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Social Worker Grade 1 (X1 Post)

Limpopo Department of Social Development · Mopani District: Rotterdam One Stop

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Opportunity expired: Applications closed on 06 Nov 2026. This vacancy is retained for reference. Do not send an application unless the department confirms it has reopened. Find current vacancies.

Vacancy overview

Department
Limpopo Department of Social Development
Government sphere
Provincial administration
Province
Limpopo
Centre / Location
Mopani District: Rotterdam One Stop
Reference number
DSD/2026/154
Salary
R338 208 per annum (SW – A4)
Closing date
06 Nov 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work as recognised by SAQA.
Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP].
Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).
Knowledge And Skills: Assessment skills, evaluation methods and processes; Supervision Framework for Social
Workers; Social Work legislation; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics;
Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Organising and planning skills; Project planning skills; Psycho social
intervention skills; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation skills; diagnostic and analytical and problem-solving skills; Client orientation and customer focus
skills.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social system and skills to intervene at a point where people interact with their
environmental environment in order to promote their well-being.
Knowledge of programme and project management skills.
Information and knowledge management skills.
People empowerment skills.
Communication and coordination skills.

Key duties and responsibilities

Render social work services with regard to care, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, group, families and communities.
Provide individual and group counselling.
Conduct advance and specialized assessment aimed at identifying condition and justify relevant intervention.
Implement the recommendations on the appropriate intervention required to address the
needs and provide continuous support.
Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes.
Undertake social work research and development, contribute to and assist with the development of policies.
Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

How to apply

Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, Giyani, 0826 or
should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road
Giyani Section A, 0826.

These application details are retained only for reference; the deadline has passed.

Enquiries

General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015)
230 4387 / 4391

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