Job Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) 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 a middle/ senior management level in the social work environment. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Social Welfare Legislation, Policies, Norms and Standards including on Older Persons and Disability Services. Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Knowledge of policy analysis and development, Labour Relations Act, Welfare Laws, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Organizational behaviour analysis, Strategic business management, Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills / Core Competences: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Financial management, Change management, Programme 138 and project management, Knowledge management, Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication, Research, Presentation, Facilitation, Language, Policy analysis, Driving, Computer literacy, Numeracy.
Duties
Manage and facilitate the provision of services to older persons; Manage and facilitate the provision of services to persons with disabilities; Manage the provision of capacity building; Manage the development and implementation of policies; Manage resources of the Directorate.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package)
Location
Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
How to Apply
Mr RS Byroo Tel No: (033) 264 5621
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
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