SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER GRADE 1: CHILD PROTECTION REF NO: O1/E/2026

 

Directorate: Child Protection

SALARY :

R471 330 per annum

CENTRE :

HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent
qualification. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service
Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker, plus eight (8) years’ appropriate
experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the
SACSSP. Knowledge of childcare and protection legislation, child protection
policies, vulnerable children, and the provision of prevention and early
intervention services. Willingness to travel.

 

Competencies needed:

• Programme development, Project management skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Networking skills.
• Communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Professional counselling skills.
• Policy analysis and development skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Report writing.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• People management skills.
• Ability to compile complex reports.

 

Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Innovative and creative.
• Friendly and trustworthy.
• Integrity.

DUTIES :

 

Develop, implement and maintain child protection policies. Monitor, interpret
and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether
legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current
requirements. Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies
and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required.

 

This includes costing the policies. Develop programmes to implement the relevant
policies. Facilitate, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of communitybased prevention and early intervention services for vulnerable children (Risiha). Facilitate the funding of a national body to provide services to vulnerable children. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field.

 

This would, inter alia, entail the following:

(i) Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments.

(ii) Monitor and study the social services, legal, and policy framework continuously.

(iii) Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, nongovernment institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognisance of the latest developments in the relevant fields. Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed. Research and development. Perform the administrative functions required in the unit.

 

ENQUIRIES :

 

Ms B. Sambo Tel No: (012) 312-7178

 

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HIV AND AIDS CAPACITY BUILDING REF NO: O1/F/2026

 

Directorate: HIV/AIDS Care and Support

SALARY :

R487 197 per annum

CENTRE :

HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social
Sciences/ Development Studies/ Social Work Plus 2-3 years’ experience in HIV
and AIDS field, and experience in capacity building, training and development.
Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector. Knowledge and
understanding of Public Service, departmental policies, procedures and
regulations.

 

Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislations and policies in the HIV and AIDS field and Skills Development Act. Knowledge and understanding of the DSD HIV and AIDS Comprehensive Strategy. Knowledge and understanding of legislations, policies and strategies pertaining to HIV. Knowledge and understanding of guidelines and frameworks for Psychosocial Support in context of HIV. Knowledge and understanding of POPIA, PAIA and PAJA. Knowledge in SAQA, QCTO and SETA processes.

Competencies needed:

 

• Computer literacy skills. Analytical Skills.
• Policy analysis and development skills.
• Project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Client orientation and customer focus skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Report writing.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Programme management skills.

 

Attributes:

 

• Analytical thinker.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Friendly and trustworthy.
• Systematic and logical.
• Adaptable.
• Disciplined.
• Diplomacy.
• Assertive and persuasive.
• Emotional intelligence.

 

DUTIES :

 

Develop, implement and monitor HIV and AIDS policies, procedures and
programmes in line with the national legislation, norms and standards.
Coordinate HIV/AIDS capacity building programmes. Facilitate accreditation of
capacity building programmes developed by the Directorate, with relevant
bodies such as the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.

Coordinate and manage capacity building stakeholders for HIV&AIDS in the
country. Develop a database of all beneficiaries or participants capacitated on
programmes developed by the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES :

Dr L Nziyane Tel No: (012) 312-7110/ 7300

 

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