SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD03/07/2026ETh
Salary: Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: North eThekwini South District
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’ experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labou Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, Expert skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion, Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing, The understanding and ability to provide complex social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability and competence to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem solving capabilities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required Skills: Communication, Language, Interpersonal, Computer, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Conflict management, Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling, Analytical thinking, Presentation skills, Financial Management, Numeracy, Driving.

Duties

Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from, social instability in any form. Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources. Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery.

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 RM Ntombela, eThekwini North District Tel No: (031) 336 8776 Ms NC Gebashe, eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787

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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