Social Work Policy Manager
Northern Cape Department of Social Development
- Location
- Provincial Office: Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Salary
- R1 009 512 – R1 414 593 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
- 10+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SACSSP registration (Social Worker)
- Bachelor of Social Work and SACSSP registration
- 10 years' social work experience, 5 in policy
- Valid driver's licence
- Provincial Office, Kimberley
- R1 009 512 to R1 414 593 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 38/562, ref SWPM/VEP/08/26. 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 10 years appropriate experience in social work after registration 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. Time 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.
Enquiries: Ms. N. Andreas Tel No: (053) 874 9100
Reference number: SWPM/VEP/08/26