Social Work Supervisor

About the role

The Department of Social Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Social Work Supervisor, based in Emnambithi Service Office uThukela District. This is a permanent post, paying R496,668 a year. How to apply: Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA). For attention: Mrs. PN Mkhize Reference number to quote: DSD010/08/2026EMNAMBITHI Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through relevant programmes is rendered, Supervise and advise Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers and Student Social Workers to ensure an effective social work service, Keep up to date with the new developments in the social work field, Supervise all administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher – level administrative functions.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Social Worker
• Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker.
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least 07 years’ experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
• Knowledge:- Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems, The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their functioning and their problem solving capabilities, The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for, and enhance the functioning of individual, families, groups, and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively, The understanding and ability to provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade1, Employee Performance and Management Development System.
• Skills:
• - Communication
• Listening skills
• Interpersonal relations
• Computer literacy
• Research
• Problem Solving
• Advanced Report writing
• Time Management
• Presentation
• Facilitation
• Counselling
• Numeracy
• Language
• Driving