Social Work Supervisor (POSTS Available at Khayelitsha, Athlone, Gugulethu, Mitchells Plain, Metro South, Atlantis, West Coast)
Department of Social Development (Western Cape) · Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, Western Cape, South Africa
Closes 30 November
- Location
- Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R496 668 to R583 833 per year
- Posted
- 7 November 2026
- Closing date
- 30 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: DSD 121/2026 REQUIREMENTS: Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration and proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP . Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Worker); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics. Skills in the following: Organising and planning; Proj ect planning; Psychosocial intervention; Communication and language; People management practices; Conflict Management; Interpersonal; Report writing; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving and analytical skills. DUTIES: To ensure that social work services are rendered with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions; Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions. SALARY: R496 668 - R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government ENQUIRIES: Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996
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