SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: CHILDREN & FAMILIES (X2 POSTS) – eThekwini North District is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: eThekwini North District | closing date: 31 July 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.
Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (Sthesha Waya Waya). FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize
Salary
Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Requirements
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work.
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker.
- Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker.
- A valid driver’s license.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labou Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, Expert skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion, Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing, The understanding and ability to provide complex social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability and competence to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem solving capabilities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required Skills: Communication, Language, Interpersonal, Computer, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Conflict management, Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling, Analytical thinking, Presentation skills, Financial Management, Numeracy, Driving.
Duties
- Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable 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 work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources.
- Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources;
- Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery.
- Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery.
Enquiries
Ms RM Ntombela, eThekwini North District Tel No: (031) 336 8776 Ms NC Gebashe, eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787
Notes
The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two preentry 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 and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful. Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates. It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : eThekwini North District Ref No: DSD02/07/2026ETh North eThekwini South District Ref No: DSD03/07/2026ETh South
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social
Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social
Worker. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Social
Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge:
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service
Regulations, Labou Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance
Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, Expert skills to challenge structural sources of
poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion, Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and
skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing, The understanding and ability to provide
complex social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability and competence to assist
and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem solving capabilities, prevent
and alleviate distress and use resources effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required Skills: Communication, Language, Interpersonal,
Computer, Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Conflict
management, Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling, Analytical thinking, Presentation skills, Financial Management, Numeracy, Driving.
DUTIES : Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialized nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization nature within (a) defined
area(s) of specialization with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable 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 work service through the efficient, economical and effective
utilization of financial resources. Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and
effective utilization of human resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service delivery. Plan and
ensure that social work research and development are undertaken. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field to enhance service
delivery.
ENQUIRIES : Ms RM Ntombela, eThekwini North District Tel No: (031) 336 8776 Ms NC Gebashe, eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.