SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Districts and Institutional Support Management

Reference number: SD/1/24/26/E
Salary: R338 208 per annum, (salary will be in accordance with OSD determination)
Centre: JB Marks (Dr KK) (X2 Posts) Matlosana (Dr KK) (X1 Post) Lekwa Teemane (Dr RSM) (X2 Posts) Moses Kotane Service Point (Bojanala) (X1 Post) Moretele (Bojanala) (X1 Post) Tswaing (NMM) (X1 Post) Ditsobotla (NMM) (X1 Post)
Province: North West
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12. Bachelor of Social Work that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license. The following knowledge and skills are required for appointment: Understanding social dynamics, human behaviour and social systems. Social Intervention and empowerment. Social support. Protecting vulnerable individuals. Understanding Social Work legislation. Communication (written and verbal). Teamwork and collaboration. Planning and organising. Diversity Management. Understanding social work values and principles. Competencies: Knowledge of human behaviour and social systems. Understanding community dynamics. Networking and establishing partnerships. Understanding community development programmes. Community Development research. Understanding community development legislation. Planning and organising; Networking skills; Communication (written and verbal); Project Management; Team leadership. People management. Conflict management. Project management. Financial Management. Keeping abreast with new developments in the community development fields to enhance service delivery. Knowledge of policies and legislative mandates related to Community Development.

Duties

Provide social work services through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being. To provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. Conduct assessment aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant Interventions. Identify and make recommendations on the appropriate interventions required to address the identified conditions. Implement the recommended interventions by providing continuous support, counselling guidance and advice to the affected individuals, groups and families and communities. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions, report on progress and identify further amended interventions to address the identified conditions.

Where to send your application

E-mail: SDRecruitmentBOJ@nwpg.gov.za E-mail: SDRecruitmentKK@nwpg.gov.za E- Mail: SDRecruitmentNMM@nwpg.gov.za E-mail: SDRecruitmentRSM@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Dr M Motshedi at 060 954 9878 Ms A Nel at 066 095 1508 Ms B Sytyi Tel No: (018) 388 2916/2924 Mr M Madienyane Tel No: (053) 928 0111

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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