Social Work Policy Developer: Children, Families & Vulnerable Groups (2 posts), Ref No. DSD 111/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 471.000 - 755.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Social Development is seeking a qualified Social Work Policy Developer to design, implement and maintain social work policies, guidelines and standards.

The role also oversees funded NGOs and ensures alignment with departmental objectives.

Qualifikationen

• Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work and SACSSP registration required.
• 8+ years of post-registration experience in social work.
• Experience in policy development, governance and NGO funding oversight.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement and maintain social work policies, norms and standards.
• Oversee NGO funding within the department.
• Stay updated with social work research and best practices.
• Perform administrative functions in the unit.

Kenntnisse

Policy development

Project management

Leadership

Monitoring and evaluation

Intergovernmental relations

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Social Work

SACSSP registration

Jobbeschreibung

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261022-6

Tracking Number DSD 111/2026

Job Title

Social Work Policy Developer: Children, Families & Vulnerable Groups (2 posts), Ref No. DSD 111/2026

Department

Social Development

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Mr T Kwakwini at [phone]

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Country South Africa

Province Western Cape

Town / City Cape Town - CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Developer to develop, implement and maintain social work policies and guidelines, and oversee the management of funded Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

Qualifications

Formal Tertiary Qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop, implement and maintain social work policies, norms, and standards
• Implement and monitor Non-Governmental Organisation funding within the department
• Keep up to date with new developments and research in the social work field
• Perform the administrative functions required in the unit

Working knowledge and understanding of the following:

Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general; Supervision framework for social workers; Protocol and professional ethics.

Skills in the following:

Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting skills; Mentoring and training; Facilitation; Presentation; Planning and organising skills; Networking; Professional counselling; Monitoring and evaluation; Inter and intra sectoral collaboration and partnership; Contract management; Intergovernmental relations.

Remuneration

• Grade 1: R 471 330 - R 535 050 per annum
• Grade 2: R 556 500 - R 754 785 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

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.

Project Information

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.