Social Work Policy Developer: Grade 1-2
Department of Social Development (Northern Cape) · Provincial Office: Kimberley:, Northern Cape, South Africa
Closes 12 November
- Location
- Provincial Office: Kimberley:, Northern Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R471 330 to R754 785 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 12 November 2026
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About the job
REQUIREMENTS: Senior certificate / Grade 12 qualification plus an appropriate Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA that allows professional registration with the SACSSP . Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). Experience: A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP . Valid mot or vehicle driver’s licence. Competencies: Good Communication skills. Report writing skills. Facilitation skills. Co- ordination skills. Liaison skills. Networking. Interpersonal skills. Leadership skills. Analytical skills. Diplomacy. Change and knowledge management. Planning and organization skills. People Management. Financial Management. Problem Solving, Planning & organizing. Time Management. Team player. Strategic Planning. Policy analysis and development. DUTIES: Develop, implement and maintain social work policies: monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required, including costing the policies; Develop programmes to implement the relevant policies. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field, study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments; Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously; Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, non- government institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields; Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed; Research and development, Perform the administrative functions required in the unit. SALARY: Grade 1: R471 330 - R754 785 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD Determination) CENTRE: Provincial Office: Kimberley: Older Persons Ref No. SWPD/OP/09/26 (X1 Post) Social Crime Prevention Ref No. SWPD/CRIME/09/26 (X1 Post) Substance Abuse Ref No. SWPD/SA/09/26 (X1 Post) ENQUIRIES: Ms. N. Andreas Tel No: (053) 874 9100
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