DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 20 November 2023
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation
for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend
interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection
process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should
you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that
technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from
Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861
370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the
enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit
your application before the closing date as no late applications will be
considered.
POST : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS
(KRAAIFONTEIN AND KHAYELITSHA) REF NO: DSD 127/2023
SALARY : R432 348 – R500 715 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that
allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration with the
SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in
social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic,
assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Personnel
Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work
legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions;
Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics;
Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy;
Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Report
writing; Presentation and facilitation; Analytical and problem-solving; Client
orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES : Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection
and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities
through the relevant programmes is rendered; Attend to any other matters that
could result in or stem from social instability in any form; Supervise employees:
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 the administrative
functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative
functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Harris Tel No: (021) 001 2145
POST : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (BREEDE
RIVER) REF NO: DSD 128/2023
SALARY : R432 348 – R500 715 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that
allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration with the
SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in
social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic,
assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Personnel
Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work
legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions;
Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics;
Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy;
Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Report
writing; Presentation and facilitation; Analytical and problem-solving; Client
orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES : Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection
and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities
through the relevant programmes is rendered; Attend to any other matters that
could result in or stem from social instability in any form; Supervise employees:
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 the administrative
functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative
functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms MM Arendse Tel No: (023) 348 5300
POST : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS
(DRAKENSTEIN) REF NO: DSD 130/2023
SALARY : R432 348 – R500 715 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that
allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration with the
SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in
social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic,
assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Personnel
Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work
legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions;
Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics;
Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy;
Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Report
writing; Presentation and facilitation; Analytical and problem-solving; Client
orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES : Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection
and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities
through the relevant programmes is rendered; Attend to any other matters that
could result in or stem from social instability in any form; Supervise employees:
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 the administrative
functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative
functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Arendse Tel No: (023) 348 5300
POST : SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (SWARTLAND AND
ATLANTIS) REF NO: DSD 129/2023
SALARY : Grade 1: R294 411 – R338 712 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R359 520 – R410 289 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R432 348 – R500 715 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R530 010 – R674 325 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that
allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social
Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African
Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No
experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social
Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate
experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South
African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30
years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social
Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms
and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers; Knowledge and
understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to
intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order
to promote social well-being; Social Work theory and interventions;
Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics;
Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering
others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression,
discrimination and exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop,
advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations,
communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving
capabilities; The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and
enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities
enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use
resources effectively; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; SelfManagement skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and
facilitation skills; Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and
ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are
vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and
development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities
through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community
work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any
form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with
new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all
administrative functions required of the job.
ENQUIRIES : Ms I Koen Tel No: (021) 840 3500
