Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Workers or equivalent qualification, Appropriate experience in Social Worker after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Registration with SA Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP), Knowledge and experience in Mediating, Court experience in rendering expert evidence; Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act. Children’s Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction); A valid driver’s license and willing to travel extensively within the province. Skills and Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills, Computer literacy (MS Word), Mediation and interviewing skills; Conflict resolution, evaluation and report writing skills; Diversity and attention to details.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: Conduct inquiries to ascertain the best interest of the minor children involved by means of mediation and /or evaluation as per relevant legislation; Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports; Act as expert witness for the Family Advocate in Court; Ensure proper case flow administration, Travel to townships and rural areas to conduct enquires, interview parties and source references in Family Law disputes.
What is the Salary
R325 200 – R725 754 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Office of the family advocate – NW
How to Apply
Ms. L Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735, or hand deliver it at 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng. 2745 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Apply Before:
28 April 2026
Reference No:
Additional Information