WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
 

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPER: SOCIAL RELIEF REF NO: DSD 34/2025 
SALARY : Grade 1: R388 110 – R436 110 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). 
Grade 2: R453 201– R514 470 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). 
Grade 3: R535 095 – R725 754 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); Grade 1: A minimum of 8 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 2: A minimum of 18 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 3: A minimum of 28 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Recommendation: A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy Analysis and development; Community development; Legislation of local government; Integrated Development Planning; Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO); Management of, as well as types of programmes relevant to NPOs. Skills in the following: Mentoring and training; Facilitation skills; Project Management skills; Planning and organizing; Networking skills; Communication (written and verbal); Professional counselling skills; Financial management; Presentation skills; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership skills; Intergovernmental relations skills; Ability to compile complex reports; Contract Management. 
 
DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain community development policies: Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required. This includes costing the policies; Develop, implement and monitor youth development programmes; Manage social relief projects. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field. This would, inter alia, entail the following: Study relevant journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments; Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously; Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, non-government institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognisance of the latest developments in the relevant fields; Engage in continuous development activities; Research and development related to social relief programmes; Perform the administrative functions required in the unit; Stakeholder engagements. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Arnolds Tel No: (021) 483-6657 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: SERVICES TO FAMILIES REF NO: DSD 36/2025 
SALARY : Grade 1: R453 201 – R514 470 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). 
Grade 2: R535 035 – R725 754 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Formal Tertiary Qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy Analysis and development; Community development; Legislation of local government; Integrated Development Planning; Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO); Management of, as well as types of programmes relevant to NPOs. Skills in the following: Mentoring and training; Facilitation skills; Project Management skills; Planning and organizing; Networking skills; Communication (written and verbal); Professional counselling skills; Financial management; Presentation skills; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership skills; Intergovernmental relations skills; Ability to compile complex reports; Contract Management. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct Financial and Governance assessments for existing and new NPOs; Financial and Governance Oversight; Administration and Analysis of Non-Financial Data (NFD); Compliance Monitoring and Regulatory Adherence; Conduct Stakeholder Engagement and Rapid Response. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Kwakwini Tel No: (021) 483 4115 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SERVICES TO FAMILIES REF NO: DSD 35/2025 
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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behavior 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 legislations, 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, organisations 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. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure compliance with registration requirements of NPOs (regulatory frameworks); Monitor and review services rendered by the NPO in line with the Provincial /National policy frameworks; Administration of the Non-Financial Data (NFD) / Performance Information process; Monitoring the implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement plans; Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Payne Tel No: (021) 483 5798

​SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO EAST) REF NO: DSD 07/2025 R1 
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 : Mr Q Arendse Tel No: (021) 763 6206 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (ATLANTIS), REF NO: DSD 08/2025 R1 
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 Koen Tel No: (021) 840 3500 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN METRO SOUTH) REF NO: DSD 09/2025 R1 
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 : Mr K Brink Tel No: (021) 834 7000 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG) REF NO: DSD 11/2025 R1 
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 E De Villiers at (072) 332 1117 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (BREEDE RIVER) REF NO: DSD 37/2025 
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. 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 legislations, 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, organisations 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.
 
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; Continuous Professional Development: 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 Z Van Brakel Tel No: (023) 348 5300