SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD18/08/2026HO
- Salary
- Grade1: R471 330 per annum
- Centre
- Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Circular
- No 36 of 2026
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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 8 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP. Knowledge: - Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Professional Counselling, Research Methodology, Service Delivery Frameworks, Policy development and analysis, Ability to compile complex reports. Skills: Communication, Interpersonal relations, Report writing, Financial management, Change management Policy development, Planning and Organizing, Research, Progamme and Project management, Counselling, Presentation, Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation, People`s Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Driving, Networking, Policy Development, Computer literacy, Numeracy.
Duties
Develop, implement and maintain care and support services to families’ policies; Conduct research and development; Keep up to date with new developments in the care and support services to families’ field; Perform the administrative functions required in the unit
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
Mr RV Khoza Tel No: (033) 2341 7907, Head Office
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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