This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 24/06/2026
Salary: R338 208 – R397 668 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Joe Gqabi: Barkley East (
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Standard 10/ Grade 12 plus a Degree in Social Work, registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker. A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Computer literacy. Appropriate/recognisable Social Work experience after registration with the SACSSP as Social Worker will be considered for appointment. Competencies: Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of 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. Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, familiar, 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 Auxiliary Workers.

Duties

Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant Programmes. Support Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers. Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Work and Social Welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required.

Enquiries

Alfred Nzo Enquiries may be directed to Mr S Shweni Tel No: (064) 606 9465 Amathole Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z Habe at Tel No: (043) 711 6626 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) 633 9715 NMM Enquiries may be directed to Ms L Lukwe Tel No: (041) 406 5811 Sarah Baartman Enquiries may be directed to Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/ 1407 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za

Note

EE TARGET: African/Coloured Male/Female & 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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