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

SOCIAL WORK MANAGER GRADE 1 - RESTORATIVE SERVICES

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 09/06/2026
Salary: R1 009 512 – R1 154 271 per annum (OSD) all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: OR Tambo: District Office, Mthatha
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, B Degree in Social Work plus a minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP (latest copy of registration/current year), of which 3-5 years must be at Social Work Supervisory level. A valid South African drivers’ license is a prerequisite. Competencies: Expert knowledge of the Children’s Act, 2005 with specific reference to Chapter 13, Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008, Child Justice Act, 2008 and Restorative Justice Process. An understanding of Child and Youth Care Systems including expert knowledge of the Minimum Standards of Child and Youth Care. Inherent enthusiasm for work with children in conflict with the law. Experience in working with children in trouble with the law in a secure care environment. Strategic planning skills. Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations Act of 1995 as well as the grievance procedure. Financial management skills. Stakeholder relations skills. Project management skills. Leadership and good interpersonal relations skills. Policy analysis. Computer literacy. Good communication and writing skills. Facilitation, monitoring and evaluation skills.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership to the district through planning, budgeting and development of monitoring and evaluation systems. Develop and strengthen relationships with the NGO and Government sectors within the Criminal Justice System. Manage, develop and strengthen relationships with the NPO sector and other. Government Departments and agencies within the Criminal Justice System. Analyse policies and develop programmes for the management of children in conflict with the law. Coordinate other departments and civil society for integrated services and programmes for children in conflict with law, woman affected by crime and violence. Management support to the Specialist Social Service programmes in line with the legislation, policies, regulatory framework, norms and standards focusing on the following: Crime Prevention and Support Programmes, Victim Empowerment and Substance Abuse, Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Services. Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within defined area(s) of specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of children 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. Willingness to travel.

Enquiries

OR Tambo Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z Dlanjwa Tel No: 064 607 1200 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za

Note

EE Target: African, Female & PWD

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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