This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SOCIAL WORK MANAGER GRADE 1
Department of Social Development
Chief Directorate: District Coordination and Institutional Support Management
- Reference number
- SD /1/3/26/E
- Salary
- R1 009 512 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (salary will be in accordance with OSD determination)
- Centre
- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Office
- Province
- North West
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
- Circular
- No 27 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (NQF Level 7). A minimum of 10 years' recognizable experience in Social Worker. Registration with the SACSSP Council. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Good Communication skills. Report writing skills. Facilitation skills. Co-ordination skills. Liaison skills. Networking. Interpersonal skills. Leadership skills. Analytical skills. Diplomacy. Change and knowledge management. Planning and organization skills. People Management. Financial Management. Problem Solving, Planning & organizing. Time Management. Team player. Strategic Planning. Policy analysis and development.
Duties
Ensure that Social Work Service is provided through the promotion of Social Change, problem solving in human relationships and empowerment of people to enhance wellbeing. Facilitate the development and planning of Programmes and Interventions to render Social Work Services through the efficient, economical and effective use of resources. Manage Social Work unit to ensure efficient and effective social work service is delivered through utilization of resources (human, finance and equipment) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Provide integrated social work services within the defined areas regarding care, protection and development of vulnerable groups in partnership and collaboration with relevant stakeholders Health, Correctional Services, South African Police Services and other departments. Evaluate and Monitor compliance to policies, and transversal social work services norms and standards, South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and other relevant legislating policies and procedures. Keep up to date new developments in the Social Work and Management fields and continuous professional development through inter-sectoral collaboration and stakeholder management and ensure that the department contributes to integrated services delivery.
Where to send your application
E-mail: SDRecruitmentRSM@nwpg.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr M Madienyane Tel No: (053) 928 0111 (Dr RSM District)
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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