The Gauteng Department of Social Development invites qualified Social Workers to apply for four Grade 1 positions within the Western Corridor region. These permanent positions offer competitive salaries ranging from R325,200 to R382,374 per annum within the Occupational Specific Dispensation framework. Successful candidates will play a vital role in delivering essential social welfare services to vulnerable individuals, families, groups, and communities while contributing to social stability and development in the region.
Position Overview
Reference Number: refs/023494
Directorate: Social Welfare Services
Number of Posts: 4
Salary Package: R325,200 – R382,374 per annum
Location: Western Corridor, Gauteng
Closing Date: 17 October 2025
Enquiries: Ms. C Van Vuuren – (011) 950 7712
Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent)
- Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
- Valid proof of registration must be provided with application
Essential Competencies and Knowledge
- Ability to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion
- Comprehensive understanding of human behaviour and social systems
- Knowledge of intervention strategies at the intersection of people and their environments
- Capability to promote, restore, maintain and enhance functioning of individuals, families and communities
- Skills in preventative strategies and effective resource utilization
Key Responsibilities
Direct Service Delivery
- Render comprehensive social work services focusing on care, support, protection and development of vulnerable populations
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify conditions justifying social work interventions
- Develop and implement appropriate intervention strategies based on assessment findings
- Provide professional recommendations to address identified social conditions and challenges
Statutory and Legal Functions
- Perform all statutory functions applicable to social work practice
- Compile comprehensive court reports and attend to court enquiries
- Handle tasks emanating from court directives and legal requirements
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and policy frameworks
Supervision and Support
- Provide support and guidance to social auxiliary workers
- Supervise and mentor volunteers within the social welfare framework
- Facilitate team collaboration and knowledge sharing among support staff
Administrative and Reporting Duties
- Produce and maintain accurate records of social work interventions and outcomes
- Monitor and continuously study the social services legal and policy framework
- Perform all required administrative functions associated with the position
- Maintain detailed case files and progress reports
Application Process
Required Documentation
- Completed and signed new Z83 application form
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact details for at least three (3) contactable referees
- Quotation of reference number: refs/023494
- Certified copies of qualifications and SACSSP registration
Submission Method
- Applications must be submitted before closing date: 17 October 2025
- No emailed or hand-delivered applications will be accepted
Selection Process and Employment Conditions
Application Acknowledgement
- Applications will not be acknowledged due to large volume
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If not contacted within three months, consider application unsuccessful
Appointment Requirements
- Verification of educational qualifications and previous experience
- Citizenship verification and reference checks
- Security vetting and clearance processes
- Competency assessments where applicable
- Successful candidates enter into performance-based employment contracts
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Departmental Commitment
The Department of Social Development is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. The department reserves the right not to fill the vacant posts following a fair and transparent recruitment process.
These positions offer an exceptional opportunity for qualified Social Workers to make a meaningful difference in communities while developing professional expertise within the public sector. The roles provide stable employment with competitive benefits and the chance to contribute significantly to social development in Gauteng.
Candidates who meet the specified requirements and are passionate about social transformation are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 17 October 2025.
