MANAGER: SOCIAL WORK POLICY: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD05/07/2026HO
Salary: Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP of which five (5) years must be appropriate in Social Work Policy Development and disability sector environment. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Professional counselling, Knowledge of Disabilities, National and International Disability Policy Framework, Understanding of the Social Model of Disability Mainstreaming, Research Methodology, Service Delivery frameworks, Policy development and analysis, Ability to compile complex reports, Non – Profit Organizations Act, Labor Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Procurement Act, Employee Performance Management Development System, Skills: Change management, counselling, Problem solving and analysis, Report writing, Policy Development, Planning and organizing, Communication, Financial management, Research, Networking, Presentation, Facilitation, Monitoring and evaluation, People management, Programme and Project Management, Driving, Language, Computer literacy, Numeracy.

Duties

Keep up to date with new developments in persons with disabilities field; Plan and ensure that persons with disabilities policy research and development are undertaken; Develop policies and strategies relevant to persons with disabilities; Manage resources of the sub-directorate.

Where to send your application

Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (Sthesha Waya Waya). FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize

Enquiries

Mr RS Byroo Tel No: (033) 264 5621

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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