Social Work Policy Developer: Care and Support Services to Families
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About the role
The Department of Social Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Social Work Policy Developer: Care and Support Services to Families, based in Head Office, Pietermaritzburg. This is a permanent post, paying R471,330 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: DSD18/08/2026HO Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain care and support services to families’ policies, Conduct research and development, Keep up to date with new developments in the care and support services to families’ field, Perform the administrative functions required in the unit.
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 8 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP.
- Knowledge:
- - Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
- Public Service Act
- Public Service Regulations
- Public Finance Management Act
- Treasury Regulations
- Professional Counselling
- Research Methodology
- Service Delivery Frameworks
- Policy development and analysis
- Ability to compile complex reports
- Skills:
- Communication
- Interpersonal relations
- Report writing
- Financial management
- Change management Policy development
- Planning and Organizing
- Research
- Progamme and Project management
- Counselling
- Presentation
- Facilitation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- People s Management
- Problem Solving and analysis
- Driving
- Networking
- Policy Development
- Computer literacy
- Numeracy