KWAZULU DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

APPLICATIONS : Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (Sthesha Waya Waya). 

FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize 

CLOSING DATE : 31 July 2026 

NOTE : The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful. Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates. It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome. 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES REF NO: DSD01/07/2026HO 

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package) 

CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Law (LLB); A valid driver’s license. Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate. A minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior management in Legal environment. Knowledge: - Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Interpretation of laws (constitutional and statutory interpretation), Legal drafting and writing, Litigation management, including alternative dispute resolution, Legal research methodology, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System Skills/ Core Competences: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and Project Management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication, Research, Presentation, Facilitation, Language, Policy analysis, Driving, Computer literacy, Numeracy. 

DUTIES : Manage the provision of contract drafting, editing and vetting services; Manage the provision of legislative review and legal compliance management; Manage the provision of litigation services; Manage the development and implementation of policies; Manage the resources of the directorate. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr VW Gumede Tel No: (033) 341 3579

OTHER POSTS

SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: CHILDREN & FAMILIES (X2 POSTS) 

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 

CENTRE : eThekwini North District Ref No: DSD02/07/2026ETh North 

eThekwini South District Ref No: DSD03/07/2026ETh South 

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, Expert skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion, Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing, The understanding and ability to provide complex social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability and competence to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem solving capabilities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required Skills: Communication, Language, Interpersonal, Computer, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Conflict management, Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling, Analytical thinking, Presentation skills, Financial Management, Numeracy, Driving. 

DUTIES : Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from, social instability in any form. Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources. Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms RM Ntombela, eThekwini North District Tel No: (031) 336 8776 

Ms NC Gebashe, eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787 

SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: RESTORATIVE SERVICES REF NO: DSD04/07/2026ETH SOUTH 

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 

CENTRE : eThekwini South District 

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, Expert skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion, Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social well-being, The understanding and ability to provide complex social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability and competence to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem solving capabilities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required. Skills: Communication, Listening, Interpersonal, Computer, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Conflict management, Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling, Analytical thinking, Presentation, Financial Management, Numeracy, Driving. 

DUTIES : Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from, social instability in any form. Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources. Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms NC Gebashe: eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787 

MANAGER: SOCIAL WORK POLICY: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REF NO: DSD05/07/2026HO 

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 

CENTRE : Head Office 

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP of which five (5) years must be appropriate in Social Work Policy Development and disability sector environment. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Professional counselling, Knowledge of Disabilities, National and International Disability Policy Framework, Understanding of the Social Model of Disability Mainstreaming, Research Methodology, Service Delivery frameworks, Policy development and analysis, Ability to compile complex reports, Non – Profit Organizations Act, Labor Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Procurement Act, Employee Performance Management Development System, Skills: Change management, counselling, Problem solving and analysis, Report writing, Policy Development, Planning and organizing, Communication, Financial management, Research, Networking, Presentation, Facilitation, Monitoring and evaluation, People management, Programme and Project Management, Driving, Language, Computer literacy, Numeracy. 

DUTIES : Keep up to date with new developments in persons with disabilities field; Plan and ensure that persons with disabilities policy research and development are undertaken; Develop policies and strategies relevant to persons with disabilities; Manage resources of the sub-directorate. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr RS Byroo Tel No: (033) 264 5621 

MANAGER: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD06/07/2026ETH SOUTH 

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 

CENTRE : eThekwini South District 

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development/ Development Studies/ Social Sciences. A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution for the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as amended as amended, Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Knowledge of legislation for local government, Knowledge of Integrated Development Planning, Expert knowledge on theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application, Expert knowledge and in depth understanding of individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions, Ability and competence to develop community development policies and strategies. Ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures, Ability to undertake complex research, Ability to compile complex reports, Skills/Core Competencies: Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership, Intergovernmental relations, Planning and organizing, Networking, Communication (written and verbal), Professional counselling, Policy development and analysis, Financial management, Presentation, Facilitation, Problem solving, Project management, Staff management, Time management, Language, Computer literacy, Numeracy skills. 

DUTIES : Manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the unit/sub directorate; Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where required; Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery; Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken. 

ENQUIRES : Ms NC Gebashe: eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787 

ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X3 POSTS) 

SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05) 

CENTRE : KwaDukuza Service Office Ref No: DSD11/07/2026KwaDukuza 

Mandeni Service Office Ref No: DSD12/07/2026Mandeni 

Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre Ref No: DSD13/07/2026Newlands 

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Grade 12/Matric Knowledge: Knowledge of clerical studies, practice as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, Knowledge of working procedures in terms the working environment Skills: Communication, Interpersonal relations, Teamwork, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language, Supervisory. 

DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain support services within the component; Provide personnel administration support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms R Singh: KwaDukuza and Mandeni Service Office Tel No: (032) 437 7112 

Mr MG Nzama: Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre Tel No: (031) 336 8865 

LAUNDRY AID REF NO: DSD14/07/2026NEWLANDS 

SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02) 

CENTRE : Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre: 

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: ABET level 2. Knowledge: Basic Health and safety standards, Basic hygiene standards, Batho-Pele Principles, Code of Conduct, Ability to operate elementary machines and equipment Skills: Communication, Interpersonal Relations, Basic numeracy, Basic literacy. 

DUTIES : Collect, sort, count and record all clean, soiled linen and service users clothing in terms of laundry prescripts; Laundering of all laundry, linen and service user’s clothing; Perform regular stocktaking of all linen in the Facility and report linen in need of repair to the Supervisor; Clean and tidy linen room. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr MG Nzama Tel No: (031) 336 8865