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The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development is offering 21 Social Worker Grade 1 posts across districts and service delivery centres in the Eastern Cape. Salary is R338 208 to R397 668 per annum (OSD). Reference numbers are DSD 04/11/2026 to DSD 24/11/2026. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
Centres include Amathole (Mnquma, Amahlati, Great Kei), Alfred Nzo (Mount Ayliff, Ntabankulu), OR Tambo (KSD, Ingquza Hill, Mhlontlo), Joe Gqabi (Burgersdorp, Lady Grey), Nelson Mandela Bay (Ebhayi, Zwide, Walmer), Sarah Baartman (Sundays River Valley, Graaff-Reinet), Buffalo City (East London, KWT Thuthuzela Centre, Mdantsane Thuthuzela Centre) and Chris Hani (Emalahleni, Inxuba Yethemba, Sakhisizwe).
Requirements: Standard 10 / Grade 12, a Bachelor of Social Work degree, and latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. A driver’s licence is required within six months of assuming duty if not held at appointment. Social Work experience after SACSSP registration will be considered.
Duties: Render social work services for the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities, implement social development and welfare programmes, support Social Auxiliary Workers and volunteers, keep up to date with developments in Social Work, and perform required administrative functions.
How to apply: Apply through the Eastern Cape Provincial e-Recruitment System before 23:59 on 13 November 2026. Submit a completed new Z83 form (effective 1 January 2021) and a detailed updated CV, quoting the correct reference number for the centre you apply for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Source: Eastern Cape Department of Social Development vacancies, November 2026, advertised with DPSA Circular 39 of 2026. KhabrTV is not the employer. Do not pay anyone to apply. Always check the closing date, reference number and application instructions in the official advertisement before applying. #SouthAfricaJobs #JobsInSouthAfrica #GovernmentJobs
Apply here: https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za