The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has announced new vacancies for qualified and passionate Social Workers who are ready to play a crucial role in the development and well-being of learners across the province. These opportunities are not just about filling a position—they represent a chance to make a lasting impact in schools and communities, where psychosocial support is needed the most.
Why Social Workers Matter in Education
Social workers are an essential link between schools, learners, families, and communities. In the context of the Department of Education, they assist learners facing challenges such as neglect, abuse, trauma, mental health concerns, substance abuse, and poverty. By providing psychosocial support and referrals to appropriate services, social workers ensure that learners can fully participate in and benefit from the education system.
In Gauteng, where many communities face socio-economic pressures, the role of social workers becomes even more significant. The GDE’s decision to expand its social worker team is part of its broader strategy to improve learner performance, reduce drop-out rates, and promote safer, more inclusive school environments.
POSTS: SOCIAL WORKER: GRADE 1 (X11 POSTS)
SALARY : R325 200 per annum
CENTRE :
- Johannesburg Central District Ref No: REFS/022844 (X3 Posts)
- Sedibeng East District Ref No: REFS/022846 (X3 Posts)
- Tshwane North District Ref No: REFS/022850 (X3 Posts)
- Johannesburg East Ref No: REFS/022854
- Tshwane West District Ref No: REFS/022857
REQUIREMENTS :
- A Degree in Social Work (NQF 7). Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
- Ability to implement chapter 5 and 6 of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005.
- Certified copies of ID and a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development environment.
- Have communication, coordination, planning and organizing, report writing skills, teamwork and computer literacy.
- Accomplish tasks, prevent, alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
DUTIES :
- Implement Children’s Act 38 of 2005, PFMA, register ECDs,
- Monitor, facilitate panels and recommendations for funding, maintenance of district database,
- Implementation of provincial and national projects. submission of district reports, investigate ministerial enquiries and submission of reports,
- Working with ECD stakeholders, coordinate and facilitate regional stakeholders’ forums, capacity building for ECD service providers on registration of ECDs,
- Compliance and governance, conduct inspections and monitoring of new, renewal or re-registration of ECD services. guide and support ECD centres to ensure compliance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Mantwa Mogashoa at 066 487 2604
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APPLICATIONS :
Applications must be hand delivered or posted to the relevant district offices and Head office where the post is advertised OR apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. Please see the address below:
District Johannesburg Central [JC]: Physical Address: Corner Morola & Chris Hani Road Soweto College, Pimville Postal Address: P.O. Box 900064, Bertsham, 2013. Enquiries: Mr Linda Mabutho Tel No: (011) 983-2231.
District Sedibeng East [SE]: Physical Address: Corner Joubert & Kruger Street SL & M Building Vereeniging. Postal Address: Private Bag X05, Vereeniging, 1930 Enquiries: Ms. Nomathemba Xawuka Tel No: (016) 440 1717.
District Tshwane North [TN]: Physical Address: Wonderboom Junction 11 Lavender Street, Pretoria. Postal Address: Private Bag X945, Pretoria, 0001 Enquiries Ms Aluciah Malegopo Tel No: (012) 543 4313.
District Johannesburg East [JE]: Physical Address: Sandown High School, 1 North Road, Sandown, Postal Address: Private Bag X9910, Sandton, 2146. Enquiries: Ms Elizabeth Moloko: Tel No: (011) 666-9109.
District Tshwane West [TW]: Physical Address: Klipgat Road Old Hebron College Postal Address: Private Bag X38, Rosslyn, 0200 Enquiries: Ms Priscilla Ravele Tel No: (012) 725 1451.
CLOSING DATE : 04 July 2025
NOTE :
It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialed, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached).
Why This Opportunity Is Worth It
This is not just a job—it’s a chance to uplift young people and strengthen the educational landscape in Gauteng. As a social worker within the Department of Education, you’ll become a change-maker in the lives of learners, especially those facing severe social and emotional barriers to learning.
Joining the GDE team also provides opportunities for professional growth, access to ongoing training, and the fulfillment that comes with making a measurable difference
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