Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/332
SOCIAL WORKER: SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Western Cape Department of Social Development
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 20 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 38–39
- Circular Post
- 29/332
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Social Development
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 7 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R338 206 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- DSD 60/2026
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R338 206 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker;
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker;
- Grade 1: No experience;
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
- Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers;
- Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being;
- Social work theory and interventions;
- Information and Knowledge Management;
- Protocol and professional ethics;
- Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards);
- Social dynamics, work values and principles;
- Developing and empowering others.
- Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion;
- Written and verbal communication;
- Report-writing;
- Self management;
- Motivation;
- Good planning and organizing;
- Problem solving and analytical;
- Computer literacy;
- Presentation and facilitation;
- Client orientation and customer focus;
- Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities;
- Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively;
- Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves;
- Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1;
- A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
- NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Duties
- Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, communities and organisations through the relevant programmes;
- Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form;
- This would include the following actions;
- New application (Pre funding): On-Site Monitoring;
- Monitoring NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA);
- Evaluate NPOs compliance against Legislative, Programme Specific and Generic Norms and Standards;
- Case Work, Telephonic, Ministerial complaints process (Not appliable to ECD);
- Group Work (Not applicable to ECD);
- Community Work, Organisation;
- Monitoring of the implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan where progress is unsatisfactory (including Foster Care Management);
- Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme (including Foster Care Management);
- Ensure compliance with registration
Enquiries
Ms P Dyabhaze Tel No: (021) 483 8047
How to apply
Where and how to submit 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
Notes and Z83 guidance
- 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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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 29/332 : SOCIAL WORKER: SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REF NO: DSD 60/2026 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : Grade 1: R338 206 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social
Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African
Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social
Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South
African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social
Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social
Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social
well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge
Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and
principles; Developing and empowering others. Skills in the following:
Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self
management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation
and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to
enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of
individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively;
Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to
mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have
reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, communities and
organisations through the relevant programmes; Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; This would
include the following actions; New application (Pre funding): On-Site
Monitoring; Monitoring NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment
Agreement (TPA); Evaluate NPOs compliance against Legislative, Programme
Specific and Generic Norms and Standards; Case Work, Telephonic,
Ministerial complaints process (Not appliable to ECD); Group Work (Not applicable to ECD); Community Work, Organisation; Monitoring of the
implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan where progress is unsatisfactory (including Foster Care Management); Rapid response following
complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme
(including Foster Care Management); Ensure compliance with registration
requirements of NPO’s (regulatory frameworks); Continuous Professional
Development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the
job.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Dyabhaze Tel No: (021) 483 8047
SALARY : Grade 1: R338 206 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 2: R413 004 – R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R608 859 – R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social
Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African
Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social
Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South
African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social
Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social
Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social
well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge
Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and
principles; Developing and empowering others. Skills in the following:
Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self
management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation
and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to
enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of
individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively;
Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to
mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have
reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, communities and
organisations through the relevant programmes; Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; This would
include the following actions; New application (Pre funding): On-Site
Monitoring; Monitoring NPOs compliance against signed Transfer Payment
Agreement (TPA); Evaluate NPOs compliance against Legislative, Programme
Specific and Generic Norms and Standards; Case Work, Telephonic,
Ministerial complaints process (Not appliable to ECD); Group Work (Not applicable to ECD); Community Work, Organisation; Monitoring of the
implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan where progress is unsatisfactory (including Foster Care Management); Rapid response following
complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised by a programme
(including Foster Care Management); Ensure compliance with registration
requirements of NPO’s (regulatory frameworks); Continuous Professional
Development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the
job.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Dyabhaze Tel No: (021) 483 8047