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SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: GRADE 1-2

Department of Social Development

Reference number
SWPD/OP/09/26
Salary
Grade 1: R471 330 - R754 785 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD Determination)
Centre
Provincial Office: Kimberley: Older Persons
Province
Northern Cape
Closing date
12 November 2026
Circular
No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior certificate / Grade 12 qualification plus an appropriate Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA that allows professional registration with the SACSSP. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). Experience: A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence. 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

Develop, implement and maintain social work policies: monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required, including costing the policies; Develop programmes to implement the relevant policies. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field, study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments; Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously; Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, non-government institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields; Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed; Research and development, Perform the administrative functions required in the unit.

Where to send your application

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application only via https://form.jotform.com/ncdsdev/ncdsd--online-vacancy- application

Enquiries

Ms. N. Andreas Tel No: (053) 874 9100

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.

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