WESTERN CAPE 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 : 15 June 2026 

 

 

 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER POSTS

 

 

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (PRINS ALBERT) REF NO: DSD 26/2026 

SALARY : R496 668 - R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A 4-year tertiary qualification in social work (degree/diploma) that allows registration with SACSSP; Registration and current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A minimum of 7 years of appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the SACSSP. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Job-related knowledge; analytic and diagnostic tools, assessment tools, evaluation methods, and processes. Personnel Management, Supervision Framework for Social Workers, and Social Work Legislation Related to Children. Social work theory and interventions; Information and knowledge management, protocol, and professional ethics. Job-Related Skills: Organising and planning; project planning; psychosocial intervention; communication and language (2 official languages of the Western Cape Government); People management practices; interpersonal, report writing, computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem solving and analytical, and client orientation and customer focus. 

 

DUTIES : To 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 programs is rendered, Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions; This would include the following actions: Conduct assessments that are problematic for supervisees, aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families, and communities that justify relevant interventions. Ensure that the appropriate recommendations and interventions required to address the conditions are identified. Ensure the development and planning of programs to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively, and economically. Ensure that the recommended interventions are implemented by supervisees by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance, and advice to supervisees. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions; Ensure reporting on progress and identify further/amended interventions to address the identified conditions; Study, interpret, apply, and give guidance on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to supervisors and other role players/stakeholders. Perform statutory functions that are problematic for supervisees relating to the relevant function, compile court reports, and attend to court inquiries and the other tasks emanating from these matters. Ensure that records of social work interventions, processes, and outcomes are produced and maintained. Ensure implementation and compliance with all standard operating procedures and sector norms and standards. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms I April- @ Imelda.April@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (ATHLONE) REF NO: DSD 27/2026 

SALARY : R496 668 - R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A 4-year tertiary qualification in social work (degree/diploma) that allows registration with SACSSP; registration and proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A minimum of 7 years of appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the SACSSP. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Job-related knowledge; analytic and diagnostic tools, assessment tools, evaluation methods, and processes. Personnel Management, Supervision Framework for Social Workers, and Social Work Legislation Related to Children. Social work theory and interventions; Information and knowledge management, protocol, and professional ethics. Job-Related Skills: Organizing and planning; project planning; psychosocial intervention; communication and language (2 official languages of the Western Cape Government); People management practices; interpersonal, report writing, computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem solving and analytical, and client orientation and customer focus. 

 

DUTIES : To 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 programs is rendered, Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions; This would include the following actions: Conduct assessments that are problematic for supervisees, aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families, and communities that justify relevant interventions. Ensure that the appropriate recommendations and interventions required to address the conditions are identified. Ensure the development and planning of programs to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively, and economically. Ensure that the recommended interventions are implemented by supervisees by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance, and advice to supervisees. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions; Ensure reporting on progress and identify further/amended interventions to address the identified conditions; Study, interpret, apply, and give guidance on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to supervisors and other role players/stakeholders. Perform statutory functions that are problematic for supervisees relating to the relevant function, compile court reports, and attend to court inquiries and the other tasks emanating from these matters. Ensure that records of social work interventions, processes, and outcomes are produced and maintained. Ensure implementation and compliance with all standard operating procedures and sector norms and standards. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms E Siljeur- @ Elarna.Siljeur@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 31/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN ATHLONE) 

SALARY : Grade 1: R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification in social work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a 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 of appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and 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, Relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts (norms and standards); social dynamics, work values, and principles; developing and empowering others. Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion. Written and verbal communication, report writing, self-management, motivation, Good planning and organizing, Problem-solving and analytical Computer literacy, Presentation and facilitation, Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their 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 towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1 Good communication skills, Report-writing skills, Self-management skills; Motivation skills; Good planning and organizing skills; Problem-solving and analytical skills; computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, and client orientation and customer focus. 

 

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 programs (casework, group work, and community work). Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers' continuous professional development. Keep up-to-date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Essop at Mehnaaz.Essop@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 32/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN SWELLENDAM) 

SALARY : Grade 1: R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 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. A valid Code B 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; Self-Management 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 programs (casework, group work, and community work). Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers' continuous professional development. Keep up-to-date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Savahl at Tasneem.Savahl@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (LAINGSBURG) REF NO: DSD 33/2026 

SALARY : Grade 1: R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification in social work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a 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 of appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and 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, Relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts (norms and standards); social dynamics, work values, and principles; developing and empowering others. Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion. Written and verbal communication, report writing, self-management, motivation, Good planning and organizing, Problem-solving and analytical Computer literacy, Presentation and facilitation, Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their 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 towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers. 

 

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 programs (casework, group work, and community work). Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers' continuous professional development. Keep up-to-date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Stadler at sofia.stadler@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (KHAYELITSHA) REF NO: DSD 34/2026 

SALARY : Grade 1: R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification in social work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a 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 of appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and 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; Relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values, and principles; Developing and empowering others. Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Self-management; Motivation, Good planning and organizing, Problem-solving and analytical Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their 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 towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers. 

 

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 programs (casework, group work, and community work); Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers' continuous professional development; Keep up-to-date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Rebe at millicent.rebe@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 35/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN HESSEQUA) 

SALARY : Grade 1: R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification in social work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a 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 of appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and 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; Relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values, and principles; Developing and empowering others. Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Self-management; Motivation, Good planning and organizing, Problem-solving and analytical Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their 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 towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers. 

 

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 programs (casework, group work, and community work); Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers' continuous professional development; Keep up-to-date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms I April|@Imelda.April@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 28/2026 (X2 POSTS AVAILABLE IN KHAYELITSHA) 

SALARY : Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately; Protocol and professional ethics. 

 

DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Rebe Tel No: (021) 812 0923 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (LAINGSBURG) REF NO: DSD 29/2026 

SALARY : Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B-driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems; Information and Knowledge Management; Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately; Protocol and professional ethics. 

 

DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms S Stadler @ Sophia.Stadler@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 30/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN SWELLENDAM) 

SALARY : Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems; Information and knowledge management; keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately; Protocol and professional ethics. 

 

DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant departmental programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Savahl @ Tasneem.Savahl@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 36/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN ATHLONE) 

SALARY : Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems; Information and Knowledge Management; Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately; Protocol and professional ethics

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DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant departmental programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms E Siljeur@ Elarna.Siljeur@westerncape.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 37/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN HESSEQUA) 

SALARY : Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 

CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems; Information and Knowledge Management; Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately; Protocol and professional ethics.

 

DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant departmental programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms I April @ Imelda.April@westerncape.gov.za