POST 13/99 : SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR (GRADE 1- 2) REF NO: 27/2026/FA/WC
SALARY : R477 564 – R893 949 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Office of the Family Advocate: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification which allows for professional registration with the SACSSP; Professional registration with the SACSSP; A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP; Knowledge and experience in Mediation; Court experience in leading Evidence; Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Violence Act; Children’s Act (inclusive Hague Convention on International Child Abduction). Skills and Competencies: Supervisory skills; Facilitation skills; Communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office); Mediation; Interviewing; Conflict resolution; Evaluation and report writing skills; Diversity and conflict management; Attention to detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Oversee child focus forensic assessment services; Supervise risk related to children’s care environment and or contracts; Supervise the provision of Expert witness evidence in Court of Law; Oversee implementation and monitoring operational performance social work Services, Conduct Appropriate Disputes Resolutions, Compile and register Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRR) and Parenting Plans; Manage human; finance and other resources.

ENQUIRIES : Mr A Knowles Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of registration with SACSSP and service certificates of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. Candidates whose name appear on Part B of the Child Register as mandated by Section 123(5) of the Children’s Act, 2005 need not apply

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible, amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa.
CLOSING DATE : 08 May 2026
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.