Social Work Manager: Social Welfare Services REF NO: DSD/2025/55 at Limpopo Department of Social Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualifications / Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of ten (10) year’s appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP].
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A valid driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

DUTIES :

• Provide a social work service of the highest, most advanced and specialised nature within (a) defined area(s) of specialisation with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes in partnership with stakeholders. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form.
• Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilisation of financial resources.
• Manage of a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources. Keep up to date with new development in the social work and management field.
• Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken. Undertaken complex social work research. Perform and/or ensure that all the administrative functions required in the unit are performed.