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

Reference number

CSDS086-2026

Position

FUNCTIONAL HEAD: WELFARE SERVICES

To be advertised

Internal

External

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

Job level

T15

Scale

R683 952,00 – R949 944,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R902 477,00 – R1 241 035,00 per annum

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

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

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

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

SAP

S70003616

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

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