SOCIAL WORK MANAGER: SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : iLembe District Ref No: DSD 06/08/2026ILembe
King Cetshwayo District Ref No: DSD07/08/2026King Cetshwayo REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration
with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social
Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration
with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social
Worker. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Social
Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP. Knowledge:
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public
Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance
Management and Development System, Expert skills to challenge structural
sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion,
Expert knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems
and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their
environment in order to promote social wellbeing, The understanding and
ability to provide complex social work services towards protecting people who
are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability and
competence to assist and empower individuals, families, groups,
organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their
problem solving capabilities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources
effectively in cases where expert knowledge is required. Skills:
Communication, Language, Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy,
Research, Problem Solving, Advanced Report writing, Conflict management,
Time Management, Advanced welfare counselling, Analytical thinking,
Presentation, Financial Management, Numeracy, Driving.
DUTIES : Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialized
nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialization with regard to the care,
support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups,
families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership
with stakeholders. 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. 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 with new developments in the social work field to enhance
service delivery. Plan and ensure that social work research and development
are undertaken. Perform and/ or ensure that all the administrative functions
required in the unit are performed.
ENQUIRIES : Ms SH Mfeka Tel No: (031) 336 8727 iLembe District
Ms NW Dludla Tel No: (035) 794 5018 King Cetshwayo District