KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the available Social Work positions across various centres in the province. The department seeks dedicated individuals who are committed to providing professional social work services, supporting vulnerable groups, strengthening community-based interventions, and contributing to improved social welfare outcomes. Successful candidates will be expected to render comprehensive social work support, conduct assessments, implement social work programmes, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and departmental policies.
Position: SOCIAL WORK (100 POSTS)
Salary: Grade 1: R 325 200 p.a.
Vacancy Circular Number: 07 OF 2025
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date: 05 DECEMBER 2025
The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference within communities while working in a structured and supportive environment. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, ethical conduct, the ability to work under pressure, and a genuine commitment to social development. Applicants must also possess the required qualifications, registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), and proof of current annual fees. Further placement details will be specified according to the needs of each centre.
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 07 OF 2025
- This circular is issued in terms of section 65 (1) of the Public Service Regulations as amended, 2016 as amended.
- The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the notice of all eligible applicants.
- CLOSING DATE: 05 DECEMBER 2025
POST: SOCIAL WORK (100 POSTS)
SALARY: Grade 1: R325 200 p.a.
CENTRES, POSTS & REFERENCE NUMBERS
Durban Service Office
- Number of Posts: 5
- Reference Number: DSD04/07/2025DURBAN
Inanda Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD05/07/2025INANDA
Phoenix Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD06/07/2025PHOENIX
KwaMashu Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD07/07/2025MASHU
Chatsworth Service Office
- Number of Posts: 3
- Reference Number: DSD08/07/2025CHATSWORTH
uMlazi Service Office
- Number of Posts: 8
- Reference Number: DSD09/07/2025UMLAZI
uMlazi CYCC
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD10/07/2025UMLAZI CYCC
uMbumbulu Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD11/07/2025UMBUMBULU
Mpumalanga Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD12/07/2025MPUMALANGA
Bhamshela Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD13/07/2025BHAMSHELA
Mandeni Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD14/07/2025MANDENI
Pietermaritzburg Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD15/07/2025PIETERMARITZBURG
Vulindlela Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD16/07/2025VULINDLELA
Impendle Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD17/07/2025IMPENDLE
uMshwathi Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD18/07/2025UMSHWATHI
Mpofana Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD19/07/2025MPOFANA
Greater Kokstad Service Office
- Number of Posts: 3
- Reference Number: DSD20/07/2025GREATER
Ubuhlebezwe Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD21/07/2025UBUHLEBEZWE
Ingwe Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD22/07/2025INGWE
Gamalakhe Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD23/07/2025GAMALAKHE
Port Shepstone Service Office
- Number of Posts: 4
- Reference Number: DSD24/07/2025PORT SHEPSTONE
Phungashe Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD25/07/2025PHUNGASHE
Umzumbe Service Office
- Number of Posts: 3
- Reference Number: DSD26/07/2025UMZUMBE
Mbabazane Service Office
- Number of Posts: 10
- Reference Number: DSD27/07/2025MBABAZANE
Mnamtithi Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD28/07/2025MNAMTITHI
Dukuza Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD29/07/2025DUKUZA
Endumeni Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD30/07/2025ENDUMENI
Greytown Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD31/07/2025GREYTOWN
Kranskop Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD32/07/2025KRANSKOP
Newcastle Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD33/07/2025NEWCASTLE
Madlangeni Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD34/07/2025MADLANGENI
Newcastle Child and Youth Care Centre
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD35/07/2025NEWCASTLE CYCC
Khanyani CYCC
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD36/07/2025KHANYANI
Edumbe Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD37/07/2025EDUMBE
Mahlabathini Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD38/07/2025MAHLABATHINI
Ingwavuma Service Office
- Number of Posts: 4
- Reference Number: DSD39/07/2025INGWAVUMA
Hlabisa Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD40/07/2025HLABISA
Lower Umfolozi Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD41/07/2025LOWER
Melmoth Service Office
- Number of Posts: 1
- Reference Number: DSD42/07/2025MELMOTH
Nkandla Service Office
- Number of Posts: 4
- Reference Number: DSD43/07/2025NKANDLA
Umfolozi Service Office
- Number of Posts: 6
- Reference Number: DSD44/07/2025UMFOLOZI
Ntambanana Service Office
- Number of Posts: 2
- Reference Number: DSD45/07/2025NTAMBANANA
REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit Proof of current Registration with the South African Council for Social Services as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as amended, Batho-Pele Principles, Knowledge and understanding of human behavior and social systems, The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their functioning and their problem solving capabilities, The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups, and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively, The understanding and ability to provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves, The ability to mentor and coach Social Auxiliary Workers Grade 1, to enable them to render an effective and efficient social work service, Employee Performance Management and Development System.
SKILLS: Communication (verbal and written), Listening, Interpersonal, Computer Literacy, Research, Problem solving, Report writing, Time management, Presentation, Facilitation, Counselling, Numeracy, Language, Driving.
DUTIES: Render a social services with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes. Support lower level employees such as Social Auxiliary Workers, and Student Social Workers. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS: PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg 3200 For Attention: Mrs PN Mkhize OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA).
CLOSING DATE: 05 December 2025
NOTE: REFERENCE IS MADE TO DPSA CIRCULAR NO. 05 OF 2022: The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must indicate the correct reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form). It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescriptions.
Candidates will be assessed and selected in accordance with the relevant measures that apply to employment in the Public Service. Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful.
Unfortunately, due to excessive budget cuts the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates.
It is regretted that because of large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome.