Job Requirements
Standard 10/Grade 12 plus a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s licence will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty. Appropriate/recognisable Social Work experience after registration with the SACSSP as Social Worker will be considered for appointment. Competencies: Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems, and the skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments to promote social well-being. Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress, and use resources effectively. Understanding and ability to provide social work services to protect people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. Ability to mentor and coach Social Auxiliary Workers.
Duties
Render social work services relating to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes. Support Social Auxiliary Workers and volunteers. Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Work and Social Welfare fields. Perform all required administrative functions.
What is the Salary
R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD).
Location
Joe Gqabi: Burgersdorp SDC
How to Apply
Alfred Nzo: Mr S Shweni at (064) 606 9465 Amathole: Ms Z Habe Tel No: (043) 711 6626 BCM: Ms P. Gqabantshi Tel No: (043) 705 5675/73 Chris Hani: Ms N Mzinjana Tel No: (045) 808 3709 Joe Gqabi: Ms P. Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633 9715 NMM: Ms L Lukwe Tel No: (041) 406 5811 Sarah Baartman: Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/1407 OR Tambo: Ms Z Dlanjwa at 064 607 1200 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. (NB: For technical glitches only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person. Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
Apply Before:
2026-11-13
Reference No:
DSD 12/11/2026
Additional Information
Amathole: Mnquma LSO, (EE Target: African/ Coloured Male) Amahlati LSO, (EE Target: African/ Coloured Male) Great Kie LSO, (EE Target: African/ Coloured Male) Alfred Nzo: Mount Ayliff SDC, (EE Target: African Male) Ntabankulu LSO, (EE Target: African Male and persons with disabilities) OR Tambo: KSD LSO, (EE Target: African Male) Ingquza Hill LSO, (EE Target: African Male and persons with disabilities) Mhlontlo LSO, (EE Target: African Male) Joe Gqabi: Burgersdorp SDC, (EE Target: African Male) Lady Grey SDC, (EE Target: African Male) NMM: Ebhayi SDC, (EE Target: African Male and persons with disabilities) Zwide SDC, (EE Target: Coloured Female) Walmer SDC, (EE Target: White Male) Sarah Baartman: Sunday’s River Valley, (EE Target: Coloured Female) Graaff-Reinet SDC, (EE Target: Coloured Female and persons with disabilities) BCM: East London, (EE Target: African Male) KWT Thuthuzela Centre, (EE Target: African Male) Mdantsane Thuthuzela Centre, (EE Target: African Male) Chris Hani: Emalahleni LSO, (EE Target: African Male and persons with disabilities) Inxuba Yethemba LSO, (EE Target: African Male) Sakhisizwe LSO, (EE Target: African Male)
