SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) | closing date: 23 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R338 208 – R397 668 per annum
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Degree in Social Work / Social Science.
- Current registration with the South Africa Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker (SACSSP) (2026).
- Knowledge and experience in mediation.
- Knowledge in counselling clients.
- Court experience in rendering expert evidence.
- Knowledge and application of family law, including mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act, Children’s Act, Maintenance Act and domestic violence Act (inclusive of Hague convention on international child abduction).
- Skills and competences: Computer Literacy (MS word, Excel and power point).
- Excellent communication (written and verbal).
- Skills: Mediation, interviewing skills, Conflict resolution, evaluation and report writing skills.
- Diversity and conflict management.
- Attention to detail.
Duties
- Conduct mediation and or inquires as part of a multi-disciplinary tam in care, contact guardianship, relocation, child abduction and related family law disputes.
- Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports and make recommendations in the best interest of the child in family law disputes.
- Act as expert witness for the family advocate in court.
- Assist beneficiaries in the functions and role of the office of the advocate.
- Travel to conduct inquires and interview parties and source references in the family law disputes.
- Case management of matters allocated and achieve targets set.
- Counselling of mental health care users.
- HIV positive patients.
- Tracing of family members of the client and deceased client’s family counselling.
Enquiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R338 208 – R397 668 per annum
CENTRE : Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Degree in Social Work / Social Science. Current registration with the South Africa Council for Social Service
Professions as a Social Worker (SACSSP) (2026). Knowledge and experience in mediation. Knowledge in counselling clients. Court experience in rendering
expert evidence. Knowledge and application of family law, including mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act, Children’s Act, Maintenance Act and domestic
violence Act (inclusive of Hague convention on international child abduction).
Skills and competences: Computer Literacy (MS word, Excel and power point).
Excellent communication (written and verbal). Skills: Mediation, interviewing skills, Conflict resolution, evaluation and report writing skills. Diversity and
conflict management. Attention to detail.
DUTIES : Conduct mediation and or inquires as part of a multi-disciplinary tam in care, contact guardianship, relocation, child abduction and related family law
disputes. Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports and make recommendations in the best interest of the child in family law disputes. Act as
expert witness for the family advocate in court. Assist beneficiaries in the functions and role of the office of the advocate. Travel to conduct inquires and
interview parties and source references in the family law disputes. Case management of matters allocated and achieve targets set. Counselling of
mental health care users. HIV positive patients. Tracing of family members of the client and deceased client’s family counselling.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.


