DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Social Development

Social Work Supervisor

Salary or stipendR496 668 – R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)

The Department of Social Development is looking for a Social Work Supervisor. This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

Department of Social Development, Western Cape GovernmentApplications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/330, page 237

Reference number
DSD 93/2026 (X2 POSTS AVAILABLE IN MOSSEL BAY AND OUDTSHOORN)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
9 November 2026
Centre
Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government

What you will need

  • Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g.
  • Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP
  • A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
  • 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 238 Management
  • Protocol and professional ethics.
  • Skills in the following: Organising and planning
  • Project planning
  • Psychosocial intervention
  • Communication and language
  • People management practices
  • Conflict Management
  • Interpersonal
  • Report writing
  • Computer literacy
  • Presentation and facilitation
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.

Experience

A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP

Professional registration

Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Worker)
  • Skills in the following: Organising and planning
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.

Key responsibilities

  • 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.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms Imelda April
  • Telephone: (021) 763 6217

Please note

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
  • Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
  • All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department by applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment

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