**Overview**
This position is for a Social Worker (Warrant Officer) within the South African Police Service (SAPS), specifically located in the Provincial Human Resource Management, Employee Health and Wellness department in the Northern Cape. The role offers a remuneration band of B1, equating to R385,740 per annum. This is a re-advertisement for one post, with the reference NCEHW 1/6/2026.
**What you will do**
* Render advanced and complex social work services, including work-focus assessments.
* Provide comprehensive occupational social work services to clients through capacity building programmes (promotive- and workplace interventions).
* Deliver comprehensive occupational social work services to clients via restorative interventions.
* Apply the Social Work Community Model to offer comprehensive occupational social work services to clients.
* Compile and submit feedback reports for each social work programme presented.
* Facilitate and observe health and wellness events.
* Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary Employee Health and Wellness team.
* Improve the mental well-being of members by providing psycho-social, emotional, personal, and work-related interventions.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF level 4.
* Be in possession of a four (4) year Degree in Social Work (accredited by SAQA on NQF Level 7 or higher).
* Registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) and submit proof of paid-up fees and valid registration for the 2026/2027 financial year.
* Display competency in post-specific core functions of the advertised post.
* Be fluent in at least two official languages of which one must be English.
* Be in possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
* Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa (documentary proof must be furnished during the interview).
* Be willing to work under pressure as well as work extended hours.
* Have interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
* Have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending.
* Have no tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service.
* Be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
* Possess extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
* Be prepared to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be able to market Social Work Services.
* Be willing to travel and attend courses when required.
* Be able to work in a diverse group.
* Possess good interpersonal communication, monitoring and evaluation, report writing, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and computer skills (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Office Outlook).
* Must not have retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement, or medical retirement.
* Applicants who are currently not appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo medical assessment by a medical practitioner, before appointment, and must be found to be medically and psychologically fit.
* A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register will be disqualified from appointment.
* Candidates are expected to disclose if he/she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011, and may be disqualified from appointment.
* New appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 are required to provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile.
**Who should apply**
The ideal candidate is a highly qualified and registered Social Worker, holding a four-year degree accredited by SAQA on NQF Level 7 or higher, complemented by a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or NQF Level 4 equivalent. This individual must be a South African citizen, fluent in English and at least one other official language, and possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license. They should demonstrate strong competency in core social work functions, have extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, and exhibit excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written), monitoring and evaluation, report writing, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, alongside proficiency in MS Office applications. The role requires someone willing to work under pressure, extended hours, travel, and attend courses, who is also prepared to work effectively within multi-disciplinary and diverse teams. Candidates must have a clean criminal and departmental record, no visible tattoos when in uniform, and be willing to undergo comprehensive vetting, including security and medical assessments where applicable.
**Deadline**
16 October 2026 at 16:00
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-police-service-saps-vacancies-04-september-2026
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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS)
SOCIAL WORKER (WARRANT OFFICER)
LOCATION:Provincial Human Resource Management, Employee Health and Wellness, Northern Cape
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION:BAND B1 R385 740 per annum
REFERENCES: NCEHW 1/6/2026(1 post) RE-ADVERTISMENT
Requirements:
· Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least NQF level 4.
· Applicants must be in possession of a four (4) year Degree in Social Work (accredited by SAQA on NQF Level 7 or higher).
· Registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) and submit proof of paid-up fees and valid registration for 2026/2027financial year.
· Applicants must display competency in post-specific core functions of the advertised post.
· Be fluent in at least two official languages of which one must be English.
· Be in possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
· Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished during interview. • Applicants must be willing to work under pressure as well as work extended hours.
· Applicants must have interpersonal communication (verbal and written).
· Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending.
· Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service.
· Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
Knowledge, Skills and Competency:
· Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
· Must be prepared to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be able to market Social Work Services.
· Successful candidate must be willing to travel and attend courses when required. Two (2) years of social work experience within substance abuse, gender-based violence and generic wellness environment will serve as an advantage. Facilitation/presentation skills as well as Supervision/Management experience will serve as an added advantage. Must be able to work in a diverse group, have good interpersonal communication, monitoring and evaluation, report writing, problem solving, conflict resolution and computer skills (MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Office Outlook).
Core Functions:
· Render advanced and complex social work services work-focus assessments.
· Render comprehensive occupational social work services to the client system by means of social work services’ capacity building programmes (promotive- and workplace interventions).
· Render comprehensive occupational social work services to the client system by means of restorative interventions.
· Render comprehensive occupational social work services to the client system by means of application of Social Work Community Model.
· Compile and submit feedback report per social work programme presented.
· Facilitate and observe health and wellness events.
· Work within a multi-disciplinary Employee Health and Wellness team.
· Improve the mental well-being of members by providing psycho-social, emotional, personal and work-related interventions.
General:
· Closing date for applications: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
· Only the official application form for Salary Level 2-12, (obtainable from SAPS website: https://www.saps.gov.zaand at all SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 application form will not be accepted for these posts. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to, and all previous/ pending criminal/ disciplinary convictions must be declared. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
· The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for must be correctly specified on the application form.
· It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered.
· Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
· Your application form must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae(CV).*Copies of applicant’s: - Identity Document(ID), Senior Certificateand all post-school qualificationsobtained (Diploma/ Degree as well as academic records), *service certificatesof previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license,must be attached to the application form (uncertified copies are accepted).
· Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
· Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made.
· Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment.
· Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary.
· All short-listed candidates, including the SMS, may be expected to undergo a personal interview and shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, (a) a *practical exercise*to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, as well as (b) an *integrity assessment*(ethical conduct).
· Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment.
· Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment.
· The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database.
· Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).
· Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded.
· Applicants who are currently not appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo medical assessment by a medical practitioner, before appointment, and must be found to be medically and psychologically fit.
· Police Act members may be subjected to practical assessment.
· Applicants must comply with SAPS Dress Order prescripts, whereby they must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service.
· Incumbents appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo Introductory Police Development Learning Programme at a SAPS academy determined by National Commissioner and will be expected to maintain the required minimum fitness level for SAPS Act members throughout his/ her service in SAPS.
· The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote *representivity*in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote *representivity*will therefore receive preference.
· The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
· Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
· If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
· Applications must be posted and hand delivered to the following addresses below:
N.B applications must be posted or hand delivered. No email option available.
· Enquiries can be directed to the contact persons below:
POSTAL ADRESS
Provincial Office
SA Police Service
Human Resource Management
Private Bag x 5001
Kimberley
Contact Person
Lt Col Diamond
PPO Syfers
PO Moorcroft
Tel Nr.
053 8392864/ 2841/ 3724/ 2813
Physical Address
Applications can be hand delivered at:
19 George Street
Livestock Building
KIMBERLEY
8300 (Silver container at entrance)
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