Job Requirements
Grade 1: Grade 12 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker, Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker. A valid code B drivers’ licence. Competences: Knowledge and basic 181 understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues, South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services, South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work. Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work. Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal). Proven computer literacy: information and knowledge management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports).
Duties
Provide assistance and support to social workers with rendering of social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through relevant departmental programmes. Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Continuous professional development. Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job
What is the Salary
R200 691 per annum, (plus service benefits)
Location
Ehlanzeni District: Bushbucridge (Oakley Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/BBR/OAK/26/45 Ehlanzeni District: Mbombela (Kabokweni) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/EHL/KAB/26/46 Gert Sibande District: Govan Mbeki (Leandra Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/LEA/26/47
How to Apply
Ms. Pretty Sibinde Tel No: [013] 766 3320/ Ms. Thembi Manana Tel No: [013] 766 3232
Applications may be posted to: The Deputy Director General; Department of Social Development, Private Bag X11213, Nelspruit, 1200, OR hand delivered to: Department of Social Development offices: Mbombela Square Building No 3, 4th floor HRM Offices (next to Mbombela High Court) / Alternatively applications may be emailed to: vacancies@dsdmpu.gov.za
Apply Before:
29 June 2026
Reference No:
DSD/JUNE/BBR/OAK/26/45
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