Social Worker: HIV & Aids Support: Grade 3

About the role

The Department of Social Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Social Worker: HIV & Aids Support: Grade 3, based in Amajuba 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: DSD13/08/2026AMAJUBA Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render a social service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes, Support Services Offices and Non-Profit Organisations (NPO’s), Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and Social Welfare fields of probation services, Perform all the administrative functions require of the jobs. in the social work and Social Welfare fields perform all the administrative functions required of the jobs.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession 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.
• At least 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP, A Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge:
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
• Public Service Act
• Public service Regulations
• Batho-Pele principles
• Labour Relations
• Research Methodology
• Public Finance Management Act
• Treasury Regulations
• 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 individuals
• 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
• Skills:
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Listening
• Interpersonal
• Computer Literacy
• Research
• Problem solving
• Report writing
• Time management
• Presentation
• Facilitation
• Counselling
• Numeracy
• Language and Driving