SOCIAL WORKER ATLANTIS AND BERGRIVER SDA

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 57/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R338 206 - R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 3: R496 668 - R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Centre: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification in social work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a social worker: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a social worker, Grade 1: No experience. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years' appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years' appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years of appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and knowledge management, protocol and professional ethics, Relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts (norms and standards); social dynamics, work values, and principles; developing and empowering others. Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion. Written and verbal communication, report writing, self-management, motivation, Good planning and organizing, Problem-solving and analytical Computer literacy, Presentation and facilitation, Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1 Good communication skills, Report-writing skills, Self-management skills; Motivation skills; Good planning and organizing skills; Problem-solving and analytical skills; computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, and client orientation and customer focus.

Duties

Render a social work service about the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs (casework, group work, and community work). Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers' continuous professional development. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

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

Enquiries

Ms I Koen Tel No: (021) 840 3500

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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