuse, Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Services. Provide a social work service of the
highest, most advanced and specialised nature within defined area(s) of
specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of
children through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders.
Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability
in any form. Facilitate the
development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social
work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of
financial resources. Willingness to travel.

Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z
Dlanjwa Tel No: 064 607 1200

More Information

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021),e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. White or Coloured males and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply