Job Requirements
An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker. A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP and a valid driver’s license.
Duties
Ensure that social work services regarding care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes are rendered. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions. Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field. Supervise all administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
What is the Salary
R496 668 per annum, (plus service benefits)
Location
Gert Sibande District: Msukaligwa Sub-District Office Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/ERM/26/11 Gert Sibande District: Mkhondo (Commondale) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/COM/26/12 Gert Sibande District: Msukaligwa (Lothair] Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/LOT/26/13 178 Gert Sibande District: Govan Mbeki (Embalenhle] Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/EMB/26/14 Nkangala District Dr. JS. Moroka (Mkobola) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/MKO/26/15 Nkangala District (Emalahleni Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/EMA/26/16 Ehlanzeni District: Umjindi Sub-District Office Ref No: DSD/JUNE/EHL/UMJ/26/17
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/GER/ERM/26/11
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