Social Worker: Social Work Services
Western Cape Department Of Social Development
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 208 – R397 668 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview The Western Cape Department of Social Development, part of the Western Cape Government, is recruiting Social Workers for various posts (DSD 88/2026) located across multiple centres. The roles are available at different career grades, from Grade 1 to Grade 4, with salaries prescribed by the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD). The salary ranges are R338,208 - R397,668 per annum for Grade 1, R413,004 - R478,395 per annum for Grade 2, R496,668 - R583,833 per annum for Grade 3, and R608,859 - R754,785 per annum for Grade 4. What you will do Successful candidates will be responsible for: * Rendering social work services focused on the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through relevant programmes, including case work, group work, and community work. * Attending to any matters that may result from or contribute to social instability. * Supervising and supporting Social Auxiliary Workers. * Engaging in continuous professional development to stay informed of new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. * Performing all administrative functions required by the job. Requirements (from the original advert) * 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. * **Experience requirements based on grade:** * **Grade 1:** No experience. * **Grade 2:** A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker. * **Grade 3:** A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker. * **Grade 4:** A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker. * **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 to promote social well-being. * Social work theory and interventions. * Information and Knowledge Management. * Protocol and professional ethics. * Relevant legislations, policies, and prescripts (norms and standards). * Social dynamics, work values, and principles. * Developing and empowering others. * **Skills in the following:** * Challenging structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion. * Written and verbal communication. * Report-writing. * Self-management and motivation. * Good planning and organizing. * Problem solving and analytical thinking. * Computer literacy. * Presentation and facilitation. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and 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 (applicable for higher grades). Who should apply This opportunity is open to professional Social Workers who hold a Bachelor of Social Work qualification and are registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Candidates should meet the specific experience criteria for the grade they are applying for, ranging from entry-level (Grade 1) to highly experienced (Grade 4). Ideal applicants will possess a strong understanding of social work theory and ethics, relevant legislation, and have demonstrated skills in communication, problem-solving, planning, and client-focused service delivery, with the capacity to support vulnerable populations and engage in continuous professional development. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-3#spani-ref-dsd-88-2026-posts-available-at-various-locations Source: govpage
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