Job Requirements
An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker plus ten (10) years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP of which five (5) years must be appropriate experience in social work policy development. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service legislation. Knowledge of childcare and protection legislative frameworks and policies in relation to intercountry adoption. Competencies needed: Project management skills. Planning and organizing skills. Networking skills. Coordination skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Professional counselling skills. Policy Analysis and development skills. Financial Management skills. Presentation skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. People management skills. Ability to compile complex reports. Attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Compliant. Assertive.
Duties
Develop, review, amend and implement legislation, policies, strategies, guidelines and programmes in relation to intercountry adoption. Coordinate the Department of Social Development (DSD) Adoption Forum by facilitating all the processes to host and the attendance of these Quarterly fora by Provincial representatives. Coordinate and monitor inter-country adoptions by liaising and responding to all
What is the Salary
R1 009 512 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement and to sign an employment contract.
Location
HSRC Building, Pretoria
How to Apply
Dr Tebogo Mabe Tel No: (012) 312-7144/3
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: For: For Director-General- e-recruit.DG123@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director-General: Community Development – e- recruit.DDGCD@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director NPO Registration, e-recruit.DDNPO@dsd.gov.za Senior NPO Officer- e-recruit.SNPOO@dsd.gov.za Social Work Policy Manager: Intercountry Adoptions – e- recruit.SWPMIA@dsd.gov.za Social Work Policy Manager- e-recruit.SWPMVEP@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr R Khobatha
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
Reference No:
L1/B/2026
Additional Information