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Social Work Supervisor
X2 POSTS AVAILABLE IN MOSSEL BAY AND OUDTSHOORN)
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Supervisor post for social workers in the Western Cape Department of Social Development. Two posts, in Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. Suits a registered social worker with at least 7 years' experience.
- Duties: supervise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers, and make sure social work services protect and support vulnerable people, families and communities.
- Must have: a social work qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows registration with the SACSSP, and at least 7 years of social work experience after registration.
- Must also have a valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
- Based in Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn (two posts available).
- What to submit: an online application. Shortlisted candidates must submit signed vetting and supporting documents within the stated timeframe, attend an interview, and complete two pre-entry assessments (a practical exercise and an integrity assessment).
- Closing date: applications must be submitted before the closing date, but no closing date is stated in the advert text.
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Requirements
- Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g.
- 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;
- 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 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.
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.
How to apply
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
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Enquiries
Ms Imelda April Tel No: (021) 763 6217
Notes from the department
- 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.
As printed in Circular 37 of 2026 · page 237 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 37/330: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR REF NO: DSD 93/2026 (X2 POSTS AVAILABLE IN MOSSEL BAY AND OUDTSHOORN) SALARY: R496 668 - R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. 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; 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 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. 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. ENQUIRIES: Ms Imelda April Tel No: (021) 763 6217 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 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.