SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. | closing date: 06 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
Applications
Where to send your application.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Salary
Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
Requirements
- Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the SAW 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;
- Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems;
- Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work;
- Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems;
- Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately);
- Protocol and professional ethics.
- Skills in the following: Good communication (written and verbal);
- Proven computer literacy;
- Organising and planning;
- Presentation and facilitation;
- Report writing;
- Problem solving and analytical;
- Client orientation and customer focus;
- Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery.
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. WESTERN CAPE MOBILITY DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Notes
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. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the SAW 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; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social
needs of client systems; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems;
Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file
them appropriately); Protocol and professional ethics. Skills in the following:
Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy;
Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus; Work effectively
with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery.
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.
WESTERN CAPE MOBILITY DEPARTMENT
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.