| Government Entity | Eastern Cape - Social Development |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastern Cape, Mdantsane |
| Reference Number | DSD 10/06/2026 |
| Salary | R496 668 – R583 833 per annum |
| Centre / Location | BCM: Mdantsane 2, KuGompo |
| Closing Date | July 10, 2026 |
| Source and Application | erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za |
Reference Number: DSD 10/06/2026
Department: Social Development
Job Type: Permanent
Directorate: Social Welfare/Services
Chief Directorate: Institutional Support Services
Programme: Social Institutional Support & Coordination Services
Salary Level: OSD
Remuneration: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum
Location: BCM: Mdantsane 2, KuGompo
Closing Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Job Description
Leadership and understanding of new Social Welfare
paradigm, policies, legislation and regulations that underpins the delivery of
Social Development service in the NPOs, CBOs, and FBOs. Understanding of
Service Level Agreement and ability to communicate this to appropriate
stakeholders. Project management, Research and analytical skills. Ability to
monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery. Planning and organizing
skills. Ability to work under pressure and display initiative. Understanding of
public sector transformation and equity issues. Presentation and facilitation
skills including sound report writing abilities. Financial, Supply Experience
in community involvement. Communication skills (both verbal and written).
Requirements
National
Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration
with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as
Social Worker. Minimum of 7 (seven) years appropriate
experience in Social Work after registration and
practiced as a Social Worker. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s
license. Appropriate/recognisable Social Work experience
after registration with the SACSSP as Social Worker will be considered for
appointment.
Duties
Be
responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out
of school. Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion
Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills
Programmes. Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting
trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities.
Provide supervision services to those young people’s placed by the court under
community service and probation supervision orders. Be responsible for family
finding or tracing where it is necessary.
may be directed to Ms P. Gqabantshi Tel No: 043 705-5675/73
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
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Minimum of 7 (seven) yearsappropriate experience in Social Work after registration and practiced as a Social Worker. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license.Appropriate/recognisable Social Work experience after registration with the SACSSP as Social Worker will be considered for appointment.
Duties
Be responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school. Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills Programmes. Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities. Provide supervision services to those young people’s placed by the court under community service and probation supervision orders. Be responsible for family finding or tracing where it is necessary.Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Gqabantshi Tel No: 043 705-5675/73
Source / Circular Reference
erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za