Social Work Manager: Social Welfare Services EE Target: African Male

Reference Number: DSD 07/06/2026

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: Amathole: District Office, KuGompo

Closing Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Job Description

Strategic
Capacity and Leadership. Programme and Project Management, Change Management,
Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment, Knowledge Management,
Problem Solving and analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus,
Communication and Computer Literacy. Knowledge and Skills: Expert skills to
challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination
and exclusion. Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social
systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their
environments to promote social well-being. The ability and competence to assist
and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to
enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent
and alleviate distress and use resources effectively in cases where expert
knowledge is required. The understanding and ability to provide complex social
work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable
to protect themselves. The ability to compile complex reports

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 in the Developmental Welfare
Services’ dealing with Services to Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities,
HIV & AIDS and Social Relief. A valid South African drivers’ license is a
prerequisite. 

Duties

Provide a social work
service of the highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a) defined
area(s) of specialization regarding to care, support, protection and
development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through
the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Management and
Support to Developmental Social Welfare Services Programmes in line with the
legislation, policies, regulatory framework, norms and standards focusing on
the following: Services to Older Persons, Persons with disabilities, HIV&
AIDS and Social Relief. 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 social work service through
the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources.
Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work
service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources.
Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Work and Management fields.
Plan and ensure that Social Work Research and Development are undertaken.
Undertake complex social work research. Perform and/or ensure that all the
administrative functions required in the programme are performed.

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