This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GRADE 1

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 39/06/2026
Salary: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Amathole: Great Kei LSO, Komga (
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as an Auxiliary Social Worker with the South African Council for (latest copy/current year. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage. Appropriate/recognisable Social Auxiliary Work experience after registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker will be considered for appointment. Competencies: Ability to work independently and under pressure. Experience in community involvement. Communication skills (both verbal and written).

Duties

Provide administrative support to Social Workers. Conduct awareness campaigns on child abuse, abuse of older persons, abuse of substances, abuse of women and persons living with disability. Monitor Home Based Community Care Centres. Maintain an efficient and effective system to ensure a smooth flow of information to Social Workers and Clients.

Enquiries

Amathole Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z Habe at Tel No: (043) 711 6626 Joe Gqabi Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633 9715 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za

Note

EE TARGET: African/Coloured Male

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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