Government EntityEastern Cape - Social Development
    LocationEastern Cape, Port Alfred
    Reference NumberDSD 32/06/2026
    SalaryR338 208 – R397 668 per annum
    Centre / LocationNMM: Ndlambe Local Service Office
    Closing DateJuly 10, 2026
    Source and Applicationerecruitment.ecotp.gov.za

    Reference Number: DSD 32/06/2026

    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: R338 208 – R397 668 per annum

    Location: NMM: Ndlambe Local Service Office

    Closing Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

    Job Description

    Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality,
    oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human
    behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people
    interact with their environments in order to promote social well – being.
    Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower
    individuals, familiar, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their
    social functioning and their problem – solving capabilities. Ability to
    promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of
    individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish
    tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
    Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting
    people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. Ability to
    mentor and coach Social Auxiliary Workers. 

    Requirements

    Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a
    Degree in Social Work, registration with the
    South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker. A valid
    South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Computer literacy.
    Appropriate/recognisable Social Work experience after registration with
    the SACSSP as Social Worker will be considered for appointment

    Duties

    Render a social work service with regard to the
    care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups,
    families and communities through the relevant Programmes
    . Support
    Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers
    .
    Keep up to date with new developments in the
    Social Work and Social Welfare fields
    .
    Perform all the administrative functions
    required.

    Enquiries
    may be directed to Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/ 1407


     

    More Information

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    Requirements

    Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus aDegree in Social Work, registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker. A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Computer literacy.Appropriate/recognisable Social Work experience after registration with the SACSSP as Social Worker will be considered for appointment.

    Duties

    Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant Programmes.Support Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers.Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Work and Social Welfare fields.Perform all the administrative functions required.Enquiries may be directed to Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/ 1407

    Source / Circular Reference

    erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za