Chief Social Worker: Social Development - HESD20313

Closing Date : 2026-09-29
Department : Community Services Department (2024)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 655728 to R 899568 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (NQF level 7)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP)
  • 3 -5 years relevant experience within the local government setting

Core Responsibilities:

  • Define Methods and Techniques to apply in an area of Specialization that is alignment with the Functional area Objectives and Operational Strategy.
  • Anticipate problems and resolve timely to ensure that work outputs are achieved within the agreed deadlines and standards.
  • Ensure adherence to Policies and Legislation at Local, Provincial and National level through Workshops, Meetings, Seminars to enable smooth Intergovernmental Intersectoral and Interdepartmental relations.
  • Manage Budget for Operations in the Sub Region.
  • Build and Maintain relationships with Clientele, Internal and External Stakeholders to promote cross functional process delivery solutions.
  • Manage Human Resource Administration at the Sub Regional Level.

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.