Job Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker. Basic computer literacy and a valid driver’s license will be added advantage.
Duties
Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems. Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social well- being. Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively. Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.
What is the Salary
R338 208 per annum, (plus service benefits)
Location
Gert Sibande: George Hofmeyer CYCC Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/GEO/26/21 179 Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Leandra) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/LEA/26/22 Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Embalenhle) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/EMB/26/23 Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Bethal Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/BET/26/24 Nkangala District: Emalahleni (Ogies/Kriel Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/OGI/26/25 Nkangala District: Victor Khanye (Delmas) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/DEL/26/26 Nkangala District: Emakhazeni (Belfast/Dulls) Ref No: DSD/APR/NKA/BEL/26/27 Nkangala District: Dr Js Moroka (Mbibane) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/MBI/26/28 Nkangala District: Dr JS. Moroka (Marapyane) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/MAR/26/29 Ehlanzeni District: Umjindi Sub-District Ref No: DSD/JUNE/EHL/UMJ/26/30
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/GEO/26/21
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