The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/36 (X12 POSTS). This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R325 200 per annum
Requirements
- BA degree in Social Work.
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Problem solving and decision making, facilitation, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation and counselling skills.
- Ability to interpret policy/legislation.
- Conflict management, coaching and mentoring.
- Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
- Service delivery and client orientation.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Assertiveness, willingness to travel, influence and impact and ability to network.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Duties
- Responsibilities: Provide needs-based social work services to offenders through individual attention, group work, community work, research and social work administration.
- Conduct individual assessments.
- Market social work services.
- Monitor and evaluate social work, intervention work, community work, research and social work administration.
- Manage human resources, finance and assets.
- Management of performance information.
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
Notes
Appointment under the Public Service Act
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Original Text
SALARY : R325 200 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : BA degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Problem solving and decision making, facilitation, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation
and counselling skills. Ability to interpret policy/legislation. Conflict management, coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service policy
and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness, willingness to travel, influence and impact and ability
to network. Ability to coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
DUTIES : Responsibilities: Provide needs-based social work services to offenders
through individual attention, group work, community work, research and social work administration. Conduct individual assessments. Market social work
services. Monitor and evaluate social work, intervention work, community work, research and social work administration. Manage human resources, finance
and assets. Management of performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
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.