Social Work Supervisor

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR is listed by DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in Department of Social Development, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A 4-year tertiary qualification in Social Work (Degree/Diploma) that allows registration with 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.
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Job-related knowledge; analytic and diagnostic tools, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes.
• Personnel Management, Supervision Framework for Social Workers, and Social Work legislation related to children.
• Social work theory and interventions; Information and knowledge management, protocol, and professional ethics Job-Related Skills: Organizing and planning; Project planning; psychosocial intervention; Communication and language (2 official languages of the Western Cape Government); People management practices; Interpersonal, report writing, computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem solving and analytical, and client orientation and customer focus.

Duties / Responsibilities

• To ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs is rendered: Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form.
• Supervise employees engaged in these functions; This would include the following actions: Conduct assessments, that are problematic for supervisees, aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions.
• Ensure that the appropriate recommendations and interventions required to address the conditions are identified.
• Ensure the development and planning of programmes to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically.
• Ensure that the recommended interventions are implemented by supervisees by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance and advice to supervisees.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions; Ensure reporting on progress and identify further/amended interventions to address the identified conditions; Study, interpret, apply and give guidance on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to supervisors and other role players/stakeholders.
• Perform statutory functions that are problematic for supervisees relating to the relevant function, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and the other tasks emanating from these matters.
• Ensure that records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes are produced and maintained.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with all standard operating procedures and sector norms and standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• of the following: Job-related knowledge; analytic and diagnostic tools, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes.
• Personnel Management, Supervision Framework for Social Workers, and Social Work legislation related to children.
• Social work theory and interventions; Information and knowledge management, protocol, and professional ethics Job-Related Skills: Organizing and planning; Project planning; psychosocial intervention; Communication and language (2 official languages of the Western Cape Government); People management practices; Interpersonal, report writing, computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem solving and analytical, and client orientation and customer focus.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Method: Online link

Notes

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.

Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.

All shortlisted candidates 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS.

The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-preentryprogramme.

The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.

The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests.

Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

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 reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability. 8 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Ms S Cummings-Damon @ Shamiela.Cummings- Damon@westerncape.gov.za

Required Documents

Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Source pages: 329–330
• Open the DPSA circular PDF