R920 082 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Gauteng region: Johannesburg Ref No: GP 2025/04/01
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region: Polokwane Ref No: LMN
2025/04/01
Thohoyandou Ref No: LMN 2025/04/02
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant BA degree in Social Work and a minimum of (10) years appropriate
experience in the field of Social Work after registration with South African
Council for Social Services Profession. Computer literate. Valid driver’s
licence. Competencies And Attributes: Conversant with acts, policies and
legislation pertaining to social work practice. Understanding of human
behaviour social systems, social work intervention, empowerment,
confidentiality, time management, listening and interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Provide needs based social work service of an advanced nature within a
defined area/s of specialization with regard to the care, development,
correction and after care of offenders through the relevant departmental
programmes. Provide mentorship and guidance to senior social workers
(specialists) in order to assist them to integrate theory and practice and develop
appropriate skills relevant to area of specialization. Monitor, interpret and
review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies
are still relevant and complies with current requirements. Develop proposals to
change the relevant acts and policies to maintain them and research and
develop new policies where required. Facilitate the development and planning
of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the
efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources in
compliance with the PFMA. Manage a social work unit to ensure that an
efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and
effective utilization of human resources. Keep up to date and ensure
compliance with new developments in the social work / correctional social work
field. Plan and ensure that social work research and development are
undertaken. Undertake complex social work research. Perform and/or ensure
that all administrative functions required in the unit are performed.
Management of human resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Gauteng region:
Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173
Ms Feni SAP Tel No: (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region:
Mr Ziqubu Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025
Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033
Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
