Social Work Supervisor Grade 1 at Gauteng Department of Health

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 seven (7) years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in gender-based violence (GBV), victim empowerment, or human trafficking programs. Experience in case management, trauma-informed care, and psychosocial support. Experience coordinating with clinical forensic medical services (CFMS), health facilities, law enforcement, and other stakeholders (added advantage).
• A valid driver’s licence (Compulsory). Willingness to give evidence in Courts; Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint); Very Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Duties :

• Provide oversight for implementation of policy and legislation pertaining to social crime prevention and victim empowerment services, through developmental quality assurance and case audits.
• Participate in the VEP Forum relating to Social Crime Prevention and Victim Empowerment. Provide oversight and practical support to professionals on the management of trafficking in person.
• Coordinate educational awareness about Clinical Forensic Medical Services to women, children, older Persons, People with disabilities’ Youth who are victims of crime and violence and programs that eradicates gender-based violence.
• Assist to manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Conduct and coordinate awareness campaigns on GBV and human trafficking.
• Train CFMS staff and partners on handling victims of trafficking and GBV using trauma-informed approaches. Strengthen referral systems and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Closing Date : 17-04-2026