Social Work Manager: Regional Office (various posts available)

Tracking Number: DSD 70/2026

Salary Level: OSD

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms A van Reenen at (021) 483 3996

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that a Social Welfare and Community Development service is delivered by the region to provide Social Welfare and Community Development services through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.

Minimum Requirements

Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Provide a Social Welfare and Community Development service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within a defined area(s) of specialisation with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities 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 welfare and community development service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources; Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient and effective social welfare and community development service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Plan and ensure that social welfare and community development research are undertaken; Undertake complex social welfare and community development research. Perform and / or ensure that all the administrative function required in the service delivery area(s) are performed; Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Welfare and Community Development field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the service delivery area(s) and undertake the higher level administrative functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to children; Social Welfare and Community Development theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics.The following skills:Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 1009 512- R 1154 271; Grade 2: R  1200 894 – R 1414 593 per annum (as prescribed by OSD).Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical supportis available fromMonday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.Contact the helpline at0861370 214. For 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.