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    Circular Post No: 20/239
    Job Ref Number: DSD/JUNE/GER/LEA/26/22
    Province: Mpumalanga
    Centre: Gert Sibande: George Hofmeyer CYCC Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/GEO/26/21 Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Leandra) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/LEA/26/22 Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Embalenhle) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/EMB/26/23 Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Bethal Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/BET/26/24 Nkangala District: Emalahleni (Ogies/Kriel Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/OGI/26/25 Nkangala District: Victor Khanye (Delmas) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/DEL/26/26 Nkangala District: Emakhazeni (Belfast/Dulls) Ref No: DSD/APR/NKA/BEL/26/27 Nkangala District: Dr Js Moroka (Mbibane) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/MBI/26/28 Nkangala District: Dr JS. Moroka (Marapyane) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/MAR/26/29 Ehlanzeni District: Umjindi Sub-District Ref No: DSD/JUNE/EHL/UMJ/26/30
    Closing Date: 29 June 2026
    Salary: R338 208 per annum, (plus service benefits)

    Applications

    Where to send your application.

    Applications may be posted to: The Deputy Director General; Department of Social Development, Private Bag X11213, Nelspruit, 1200, OR hand delivered to: Department of Social Development offices: Mbombela Square Building No 3, 4th floor HRM Offices (next to Mbombela High Court) / Alternatively applications may be emailed to: vacancies@dsdmpu.gov.za

    Salary

    R338 208 per annum, (plus service benefits)

    Requirements

    • Bachelor Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA.
    • Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker.
    • Basic computer literacy and a valid driver’s license will be added advantage.

    Duties

    • Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
    • Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems.
    • Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing.
    • Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities.
    • Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
    • Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
    • Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.

    Enquiries

    Ms. Pretty Sibinde Tel No: [013] 766 3320/ Ms. Thembi Manana Tel No: [013] 766 3232

    Notes

    Applications should be submitted on the signed new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or by visiting https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR section as well as considering the cost for applicants. The Department of Social Development will request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR section of the Department on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for more than one post. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. 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 Social Development 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. All shortlisted candidates, including 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. The suitable candidate/s for MMS and SMS posts will need to undergo a Competency Assessment prior to being recommended for appointment by the Executive Authority. Candidate recommended for SMS positions must be in possession of Certificate of Entry into SMS within the Public Service obtained from the NSG before appointed. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 national hours [15 days]. Full details may be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme they are. Security clearance will be conducted before appointment is made in all positions. Those who have previously applied for any re-advertised posts are encouraged to re-apply. 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. (Youth, Whites, Indians and Persons with Disabilities are also encouraged to apply and indicate such in their applications). Social Service Profession posts will require shortlisted candidates to provide a recent registration certificate, not proof of payment. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

    Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

    Original Text
    POST 20/239 : SOCIAL WORKER: OSD GRADE 1 [X10 POSTS]
    SALARY : R338 208 per annum, (plus service benefits)
    CENTRE : Gert Sibande: George Hofmeyer CYCC Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/GEO/26/21
    Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Leandra) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/LEA/26/22
    Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Embalenhle) Ref No:
    DSD/JUNE/GER/EMB/26/23
    Gert Sibande: Govan Mbeki (Bethal Office) Ref No:
    DSD/JUNE/GER/BET/26/24
    Nkangala District: Emalahleni (Ogies/Kriel Office) Ref No:
    DSD/JUNE/NKA/OGI/26/25
    Nkangala District: Victor Khanye (Delmas) Ref No:
    DSD/JUNE/NKA/DEL/26/26
    Nkangala District: Emakhazeni (Belfast/Dulls) Ref No:
    DSD/APR/NKA/BEL/26/27
    Nkangala District: Dr Js Moroka (Mbibane) Ref No:
    DSD/JUNE/NKA/MBI/26/28
    Nkangala District: Dr JS. Moroka (Marapyane) Ref No:
    DSD/JUNE/NKA/MAR/26/29
    Ehlanzeni District: Umjindi Sub-District Ref No: DSD/JUNE/EHL/UMJ/26/30
    REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker. Basic computer literacy and
    a valid driver’s license will be added advantage.
    DUTIES : Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Must have knowledge and understanding of
    human behaviour and social systems. Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing. Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups,
    organisations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and
    enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use
    resources effectively. Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to
    protect themselves. Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.
    ENQUIRIES : Ms. Pretty Sibinde Tel No: [013] 766 3320/ Ms. Thembi Manana Tel No: [013] 766 3232

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