SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER OSD GRADE1 [X3 POSTS] is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Ehlanzeni District: Bushbucridge (Oakley Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/BBR/OAK/26/45 Ehlanzeni District: Mbombela (Kabokweni) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/EHL/KAB/26/46 Gert Sibande District: Govan Mbeki (Leandra Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/LEA/26/47 | closing date: 29 June 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.
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
R200 691 per annum, (plus service benefits)
Requirements
- Grade 1: Grade 12 plus completion of the 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 drivers’ licence.
- Competences: 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.
- Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work.
- Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal).
- Proven computer literacy: information and knowledge management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports).
Duties
- Provide assistance and support to social workers with rendering of social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through 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. 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
SALARY : R200 691 per annum, (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Ehlanzeni District: Bushbucridge (Oakley Office) Ref No: DSD/JUNE/BBR/OAK/26/45
Ehlanzeni District: Mbombela (Kabokweni) Ref No:
DSD/JUNE/EHL/KAB/26/46
Gert Sibande District: Govan Mbeki (Leandra Office) Ref No:
DSD/JUNE/GER/LEA/26/47
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 12 plus completion of the 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 drivers’ licence. Competences: 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. Basic knowledge
of financial matters related to social auxiliary work. Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal). Proven computer literacy: information and
knowledge management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports).
DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with rendering of social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of
vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through 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. Pretty Sibinde Tel No: [013] 766 3320/ Ms. Thembi Manana Tel No: [013] 766 3232
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.