Social Work Policy Developer: Grade 1-2
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About the role
The Department of Social Development (Northern Cape) is hiring 3 Social Work Policy Developer: Grade 1-2 posts. This is a permanent post, paying R471,330 – R754,785 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 numbers to quote: SWPD/OP/09/26, SWPD/CRIME/09/26, SWPD/SA/09/26 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, implement and maintain social work policies: Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements, Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required, including costing the policies, Develop programmes to implement the relevant policies.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field, study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments, Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously, Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, nongovernment institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields, Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed, Research and development, Perform the administrative functions required in the unit.
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 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP
- 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