WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. 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. 
 
 

 
 
 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (GEORGE) REF NO: DSD 14/2025 
SALARY : R477 564 - R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 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 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 I April Tel No: (021) 763 6217 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS REF NO: DSD 15/2025 (X2 POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO SOUTH) 
SALARY : R477 564 - R561 378 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 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 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 : Mr K Brink Tel No: (021) 834 7000 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR: SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS (KHAYELITSHA) REF NO: DSD 18/2025 
SALARY : R477 564 - R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 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 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 : Mr Q Arendse Tel No: (021) 763 6206
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (EDEN KAROO) REF NO: DSD 13/2025 
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R382 374 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R397 119 – R459 996 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R477 564 – R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R585 441 – R725 754 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 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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 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 wellbeing; 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 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 April Tel No: (021) 763 6217 
 
 
 
 
 

​SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 19/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R382 374 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R397 119 – R459 996 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R477 564 – R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R585 441 – R725 754 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 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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 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 wellbeing; 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 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 : Mr S Mtlaka Tel No: (021) 872 7818 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 20/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO NORTH) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R382 374 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R397 119 – R459 996 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R477 564 – R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R585 441 – R725 754 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 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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 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 wellbeing; 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 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 M Swart Tel No: (021) 763 6212 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 21/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO EAST) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R382 374 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R397 119 – R459 996 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R477 564 – R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R585 441 – R725 754 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 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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 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 wellbeing; 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 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 : Mr Q Arendse Tel No: (021) 763 6206
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 22/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO SOUTH) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R382 374 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R397 119 – R459 996 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R477 564 – R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R585 441 – R725 754 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 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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 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 wellbeing; 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 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 : Mr K Brink Tel No: (021) 834 7000 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (WEST COAST) REF NO: DSD 23/2025 
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R382 374 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R397 119 – R459 996 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R477 564 – R561 378 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 4: R585 441 – R725 754 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 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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 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 wellbeing; 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 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: (022) 713-2273

​COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REF NO: DSD 16/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R278 169 - R324 960 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 2: R334 419 - R393 933 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade 3: R404 826- R543 120 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); No experience required. Grade 2: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Grade 3: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities; Human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment; The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects; The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; The understanding of social dynamics of communities; Skills needed: Presentation; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Facilitation; Research; Knowledge and understanding of basic Financial Management. 
 
DUTIES : Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and co-ordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community; Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Van Dyk Tel No: (021) 814 2818 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 07/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO EAST) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R192 972 – R218 409 per annum; (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R227 292 – R259 368 per annum; (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 3: R270 009 - R339 439 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12(Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); only Z83 and CV on application all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates; 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; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
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 programmes; 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 : Mr Q Arendse Tel No: (021) 763 6206 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES- ATLANTIS REF NO: DSD 08/2025 
SALARY : Grade 1: R192 972 – R218 409 per annum; (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R227 292 – R259 368 per annum; (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 3: R270 009 - R339 439 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12(Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); only Z83 and CV on application all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates; 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; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
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 programmes; 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 Koen Tel No: (021) 840 3500 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 09/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO SOUTH) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R192 972 – R218 409 per annum; (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R227 292 – R259 368 per annum; (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 3: R270 009 - R339 439 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); only Z83 and CV on application all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates; 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; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
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 programmes; 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 : Mr K Brink Tel No: (021) 834 7000 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 10/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN EDEN KAROO) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R192 972 – R218 409 per annum; (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R227 292 – R259 368 per annum; (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 3: R270 009 - R339 439 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; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
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 programmes; 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 Tel No: (021) 763 6217 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 11/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R192 972 – R218 409 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R227 292 – R259 368 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 3: R270 009 - R339 439 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); only Z83 and CV on application all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates; 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; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
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 programmes; 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 De Villiers at (072) 332 1117 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES REF NO: DSD 12/2025 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO NORTH) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R192 972 – R218 409 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R227 292 – R259 368 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 3: R270 009 - R339 439 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; Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
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 programmes; 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 Cummings-Damon Tel No: (021) 483 7938