Social Work Policy Manager
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
- R1 009 512 to R1 414 593 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 12 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: SWPM/VEP/08/26 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 10 years appropriate experience in social work after registrati on as Social Worker with the SACSSP of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in social work policy development. Valid motor 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. T ime Management. Team player. Strategic Planning. Policy analysis and development. DUTIES: Develop/facilitate the development of policies for rendering a social work service in the department. Manage a social work policy unit to ensure that the required policies and procedures are developed through efficient and effective utilisation of human resources. Keep up to date with new developments in the social and management fields. Plan and ensure that social work policy research and development are undertaken. Undertake complex social work research. Perform and/or ensure that all the administrative functions required in the unit are performed. SALARY: Grade 1 - 2: R1 009 512 - R 1 414 593 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD Determination) CENTRE: Provincial Office: Kimberley ENQUIRIES: Ms. N. Andreas Tel No: (053) 874 9100
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