Job Requirements
Bachelor of Social Work at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A minimum experience of five (05) years of proven experience at Middle / Senior Managerial level. Proof of completion of SMS pre-entry programme must be submitted before appointment. Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). Core and Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, communication. Knowledge and Skills: Experience in Social Welfare Services Programmes (HIV/AIDS, Services to Older Persons, Services to Persons with disabilities and SSP adherence to Service Standards and Norms). Management and Evaluation Skills. Knowledge of supervision model within the sector. Knowledge of relevant prescripts in Social Work. In-depth knowledge of social work service delivery model. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of, and familiarity with various computer platforms for information, data and records management. Knowledge and understanding of Social Development mandates. Team building and strong interpersonal skills, planning, organising and people management skills and computer literacy.
Duties
Ensure the alignment of programmes to National and priorities policies. Monitor and ensure the implementation of the strategic plans. Set performance standards and benchmarks against which to measure achievement of programs. Align individual performance to the strategic business objectives as outlined in the Component’s balance scorecard. Implement and report on strategic frameworks in the area of functional responsibility. Ensure adherence 83 to policies and procedures. Promote an intergraded service delivery and ensure that service delivery is in line with the strategic objectives of the Department. Oversee the development of operational plans and Standard Operating Procedures. Promote compliance to ethical social work practice and professionalism.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package)
Location
Head Office
How to Apply
General enquiries about the advertised
Applications, quoting relevant reference and name of Department, should be forwarded as follows: Director: HRM Coordination, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X9483, Polokwane, 0600 or Hand delivered to the Office of the Premier, No. 40 Hans Van Rensburg Street, Mowaneng Building, Office No. A013, General Records (Registry), Ground Floor. Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach updated CV will result in the application not being considered/disqualification. FOR ATTENTION : Mr. Junior Maboya / Ms. Moipone Mathole / Ms. Maria Mashitoa
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
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