Social Work Policy Manager
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About the role
The Department of Social Development (Northern Cape) is hiring a Social Work Policy Manager, based in Provincial Office Kimberley. This is a permanent post, paying R1,009,512 – R1,414,593 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application only via https://form.jotform.com/ncdsdev/ncdsd--online-vacancy- application Reference number to quote: SWPM/VEP/08/26 Closing date: 12 November 2026. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches the Department on or before the closing date. The Department accepts no responsibility for server delays, connectivity problems or other technical difficulties resulting in late submission. Late applications will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Develop/facilitate the development of policies for rendering a social work service in the department.
- Manage a social work policy unit to ensure that the required policies and procedures are developed through efficient and effective utilisation of human resources.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the social and management fields.
- Plan and ensure that social work policy research and development are undertaken.
- Undertake complex social work research.
- Perform and/or ensure that all the administrative functions required in the unit are performed.
Requirements
- Senior certificate/Grade 12 qualification plus an appropriate formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA that allows professional registration with the SACSSP.
- Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
- A valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).
- Experience:
- At least 10 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in social work policy development
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
- Competencies:
- Good Communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Facilitation skills
- Co-ordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Analytical skills
- Diplomacy
- Change and knowledge management
- Planning and organization skills
- People Management
- Financial Management
- Problem Solving, Planning & organizing
- Time Management
- Team player
- Strategic Planning
- Policy analysis and development