14 Social Justice jobs in South Africa

Overview

Position title: Human Rights and Gender (HRG) Legal Specialist

Description: Position : Human Rights and Gender (HRG) Legal Specialist. Reporting: Position reports to the HRG Technical Lead. Duration: October 2025 – 31 st of March 2026 (Extension depending on funding availability).

Organisational Background: Centre for Community Impact (CCI) formerly known as Johns Hopkins Education in South Africa (JHHESA), is a South African local Health and Social Behaviour Change and Communication organisation, registered as a local Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) in the Kingdom of Eswatini. CCI has a history of addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV), HIV, TB and STIs, and aims to be a human rights-based organisation that uses evidence to localise policies into impactful actions and to advance gender equality, health, and social development.

Position Summary: The HRG Legal Specialist should be an Admitted Attorney who provides national leadership, coordination and technical oversight for all Access to Justice activities within the HRG Programme at CCI. This role ensures legal literacy, case management, and redress mechanisms are implemented effectively across all SRs and Implementing Partner Organisations (IPOs). The HRG Legal Specialist provides technical leadership and oversight for all Access to Justice activities nationally, manages SR-level Legal and Advocacy Officers and paralegals, and liaises with justice sector stakeholders to strengthen referral pathways and systemic advocacy. The role contributes to harmonised, evidence-based legal interventions and national advocacy and reform agendas.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership and Oversight of Access to Justice: Lead design, planning, and execution of national Access to Justice activities; liaise with Global Fund Prime Recipients to standardise approaches; align legal interventions with human rights and gender integration efforts; translate survey findings into actionable strategies; serve as principal legal advisor to CCI’s HRG programme.
2. Oversight of Legal and Advocacy Officers and Paralegals: Manage and mentor SR-level officers; oversee paralegals; develop and implement SOPs; conduct performance reviews.
3. Legal Literacy and Capacity Development: Lead national legal literacy campaigns targeting sex workers and key populations; coordinate paralegal trainings; build capacity of SR and community-level actors; ensure materials align with SA law and international human rights principles.
4. Case Management and Redress Mechanisms: Establish or strengthen national case management systems; ensure referrals to legal aid, psychosocial services, and health facilities; monitor patterns of violations to inform advocacy; compile quarterly summaries and analyses.
5. Multi-Sectoral Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate dialogues with SAPS, prosecutors, magistrates, traditional leaders, and health service providers; engage with AIDS councils and human rights forums; develop policy briefs and talking points; represent CCI in technical groups and donor forums.
6. Programme Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting: Integrate Access to Justice activities into work plans; define and track KPIs; contribute to donor reports; ensure cost-effectiveness within the budget.
7. Policy Reform and Knowledge Generation: Use programme evidence to inform advocacy for decriminalisation and law reform; document best practices; contribute to research outputs and publications.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or Human Rights; Master’s in Human Rights or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in human rights law, legal aid, or access to justice programming within HIV, GBV, or key populations contexts.
• Experience in team leadership, supervising legal officers and paralegals.
• Strong understanding of South African legal frameworks on human rights, HIV, and GBV; familiarity with police, courts, commissions.
• Experience with donor-funded programmes (Global Fund, PEPFAR) and multi-sector collaborations.
• Excellent facilitation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization’s needs.

• Interested candidates should submit an updated CV with 3 contactable references to the CCI Human Resources Office at
• Please use the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject line of your email
• Only email submissions will be accepted or considered.
• The closing date for applications is 26 September 2025.
• Late applications will NOT be accepted or considered.
• Note: If you have not heard back from CCI’s Human Resources Office after 15 October 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Position: Human Rights and Gender (HRG) Legal Specialist

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Important: This posting includes the expiry note that the role’s closing date has passed as of 29 September 2025.

Program Manager, Take Action Lab: Human Rights

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Location : Tilting Futures is seeking a Program Manager for Take Action Lab: Human Rights in Cape Town, South Africa. For this role, we are only accepting applicants with significant lived experience and legal authorization to live and work in South Africa.

Start date : The ideal start date is 5 January, 2026.

Compensation : The compensation for this contract role is ZAR 50,800-64,700 per month. This range reflects the full compensation, as contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, benefits, and other related expenses. We value transparency and are happy to discuss further details with candidates during the application process.

Application process : This is an outline of our typical hiring process. Depending on the needs of the role, the individual stages may change. Only qualified applicants will be advanced at each stage.

• Submit an application: it will be reviewed by real humans, not bots!
• Screening interview: a quick “get to know you” call
• Candidate exercise: a chance for us to learn more about you and for you to understand some of the expectations of the role
• Hiring manager interview: you’ll chat about your exercise and meet this role’s supervisor.
• Senior Leadership Interview: we are a small organization and our leadership is deeply invested in making sure we hire the right folks for each role.

We highly recommend reviewing our careers page for the most detailed information on our hiring process & philosophy, and to learn more about what it’s like to work at Tilting Futures.

Will you sponsor a South Africa work visa application?

We are unable to sponsor a South Africa visa application. All applicants must already be legally able to live and work full-time in Cape Town, South Africa.

Will I have to travel to the United States in this role?

You may be asked to travel to the United States 1 time per year, for 1-2 weeks per visit, to attend staff-specific retreats or training seminars. In these cases, we will support your application for an American B-type visitor visa should you not have one already.

Do you have an office in Cape Town?

Yes, our office is located in Mowbray.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our Take Action Lab: Human Rights program in Cape Town. As Program Manager, you’ll be the on-the-ground leader guiding students through a transformative, real-world learning experience while cultivating the local partnerships that make it possible. After three years operating in Cape Town, we are looking for a strategic thinker who can elevate our work and the student experience, develop systems, and nurture relationships with our stakeholders. If you’re energized by empowering young people, building community, and driving impact at the intersection of education and social change, this role is your chance to make a lasting mark.

The Program Manager reports directly to David Arenas, Director of Global Programs. The other primary stakeholders for this role are Jennifer Lofing Boyle (VP, Programs), Marc Seidel (Senior Manager, Risk Management), and Rebecca Warren (Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning, & Enrollment). Get to know themhere.

Oversee and lead TAL’s experiential learning: Design, facilitate, and manage powerful learning experiences by developing experiential learning activities in line with TAL’s curriculum.

• Lead trainings, orientations, and learning and reflection activities with students.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to students through their experience. Identify the learning moments of their experience and support their personal development.
• Identify learning opportunities and develop relationships with local leaders/communities in Cape Town that support TAL’s learning outcomes and add value to students’ immersion in Cape Town.
• Manage TAL’s in-country budget.

Partnership management: as Tilting Futures’s lead on the ground, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners.

• Establish weekly touch points with the local team to foster collaboration, provide support, and proactively address any challenges, ensuring smooth program planning and implementation.
• Escalate administrative and/or operational issues to the Director of Global Programs that impact our relationship with the local partner or the sustainability of the program.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in Malaysia.

Manage partnerships: As Tilting Futures’s lead in South Africa, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners.

• Ensure smooth program planning and implementation with partners by fostering collaboration, providing support, and proactively addressing any challenges.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in South Africa.
• Escalate administrative and/or operational issues impacting the long-term sustainability of the program.

Oversee students’ program preparation: In collaboration with your team, develop, implement and maintain student onboarding systems that ensure:

• Students are prepared for their time in South Africa, through information sessions, written documentation, and timely responses to student and family inquiries.
• Visas, travel plans, and other important information are properly tracked.
• Proactive corrective action is taken with students who are not on track to participate in the program.
• Local partners receive timely information to allocate students’ apprenticeships and housing.

Lead Incident Management & Emergency Response: In collaboration with your team and specialized partners, support students’ socio-emotional health and learning, and provide effective response to health and safety incidents and emergencies.

• Deliver training to students in risk mitigation, and health and safety protocols, with support from the Global team.
• Lead the team managing health & safety incidents, coordinating with partners, team, and global staff in decision making, response and reporting, and leading response in escalated incidents.
• Provide student emotional support during any hospitalization or other major incidents.
• When on emergency duty, be available and remain within cell service at all times.
• Directly communicate with students’ families during escalated incidents, in coordination with the Global Programs Team.

Team Management: build and lead a high-performing team passionately committed to empowering youth and driving impactful programs.

• Hire, train, and retain a diverse, high-performing team.
• Supervise and develop staff and contractors through 1:1s, coaching, feedback, and evaluation.
• Foster a positive, Tilting Futures values-aligned team culture.
• Guide the team to deliver high-quality, consistent program implementation.
• Support ongoing professional development for all team members.
• Manage TAL’s in-country budget.

We are looking for more than just hard skills; we want teammates who will add value to our organizational culture by bringing these mindsets to their work:

• Strategic Thinker: Understands the broader context to design meaningful experiential learning opportunities that integrate curriculum with local immersion.
• Decisive Leader: Acts with confidence and agility to address program needs and make timely decisions on the ground.
• Sound Judgment: Evaluates complex situations to form well-informed decisions that prioritize student well-being and program success.
• Clear Communicator: Articulates ideas effectively through both spoken and written communication, ensuring alignment among global, local, and student stakeholders.
• Team Player: Collaborates seamlessly with in-person and remote teams to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional programming.
• Mentor and Coach: Develops and supports team members to enhance their skills and performance through feedback and guidance.
• Empathetic Connector: Builds trust and rapport by understanding and responding to the needs and emotions of students, partners, and team members.
• Student-Centered: Prioritizes and proactively addresses the needs, safety, and well-being of students throughout their immersive experience.
• Resourceful Problem-Solver: Identifies creative solutions to overcome challenges and optimize program delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Self-Driven Professional: Demonstrates initiative and perseverance to ensure program excellence and sustained impact.

The following are required:

• 5+ years of experience facilitating outdoor education, experiential learning and/or youth development programs for youth ages 17-25.
• Experience managing and developing staff from different backgrounds.
• Experience developing and delivering participatory training sessions and thematic seminars for different audiences e.g. youth, community stakeholders, non-profit organizations.
• Experience cultivating and managing program partnerships.
• Undergraduate degree (Bachelors or similar) in Education, Cultural Anthropology, Social Work, International Development, or other relevant field.
• Legally able to live and work in South Africa full time.
• Familiarity with South Africa’s social impact sector.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• All routine immunizations and vaccinations, including COVID-19, must be complete and up to date according to WHO guidelines.

Bonus points if have/are:

• Experience managing health and safety protocols
• Basic first aid training
• Bilingual or multilingual familiarity with any of the following languages: Afrikaans and/or Xhosa.

As Program Manager, you will help equip young people from around the world to tackle global issues through a one-of-a-kind hybrid immersive experiential learning program in Cape Town. By fostering strong partnerships and delivering a transformative student experience, you will play a key role in shaping the program’s success and impact.

Day-to-day activities will depend on the stage in the program cycle: planning season & immersion experience.

Planning season: daily activities during this stage include identifying and developing in-person learning activities that support the curriculum competencies and learning outcomes; prepare and roll out training for local partners; prepare orientation materials and resources for students’ onboarding to the program; provide feedback & input for future iterations of the program. In addition, this stage includes monitoring and tracking students’ pre-departure tasks (e.g. visa applications, travel plans, health and safety forms, housing & apprenticeship allocations).

Immersion experience: this is the most dynamic stage of the cycle while students are immersed in Cape Town. Day-to-day activities will include: managing communications with the local operational partner; leading reflection/learning activities for students; supporting and managing health and safety incidents; planning and executing activities that build community and a sense of belonging to Tilting Futures.

Tilting Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We know a diverse team produces the best results and we believe our team should reflect the diversity of leadership we aim to inspire. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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This position is found in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA) in Pretoria, South Africa.The National Human Rights Officer will report to the Regional Representative for Southern Africa or designee.

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Manager: Communications and Advocacy (one-year renewable contract), Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law – University of Pretoria.

Join to apply for the Manager: Communications and Advocacy (one-year renewable contract), Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law role at University of Pretoria .

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Centre’s overall communication strategy, including its media engagement strategy, to increase the visibility of the Centre and its activities.
• Provide guidance on communications, advocacy and marketing to the Centre and its staff.
• Manage the Centre’s Communications and Advocacy team members.
• Ensure that all materials (online or printed) adhere to the highest professional standards.
• Conceptualise, develop, design, improve and maintain the Centre online platforms.
• Update various platforms with new and updated content (including photographs, videos, graphics, blog posts, open access journals, book covers, publications, podcasts and infographics).
• Conceptualise, develop, design and maintain e-learning platforms, document databases, information products, publications, and online application forms for Centre programmes, projects and events.
• Work with various staff members on the development of massive open online courses (MOOCs).
• Manage and ensure quality control of all the Centre's social media channels (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn), including analysis of performance of social media through various metrics.
• Work with other Centre staff members on social media campaigns.
• Work with other Centre staff members on the annual advocacy campaign.
• Develop, organise and publicise online events in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Work with various staff members on press statements, opinion pieces and media events.
• Liaison with national and international media.
• Provide IT support, and general communications and technology guidance to staff.

• Honours degree in communications/marketing/multimedia/public relations or related field;
• Five years’ total experience with some managerial experience in the following areas:
• Management of communications, marketing, media relations and publications;
• Website design and maintenance.

• Master’s degree in communications and/or a human rights-related field;
• Three years working experience in a field related to human rights;
• Advocacy and campaigns experience; experience in a university and/or NGO, particularly in an African context.

All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process. The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. Applicants are requested to apply online at and follow the link:

• A comprehensive CV;
• A motivation letter indicating how the applicant meets the requirements for the position;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

Closing date: 16 October 2025.

Note: No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Enquiries: for application-related enquiries, and contact person Prof LN Murungi, for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Location : Tilting Futures is seeking a Program Manager for Take Action Lab: Human Rights in Cape Town, South Africa. For this role, we are only accepting applicants with significant lived experience and legal authorization to live and work in South Africa.

Start date : The ideal start date is 5 January, 2026.

Compensation : The compensation for this contract role is ZAR 50,800-64,700 per month. This range reflects the full compensation, as contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, benefits, and other related expenses. We value transparency and are happy to discuss further details with candidates during the application process.

Application process : This is an outline of our typical hiring process. Depending on the needs of the role, the individual stages may change. Only qualified applicants will be advanced at each stage.

• Submit an application: it will be reviewed by real humans, not bots!
• Screening interview: a quick “get to know you” call
• Candidate exercise: a chance for us to learn more about you and for you to understand some of the expectations of the role
• Hiring manager interview: you’ll chat about your exercise and meet this role’s supervisor.
• Senior Leadership Interview: we are a small organization and our leadership is deeply invested in making sure we hire the right folks for each role.

We highly recommend reviewing our careers page for the most detailed information on our hiring process & philosophy, and to learn more about what it’s like to work at Tilting Futures.

Will you sponsor a South Africa work visa application?

We are unable to sponsor a South Africa visa application. All applicants must already be legally able to live and work full-time in Cape Town, South Africa.

Will I have to travel to the United States in this role?

You may be asked to travel to the United States 1 time per year, for 1-2 weeks per visit, to attend staff-specific retreats or training seminars. In these cases, we will support your application for an American B-type visitor visa should you not have one already.

Do you have an office in Cape Town?

Yes, our office is located in Mowbray.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our Take Action Lab: Human Rights program in Cape Town. As Program Manager, you’ll be the on-the-ground leader guiding students through a transformative, real-world learning experience while cultivating the local partnerships that make it possible. After three years operating in Cape Town, we are looking for a strategic thinker who can elevate our work and the student experience, develop systems, and nurture relationships with our stakeholders. If you’re energized by empowering young people, building community, and driving impact at the intersection of education and social change, this role is your chance to make a lasting mark.

The Program Manager reports directly to David Arenas, Director of Global Programs. The other primary stakeholders for this role are Jennifer Lofing Boyle (VP, Programs), Marc Seidel (Senior Manager, Risk Management), and Rebecca Warren (Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning, & Enrollment). Get to know themhere .

Oversee and lead TAL’s experiential learning: Design, facilitate, and manage powerful learning experiences by developing experiential learning activities in line with TAL’s curriculum.

• Lead trainings, orientations, and learning and reflection activities with students.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to students through their experience. Identify the learning moments of their experience and support their personal development.
• Identify learning opportunities and develop relationships with local leaders/communities in Cape Town that support TAL’s learning outcomes and add value to students’ immersion in Cape Town.
• Manage TAL’s in-country budget.

Partnership management: as Tilting Futures’s lead on the ground, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners.

• Establish weekly touch points with the local team to foster collaboration, provide support, and proactively address any challenges, ensuring smooth program planning and implementation.
• Escalate administrative and/or operational issues to the Director of Global Programs that impact our relationship with the local partner or the sustainability of the program.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in Malaysia.

Manage partnerships: As Tilting Futures’s lead in South Africa, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners.

• Ensure smooth program planning and implementation with partners by fostering collaboration, providing support, and proactively addressing any challenges.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in South Africa.
• Escalate administrative and/or operational issues impacting the long-term sustainability of the program.

Oversee students’ program preparation: In collaboration with your team,develop, implement and maintain student onboarding systems that ensure:

• Students are prepared for their time in South Africa, through information sessions, written documentation, and timely responses to student and family inquiries.
• Visas, travel plans, and other important information are properly tracked.
• Proactive corrective action is taken with students who are not on track to participate in the program.
• Local partners receive timely information to allocate students’ apprenticeships and housing.

Lead Incident Management & Emergency Response: In collaboration with your team and specialized partners,support students’ socio-emotional health and learning, and provide effective response to health and safety incidents and emergencies.

• Deliver training to students in risk mitigation, and health and safety protocols, with support from the Global team.
• Lead the team managing health & safety incidents, coordinating with partners, team, and global staff in decision making, response and reporting, and leading response in escalated incidents.
• Provide student emotional support during any hospitalization or other major incidents.
• When on emergency duty, be available and remain within cell service at all times.
• Directly communicate with students’ families during escalated incidents, in coordination with the Global Programs Team.

Team Management: build and lead a high-performing team passionately committed to empowering youth and driving impactful programs.

• Hire, train, and retain a diverse, high-performing team.
• Supervise and develop staff and contractors through 1:1s, coaching, feedback, and evaluation.
• Foster a positive, Tilting Futures values-aligned team culture.
• Guide the team to deliver high-quality, consistent program implementation.
• Support ongoing professional development for all team members.
• Manage TAL’s in-country budget.

We are looking for more than just hard skills; we want teammates who will add value to our organizational culture by bringing these mindsets to their work:

• Strategic Thinker: Understands the broader context to design meaningful experiential learning opportunities that integrate curriculum with local immersion.
• Decisive Leader: Acts with confidence and agility to address program needs and make timely decisions on the ground.
• Sound Judgment: Evaluates complex situations to form well-informed decisions that prioritize student well-being and program success.
• Clear Communicator: Articulates ideas effectively through both spoken and written communication, ensuring alignment among global, local, and student stakeholders.
• Team Player: Collaborates seamlessly with in-person and remote teams to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional programming.
• Mentor and Coach: Develops and supports team members to enhance their skills and performance through feedback and guidance.
• Empathetic Connector: Builds trust and rapport by understanding and responding to the needs and emotions of students, partners, and team members.
• Student-Centered: Prioritizes and proactively addresses the needs, safety, and well-being of students throughout their immersive experience.
• Resourceful Problem-Solver: Identifies creative solutions to overcome challenges and optimize program delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Self-Driven Professional: Demonstrates initiative and perseverance to ensure program excellence and sustained impact.

The following are required:

• 5+ years of experience facilitating outdoor education, experiential learning and/or youth development programs for youth ages 17-25.
• Experience managing and developing staff from different backgrounds.
• Experience developing and delivering participatory training sessions and thematic seminars for different audiences e.g. youth, community stakeholders, non-profit organizations.
• Experience cultivating and managing program partnerships.
• Undergraduate degree (Bachelors or similar) in Education, Cultural Anthropology, Social Work, International Development, or other relevant field.
• Legally able to live and work in South Africa full time.
• Familiarity with South Africa’s social impact sector.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• All routine immunizations and vaccinations, including COVID-19, must be complete and up to date according to WHO guidelines.

Bonus points if have/are:

• Experience managing health and safety protocols
• Basic first aid training
• Bilingual or multilingual familiarity with any of the following languages: Afrikaans and/or Xhosa.

As Program Manager, you will help equip young people from around the world to tackle global issues through a one-of-a-kind hybrid immersive experiential learning program in Cape Town. By fostering strong partnerships and delivering a transformative student experience, you will play a key role in shaping the program’s success and impact.

Day-to-day activities will depend on the stage in the program cycle: planning season & immersion experience.

Planning season: daily activities during this stage include identifying and developing in-person learning activities that support the curriculum competencies and learning outcomes; prepare and roll out training for local partners; prepare orientation materials and resources for students’ onboarding to the program; provide feedback & input for future iterations of the program. In addition, this stage includes monitoring and tracking students’ pre-departure tasks (e.g. visa applications, travel plans, health and safety forms, housing & apprenticeship allocations).

Immersion experience: this is the most dynamic stage of the cycle while students are immersed in Cape Town. Day-to-day activities will include: managing communications with the local operational partner; leading reflection/learning activities for students; supporting and managing health and safety incidents; planning and executing activities that build community and a sense of belonging to Tilting Futures.

Tilting Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We know a diverse team produces the best results and we believe our team should reflect the diversity of leadership we aim to inspire. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Closing Date

2025/11/10

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

DSD 86/2025

Job Title

Social Work Supervisor: Service Delivery Teams (2 posts available in Khayelitsha), Ref No. DSD 86/2025

Department

Social Development

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Mr Q Arendse at

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Khayelitsha

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to ensure that social work services are provided by supervisees through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well being.

Minimum Requirements

Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered; Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from social instability in any form; Supervise employees: 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.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; 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 needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation; Analytical and problem-solving; Client orientation and customer focus; A valid code B driving licence will be advantageous.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R – R per annum (OSD Prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

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ECHO Foundation was founded in 1991. It is a registered Section 21 Company, established as a non-profit company. The Foundation houses over 1,500 residents within its villages and frail care facilities.

ECHO Foundation is looking for a Social Work Assistant to join our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing contracts for new residents, schedule appointments for signing, ensure accuracy, obtain signatures and file all documentation on Papercloud.
• Provide support during the signing of contracts.
• Manage Life Right contracts by updating Adplex and filing records on Papercloud.
• Handle new and existing cessions by liaising with residents, financial institutions and the Finance Department. Prepare, sign and lodge new cessions with the relevant financial institution. Ensure all records are filed on Papercloud.
• Administer frail care admissions by updating Adplex, issuing admission letters to families and communicating with all relevant stakeholders. Ensure records are filed on Papercloud. Maintain sufficient stock of frail care application forms.
• Assist with organizing new and old residents teas, including preparing invitations, printing labels, distributing to villages and completing related administration.
• Provide administrative support for meetings (e.g., Entertainment, Hello Echo), including sending reminders and preparing materials.
• Communicate updates and changes relating to Adplex, residents and frail care as required.
• Update, add or remove resident details on Adplex and Papercloud.
• Prepare and distribute monthly birthday cards for residents by compiling lists from Adplex, liaising with printers, preparing envelopes and sending it out to Supervisors.
• Send updated resident lists to Atlas and Wright Security monthly.
• Respond to resident enquiries via phone, email and in person. Assist with waiting list and new applicant queries.
• Manage walk-in enquiries from prospective residents and individuals on the waiting list.
• Prepare residential confirmation letters for residents.
• Process updates received from Adplex/Relay, including recording resident movements and filing on Papercloud.
• Provide reception relief when required.
• Update Adplex with details of new members at Walmer Service Centre and Caritas.
• Distribute monthly newsletter received from Entertainment Committees by compiling and forwarding them to committee members and management.
• Maintain updated lists of carers for the villages.
• Provide assistance and communication support to Supervisors as needed.

Qualifications required:

• Grade 12.
• Certificate in Office Administration or a related field would be beneficial.

Skills required:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle various administrative functions efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Work Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in an administrative role.
• Experience in the field of older persons would be advantageous.

Commencement date: 1 October 2025

Location: Port Elizabeth

Remuneration package and benefits will be discussed with all applicants invited to attend an interview.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• administration: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/08/29

Expected Start Date: 2025/10/01

Duties/Pligte

• Undergraduate teaching in the theoretical programme.
• Undergraduate teaching and coordinating a year group in the practice education programme.
• Postgraduate supervision.
• Research and publication.
• Participating in own and departmental social impact activities.

• Performing administrative tasks associated with the mentioned duties.

• Voorgraadse onderrig in die teoretiese program.

• Voorgraadse onderrig en koördinering van `n jaargroep in die praktykonderrigprogram.
• Nagraadse supervisie.
• Navorsing en publikasies.
• Deelname aan eie en departementele sosiale impak aktwiteite.
• Uitvoering van administratiewe take verbandhoudend met die genoemde pligte.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• PhD in Social Work, preferably in the field of child protection.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
• Evidence of the ability to publish and present at conferences.
• Professionally proficient in English, and willingness to function in a multilingual environment.

• Relevant practice experience.

• PhD in Maatskaplike Werk, verkieslik op die vakgebied van kinderbeskermingsdienste.

• Registrasie by die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Maatskaplike Diensberoepe.
• Bewese vemoë om te publiseer en om voordragte by konferensies te lewer.
• Professionele vaardigheid in Engels en bereidwilligheid om te funksioneer in ¿n meertalige omgewing.
• Toepaslike praktykervaring.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Knowledge of the BSW Standards of the Social Work Curriculum in South Africa as stipulated by the CHE.
• Experience with supervising undergraduate students in a Social Work practice education programme.
• Knowledge and experience of online teaching and learning platforms.
• Experience with independent research.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Kennis van die MSW Standaarde van die Maatskaplike Werk Kurrikulum in Suid-Afrika soos gestipuleer deur die RHO.

• Ervaring van supervisie aan voorgraadse studente in 'n Maatskaplike Werk praktykonderrigprogram.
• Kennis en ervaring van aanlyn onderrig- en leerplatforms.
• Ervaring van onafhanklike navorsing.
• Sterk leierskap- en spanwerkvaardighede.
• Uitstekende kommunikasievaardighede.

Applications must include the following:

• A complete academic curriculum vitae.
• A list of at least three contactable referees.
• A one to two page cover letter where the candidate discuss their experience, research and teaching plans, and potential contribution to the Department of Social Work at Stellenbosch University.
• A teaching portfolio (optional).

Aansoeke moet die volgende insluit:

• 'n Volledige akademiese curriculum vitae.
• 'n Lys van minstens drie verwysingspersone wat gekontak kan word.
• 'n Een- tot twee-bladsy dekbrief waarin die kandidaat hul ervaring, navorsings- en onderrigplanne, asook moontlike bydrae tot die Departement Maatskaplike Werk aan die Universiteit

Stellenbosch uiteensit.

• 'n Onderrigportefeulje (opsioneel).