SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 71/2026
Salary: R496 668 - R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
Centre: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A 4-year tertiary qualification in Social Work (Degree/Diploma) that allows registration with SACSSP; Registration and proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Job-related knowledge; analytic and diagnostic tools, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes. Personnel Management, Supervision Framework for Social Workers, and Social Work legislation related to children. Social work theory and interventions; Information and knowledge management, protocol, and professional ethics Job-Related Skills: Organizing and planning; Project planning; psychosocial intervention; Communication and language (2 official languages of the Western Cape Government); People management practices; Interpersonal, report writing, computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem solving and analytical, and client orientation and customer focus.

Duties

To ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs is rendered: Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions; This would include the following actions: Conduct assessments, that are problematic for supervisees, aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions. Ensure that the appropriate recommendations and interventions required to address the conditions are identified. Ensure the development and planning of programmes to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically. Ensure that the recommended interventions are implemented by supervisees by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance and advice to supervisees. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions; Ensure reporting on progress and identify further/amended interventions to address the identified conditions; Study, interpret, apply and give guidance on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to supervisors and other role players/stakeholders. Perform statutory functions that are problematic for supervisees relating to the relevant function, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and the other tasks emanating from these matters. Ensure that records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes are produced and maintained. Ensure implementation and compliance with all standard operating procedures and sector norms and standards.

Where to send your application

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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