SERVICE OFFICE MANAGER
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD02/08/2026Babanango
- Salary
- R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package)
- Centre
- Babanango Service Office: Zululand District
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Circular
- No 36 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
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 3 years junior managerial experience in social services environment. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Social Welfare and Community Development Legislation, Policies, Norms and Standards, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Organizational behaviour analysis, Strategic business management, Employee Performance Management and Development System, Legislation pertaining to Social Welfare Service Delivery, Understanding of SASSA functions, Social dynamics of KwaZulu-Natal communities, knowledge of HR Management, Labour Relations Act, Service Delivery Frameworks, Public Participation, Community Outreach. Skills: Communication, Interpersonal Relations, Report Writing, Financial Management, Change Management, Time management, Project Management, Leadership, Diversity management, Decision Making, Counselling, Service Delivery Innovation, Client orientation and client focus, presentation and facilitation, problem solving and analysis, conflict resolution, Driving, interviewing, computer literacy, numeracy and language skill.
Duties
Provide Social Welfare Services; Provide Community Development Services; Ensure the provision of corporate support services; Ensure the implementation of Departmental policies and other relevant legislation in the day-to-day running of the component; Manage resources of the Service Office.
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
Ms TFP Khuzwayo Tel No: (039) 682 7506 uGu District Ms NHP Khanyile Tel No: (035) 874 8506 Zululand District Ms TN Nkosi Tel No: (039) 259 7027 Harry Gwala District Mrs NP Mhlongo Tel No: (034) 299 7578 uThukela District
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.
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