SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 TO 2 Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Khayelitsha District Hospital | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 26/207
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Khayelitsha District Hospital
Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Salary: Grade 1: R496 668 per annum Grade 2: R608 859 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade 1: R496 668 per annum Grade 2: R608 859 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification in Social Work that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with a Professional Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
- Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social worker after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Care Act, Children’s Act and Domestic Violence Act.
- Knowledge of hospital-based social work services and integrated health and social development services delivery.
- Proven supervisory, leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to manage statutory process, governance, reporting and compliance.
- Excellent communication, report writing, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Computer literate (MS Office, data and Information Management Systems).
Duties
- Provide operational and professional leadership in the management of Social Work services across all inpatients, outpatient and specialized service areas within a large Metro District Hospital, including the Acute Psychiatric Unit.
- Manage the social work department and provide clinical and administrative supervision to social workers and students in accordance with SACSSP, OSD and WCDOH prescripts.
- Ensure effective delivery of statutory, psychosocial and mental social work services through quality assurance, case review and ethical oversight.
- Coordinate social work input into multi-disciplinary patient care, discharge planning and referral pathways to promote continuity of care and reduce avoidable delays.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, protocols and governance requirements, including accurate record keeping and reporting.
- Manage service statistics, compile reports and participate in audits, quality improvements initiatives and clinical governance processes.
- Facilitate in-service training, capacity development and professional development of staff and students.
Enquiries
Dr A Martin Tel No: (021) 360-4427
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 26/207 : SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 TO 2
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R496 668 per annum Grade 2: R608 859 per annum
CENTRE : Khayelitsha District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification in Social Work that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service
Professionals (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Registration with a professional council: Registration with a Professional Council for Social Service Professions
(SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social worker after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Care Act, Children’s Act and Domestic Violence
Act. Knowledge of hospital-based social work services and integrated health and social development services delivery. Proven supervisory, leadership and
people management skills. Ability to manage statutory process, governance, reporting and compliance. Excellent communication, report writing, problem
solving and decision-making skills. Computer literate (MS Office, data and
Information Management Systems).
DUTIES : Provide operational and professional leadership in the management of Social Work services across all inpatients, outpatient and specialized service areas
within a large Metro District Hospital, including the Acute Psychiatric Unit.
Manage the social work department and provide clinical and administrative supervision to social workers and students in accordance with SACSSP, OSD
and WCDOH prescripts. Ensure effective delivery of statutory, psychosocial and mental social work services through quality assurance, case review and
ethical oversight. Coordinate social work input into multi-disciplinary patient care, discharge planning and referral pathways to promote continuity of care
and reduce avoidable delays. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, protocols and governance requirements, including accurate record
keeping and reporting. Manage service statistics, compile reports and participate in audits, quality improvements initiatives and clinical governance
processes. Facilitate in-service training, capacity development and professional development of staff and students.
ENQUIRIES : Dr A Martin Tel No: (021) 360-4427
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R496 668 per annum Grade 2: R608 859 per annum
CENTRE : Khayelitsha District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification in Social Work that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service
Professionals (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Registration with a professional council: Registration with a Professional Council for Social Service Professions
(SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social worker after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Care Act, Children’s Act and Domestic Violence
Act. Knowledge of hospital-based social work services and integrated health and social development services delivery. Proven supervisory, leadership and
people management skills. Ability to manage statutory process, governance, reporting and compliance. Excellent communication, report writing, problem
solving and decision-making skills. Computer literate (MS Office, data and
Information Management Systems).
DUTIES : Provide operational and professional leadership in the management of Social Work services across all inpatients, outpatient and specialized service areas
within a large Metro District Hospital, including the Acute Psychiatric Unit.
Manage the social work department and provide clinical and administrative supervision to social workers and students in accordance with SACSSP, OSD
and WCDOH prescripts. Ensure effective delivery of statutory, psychosocial and mental social work services through quality assurance, case review and
ethical oversight. Coordinate social work input into multi-disciplinary patient care, discharge planning and referral pathways to promote continuity of care
and reduce avoidable delays. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, protocols and governance requirements, including accurate record
keeping and reporting. Manage service statistics, compile reports and participate in audits, quality improvements initiatives and clinical governance
processes. Facilitate in-service training, capacity development and professional development of staff and students.
ENQUIRIES : Dr A Martin Tel No: (021) 360-4427
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.