Social Work Supervisor

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Western Cape) is hiring a Social Work Supervisor, based in Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R496,668 – R583,833 a year. 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 Reference number to quote: DSD 93/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP, at least 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.