CSDS086-2026 FUNCTIONAL HEAD: WELFARE SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |

Division: Social Development and Strategic Interest Group |

Section: Integrated Community and Welfare Services |

Location: All regions |

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Reference number | CSDS086-2026 |

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Position | FUNCTIONAL HEAD: WELFARE SERVICES |

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To be advertised | Internal | External |

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This position seeks to attract (external) | African female | African male | Coloured female | Coloured male | Indian female |

Indian male | White female | White male | Person with disability | All categories |

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Job level | T15 |

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Scale | R683 952,00 – R949 944,00 per annum |

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Estimated remuneration package | R902 477,00 – R1 241 035,00 per annum |

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Job purpose | To facilitate the development of communities through the mobilisation of communities and coordination of services rendered by the City of Tshwane and other service providers by implementing projects and programmes in areas where there are gaps through an emphasis on gender, older persons, people with disabilities, the youth and families |

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Appointment requirements | Bachelor of Social Work degree Registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions At least six years’ relevant working experience in a social work environment Supervisory experience will be an added advantage A valid Code B driving licence Computer literacy Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost |

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Competency requirements of the post | Planning and organising skills; sound social work-specific technical knowledge and experience; ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal and stakeholder relationships; strong action orientation with the ability to meet deadlines and achieve service delivery objectives; ability to effectively manage time, staff, resources and work programmes; effective communication skills; knowledge of local languages; good interpersonal skills; analytical thinking skills; innovative thinking skills; self-disciplined and self-driven person; ability to perform work under pressure |

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Primary functions | Oversee and manage the establishment and coordination of programmes and projects for vulnerable groups, including women, children, older persons and the youth Oversee and manage counselling, filing and reporting processes Oversee and manage case management and reporting Oversee and manage the process of establishing partnerships Oversee and manage the process of community profiling and guide development interventions Participate in City development interventions Execute generic personnel management functions |

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SAP | S70003616 |

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New/natural attrition | Natural attrition |

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Enquiries | L Joe (012 358 4653) or B Buthelezi (012 358 8885) |