Social Work Supervisor Gr 1 EE Target: African/Coloured Male & PWD

Reference Number: DSD 17/06/2026

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: OR ambo: Tsolo SDP

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.

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