WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

​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.

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SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTRE MANAGEMENT (DE NOVO) REF NO: DSD 01/2026 
SALARY : Grade 1: R970 686 - R1 109 877 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
Grade 2: R1 154 706 – R1 360 185 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) 
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 (SACSSP); Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid 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: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to children; Social Welfare and Community Development theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Experience within the NPO CYCC environment. The following skills: Organising and planning; Project planning; Psychosocial intervention; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Provide a Social Welfare service within the Child and Youth Care Sector of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within a defined area(s) of specialisation with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable children within a Child and Youth Care environment individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social welfare service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources; Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient and effective social welfare service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Plan and ensure that social welfare research is undertaken. Undertake complex social welfare t research. Perform and / or ensure that all the administrative function required in the service delivery area(s) are performed; Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Welfare; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the service delivery area(s) and undertake the higher-level administrative functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Goosen Tel No: (021) 483 9394 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: BOOKKEEPING REF NO: DSD 02/2026 
SALARY : R397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year experience in a financial accounting environment. Competencies: Proven Knowledge in the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Division of Revenue (DORA); Basic Accounting System (BAS); Logistical Information System LOGIS; Compilation of financial statements in terms of the Modified Cash Standards (MCS); Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Accounting, Finance and Audit, communication (written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Provide effective and efficient expenditure and payment services; Control and supervise the accounting system for transfer payments and subsidies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; Render effective and efficient Sundry (BAS) payments; Render effective Supplier Logistical Information System (LOGIS) payments; Render effective Supplier Logistical Information System (LOGIS) payments; Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services; Provide salary administration and debt management services; Provide banking and cash management services; Supervisory functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Holley Tel No: (021) 483 4276 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (CERDERBERG) REF NO: DSD 04/2026 
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. 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; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
 
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 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 Loliwe Tel No: (022) 713 2272 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER: SOCIAL RELIEF REF NO: DSD 06/2026 
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. 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; 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. 
 
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 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 L Arnolds Tel No: (021) 483 6657