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

SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R338 208 per annum Grade 2: R413 004 per annum Grade 3: R496 668 per annum Grade 4: R608 859 per annum
Centre: Otto du Plessis, Cape Agulhas Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP). Registration with a professional council: Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code 8/EB driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Knowledge and understanding of the nature of human behaviour and the social service profession. Competence in Child and Youth Care services within the Child Care Act. Have full knowledge of the Termination of Pregnancy Act 92 of 1992. Skilled in trauma debriefing/supportive counselling.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Establish social work services and network for the Institution and maintain communication with stakeholders. Ensure that social work service with regard to the care, support and protection of individuals, groups, families through relevant programmes is rendered. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field. Undertake social work research and development and contribute to the development of policies. Render a holistic social work service to individual groups and community using all methods of social work practices. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of recommended interventions, reports on progress and identify. Further amended interventions to address identified conditions. Liaise / attend meetings with other departments and non-governmental institutions to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields. Produce and maintain qualitative and quantitative records of social work interventions processes and Outcomes. Implement social welfare programme in accordance with the need of the community and Government priorities.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Dr S Bothma, tel. no. (028) 514-8400

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

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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