Job Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 07) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker, Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker, A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 5 years of experience at senior management in the social work environment. Knowledge: Constitution of the 137 Republic of South Africa, Social Welfare, Community Development, Child and Youth Care Legislation, Policies, Norms and Standards and Programming, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Research Methodology, Knowledge of policy analysis and development, Knowledge Management, Organizational behaviour analysis, Strategic Business Management, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Service Delivery Frameworks, Employee Performance and Management Development System. Skills/Core Competences: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Financial management, Change Management, Programme and Project Management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication, Research, Presentation, Facilitation, Language, Computer literacy, Driving.
Duties
Provide strategic coordination and facilitate the delivery of social welfare and restorative services; Provide strategic coordination and facilitate the delivery of children and families’ services; Provide strategic coordination and facilitate the delivery of community development services; Ensure the provision of support services to the district offices; Ensure the provision of support services to the district offices; Ensure the development and implementation of policies; Manage resources of the Chief Directorate.
What is the Salary
R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package)
Location
eThekwini Cluster
How to Apply
Mrs GP Xaba- Makhetha Tel No: (033) 264 5576
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs” or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: HeadOffice.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za NB//: The subject of your email must be the post name that you are applying for. “Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Registry, Minus 1:1 North Tower.
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
Reference No:
Additional Information