Social Worker Gr1 EE TARGET: African/Coloured Male/Female & PWD

Reference Number: DSD 31/06/2026

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: Sarah Baartman: Joubertina 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.

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