Social Work Policy Developer: Grade 1-2 (X3 Posts)
Northern Cape Department of Social Development
- Location
- Provincial Office: Kimberley: Older Persons Ref No. SWPD/OP/09/26, Northern Cape
- Salary
- R471 330 – R754 785 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 12 Nov 2026
Posted 9 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SACSSP registration (Social Worker)
- Bachelor of Social Work and SACSSP registration
- 8 years' social work experience
- Valid driver's licence
- Older persons, crime prevention or substance abuse policy
- Provincial Office, Kimberley
- R471 330 to R754 785 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application only via https://form.jotform.com/ncdsdev/ncdsd--online-vacancy- application Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/563. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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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 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. 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.
Enquiries: Ms. N. Andreas Tel No: (053) 874 9100