Job Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification which allows for professional registration with the SACSSP; Professional registration with the SACSSP; A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP; Knowledge and experience in Mediation; Court experience in leading Evidence; Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Violence Act; Children’s Act (inclusive Hague Convention on International Child Abduction). Skills and Competencies: Supervisory skills; Facilitation skills; Communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office); Mediation; Interviewing; Conflict resolution; Evaluation and report writing skills; Diversity and conflict management; Attention to detail.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: Oversee child focus forensic assessment services; Supervise risk related to children’s care environment and or contracts; 73 Supervise the provision of Expert witness evidence in Court of Law; Oversee implementation and monitoring operational performance social work Services, Conduct Appropriate Disputes Resolutions, Compile and register Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRR) and Parenting Plans; Manage human; finance and other resources.
What is the Salary
R477 564 – R893 949 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Office of the Family Advocate: Cape Town
How to Apply
Mr A Knowles Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Apply Before:
5/8/2026
Reference No:
27/2026/FA/WC
Additional Information
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of registration with SACSSP and service certificates of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. Candidates whose name appear on Part B of the Child Register as mandated by Section 123(5) of the Children’s Act, 2005 need not apply.