What Jobs are available for Social Justice in South Africa?

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.

Notes

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.

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, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to You may contact the helpline at Otherwise, 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.

Listing reference: ukzn_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The school has a Social Work programme with an established reputation for professional training as well as a vibrant postgraduate research programme.

Job description

• The incumbent will be required to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Social Work.
• In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to be actively engaged in research and supervise student research projects at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
• She/he will also be expected to contribute to other programmes and activities offered in the Discipline, including, but not limited to casework, groupwork and community work supervision; academic administration, leadership and mentoring; and community engagement.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Social Work

Minimum requirements

Professor

• A PHD degree in Social Work or Cognate Discipline
• A Master's degree in Social Work
• At least 9 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry.
• Excellent and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Discipline / School/ College/ University /Industry which includes mentorship and coaching
• Evidence of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Associate Professor

• A PHD degree in Social Work or Cognate Discipline.
• A Masters degree in Social Work.
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants
• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the
• discipline.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching
• Evidence of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

The closing date for receipt of applications is 05th September 2025.

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal ("the University") is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 "POPIA") submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University's recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

• Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.

• Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.

• The University is committed to Employment Equity.

• The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.

• Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful

• Please familiarise yourself with the University's Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.

Job Purpose
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location:
Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration:
Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies
only
to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £1,505 per annum / 7.31 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either 8 for existing PVG scheme members, or 9 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

About The Role
To lead on the strategic and operational delivery of Adult Social Work and Adult Social Care across the Health & Social Care Partnership. To take responsibility for the discharge of Social Work statutory duties including duties in relation to Adult Support and Protection. To lead, support and advise on the professional and clinical delivery of social work across all operational services within the IJB.

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum
Qualified Social Worker

Extensive experience at senior management level

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject

Evidence of continued professional development

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme or willingness to join

Registration with SSSC

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate
Skills & Experience in:
Considerable senior management experience in operational social work

Ability to lead and motivate staff and to manage resources effectively

Complex budget management knowledge and competence, including financial resource planning and deployment and contingency planning

Innovative use of locality assets/resources

Ability to lead and motivate multi-sector and community partnerships

Experience in leading and delivering complex change

Proven interpersonal and negotiating skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Understanding Of
Clinical and professional role of social work services

Leading and empowering staff within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team

Considerable knowledge and competence in ensuring standards of clinical & care

governance, and their application, are well understood and adhered to within their

jurisdiction

Breadth of understanding/experience in managing and delivering complex service

provision and redesign

Competence in understanding and working within a democratic system of governance

In depth knowledge of legislation and policy

Working under pressure and to tight deadlines

Commitment To
The integration of health and social care

The vision, values, aims and priorities of Aberdeen City IJB

The Local Outcome Improvement Plan

The principles and aims of Aberdeen City Council

About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact

Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent Social Auxiliary Workers to provide assistance and support to Social Workers with the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the Social Worker.

Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence.

None.

Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills; Problem solving and analytical skills; Client orientation and customer focus skills.

Grade 1: R Grade 3: R per annum (as prescribed by OSD).

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. 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.

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.

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, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to You may contact the helpline at Otherwise, 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.