Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/392
SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: REGIONAL OFFICE
Western Cape Department of Social Development
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 52–53
- Circular Post
- 32/392
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Social Development
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 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 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R1 009 512 – R1 154 271 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R1 200 894 – R1 414 593 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
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 70/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE)
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R1 009 512 – R1 154 271 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R1 200 894 – R1 414 593 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
Requirements
- Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g.
- Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP);
- Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker;
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work);
- Personnel Management;
- Supervision Framework for Social Work profession;
- Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to children;
- Social Welfare and Community Development theory and interventions;
- Information and Knowledge Management;
- Protocol and professional ethics.
Duties
- Provide a Social Welfare and Community Development service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within a defined area(s) of specialisation 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 welfare and community development service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources;
- Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient and effective social welfare and community development service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources;
- Plan and ensure that social welfare and community development research are undertaken;
- Undertake complex social welfare and community development research.
- Perform and / or ensure that all the administrative function required in the service delivery area(s) are performed;
- Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Welfare and Community Development field;
- Supervise all the administrative functions required in the service delivery area(s) and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
Enquiries
Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996
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 will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- 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
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/392 : SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: REGIONAL OFFICE REF NO: DSD 70/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 – R1 154 271 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R1 200 894 – R1 414 593 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social
Service Professions (SACSSP); Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a
Social Worker; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); Personnel
Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social
Welfare and Community Development legislation related to children; Social
Welfare and Community Development theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics.
DUTIES : Provide a Social Welfare and Community Development service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within a defined area(s) of
specialisation 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 welfare and community development service through the efficient, economical
and effective utilisation of financial resources; Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient and effective social welfare and
community development service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Plan and ensure that social welfare and
community development research are undertaken; Undertake complex social welfare and community development research. Perform and / or ensure that all
the administrative function required in the service delivery area(s) are performed; Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Welfare and
Community Development field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the service delivery area(s) and undertake the higher-level
administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed
and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide
the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in
the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 – R1 154 271 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R1 200 894 – R1 414 593 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social
Service Professions (SACSSP); Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a
Social Worker; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work); Personnel
Management; Supervision Framework for Social Work profession; Social
Welfare and Community Development legislation related to children; Social
Welfare and Community Development theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics.
DUTIES : Provide a Social Welfare and Community Development service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within a defined area(s) of
specialisation 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 welfare and community development service through the efficient, economical
and effective utilisation of financial resources; Management of service delivery area(s) (unit(s)) to ensure that an efficient and effective social welfare and
community development service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Plan and ensure that social welfare and
community development research are undertaken; Undertake complex social welfare and community development research. Perform and / or ensure that all
the administrative function required in the service delivery area(s) are performed; Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Welfare and
Community Development field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the service delivery area(s) and undertake the higher-level
administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed
and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide
the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in
the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026