Social Work Manager: Quality Assurance

In brief

Overview This position is for a Social Work Manager specializing in Quality Assurance within the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development. The role, referenced DSD05/08/2026ETH SOUTH, is based at the eThekwini South District Office. It is a Grade 1 post offering an all-inclusive annual salary of R1,009,512. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of social work service delivery. What you will do Key responsibilities include providing highly advanced and specialized social work services within defined areas to care for, support, protect, and develop vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities, in partnership with stakeholders. You will facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions, ensuring the efficient and effective utilization of financial resources. The role involves managing a social work unit to deliver efficient and effective services through optimal use of human resources, staying updated with new developments in the social work field, planning and overseeing social work research and development, and performing or ensuring all necessary administrative functions within the unit are completed. Requirements (from the original advert) * Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. * Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker. * A valid driver’s license. * A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP. * Knowledge of: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System. * Expert skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. * Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems, and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment to promote social wellbeing. * Understanding and ability to provide complex social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves. * Ability and competence to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities, prevent and alleviate distress, and use resources effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required. * Skills in: Communication, Language, Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Conflict management, Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling, Analytical thinking, Presentation, Financial Management, Numeracy, Driving. Who should apply This position is suitable for a highly experienced and qualified Social Worker with a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work, holding current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions, and a valid driver's license. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of post-registration experience in Social Work. The ideal applicant will possess expert knowledge of relevant public service legislation, research methodologies, and a deep understanding of human behaviour and social systems, coupled with advanced skills to address structural social issues. Strong leadership, management, research, analytical, and communication skills are essential for managing a unit, developing programmes, and providing specialized services to vulnerable populations. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-social-development-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-dsd05-08-2026eth-south Source: govpage

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