This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD 11/06/2026
- Salary
- R496 668 – R583 833 per annum
- Centre
- Chris Hani: Indwe Service Office (
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Minimum of 7 (seven) years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration and practiced as a Social Worker. Computer literacy. A valid South African driver’s license. Appropriate/recognisable Social Work experience after registration with the SACSSP as Social Worker will be considered for appointment. Competencies: Leadership and understanding of new Social Welfare paradigm, policies, legislation and regulations that underpins the delivery of Social Development service in the NPOs, CBOs, and FBOs. Understanding of Service Level Agreement and ability to communicate this to appropriate stakeholders. Project management, Research and analytical skills. Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery. Planning and organizing skills. Ability to work under pressure and display initiative. Understanding of public sector transformation and equity issues. Presentation and facilitation skills including sound report writing abilities. Financial, Supply Experience in community involvement. Communication skills (both verbal and written).
Duties
Be responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school. Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills Programmes. Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities. Provide supervision services to those young people’s placed by the court under community service and probation supervision orders. Be responsible for family finding or tracing where it is necessary.
Enquiries
BCM Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Gqabantshi Tel No: 043 705-5675/73 Chris Hani enquiries may be directed to Ms N Mzinjana, Tel No: 045 808 3709 Joe Gqabi Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 6339715 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/Coloured Male & 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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