SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS : Applications Must Be Submitted Via One of The Following Options: Or Provincial Office:
Hand Delivery: Albertina Sisulu Building, No 7 Beatrice Street (behind KFC-Alexandra
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Road), King William’s Town, for the attention of Ms. A Njaba or Post to The Director:
HRA: Social Development, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho, 5605. For Districts Are to Be
Sent To The Following: Alfred Nzo: The District Director, Department of Social
Development, Private Bag X401, Mount Ayliff, 4735 or hand deliver at Room 7 Mt Ayliff
Counseling Centre, Garane Street for the attention of Mr S Shweni. Enquiries may be
directed to Mr S Shweni at 039 – 2540900
Amathole: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X
9066, East London, 5200, or hand delivered at Absa Building, No. 85 Oxford Street, East
London for the attention of Ms Z. Habe. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Habe at
0437116626
Buffalo City Metro: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private
Bag X9066, East London 5200, or hand deliver at Ideal Homes Building, No 172 Oxford
Street, East London, for the attention of Ms P. Kula Enquiries may be directed to Ms P.
Kula 043 705-5675.
Chris Hani: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag
X7191, Queenstown 5320 or hand deliver at Pandarosa Building, 54 Ebden Street,
Queenstown, for the attention of Ms N Mzinjana. Enquiries may be directed to Ms
Mzinjana at (045) 8083709
Joe Gqabi: The District Director, Department of Social Development and Special
Programmes, Private Bag X 1002, Aliwal North or hand delivered at Aliwal North Spar
Hotel, Dan-Pienaar Street, Aliwal North Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Duba at 051
633-1616 OR Ms P Tsuputse at 051 633-1609.
Nelson Mandela Metro: The District Director, Department of Social Development,
Private bag X 3906 North End 5056 or hand delivered at Room 208, Ibhayi Bulding,
Straundale Road Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson 041 406-5750
Sarah Baartman: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag
X 1008, Grahamstown, 6139, or hand delivered at Room 11, 2nd floor, Corner African
and Hill Street, Old SABC Building, Grahamstown Enquiries may be directed to Mr M
Sipambo at 046 636-1484
OR Tambo: Department of Social Development Private Bag X6000 Mthatha 5099 or
hand delivered to office number 10-126 10th floor Botha Sigcawu Building, Corner Leeds
and Owen Street, Mthatha, 5099 for attention of Mrs Z Dlanjwa (047 531 2504). The erecruitment system which is available on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The eRecruitment System Closes at 23: 59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches,
for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email
with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to:
zukisa.moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za (NB: FOR Technical Glitches Only – NO CVs). Technical
support is limited to working hours: (08:0016:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri).
Should you submit your applications/CVs to: zukisa.moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za and not as
specified – your application will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Enquiries
can be directed to Ms Z. Moyeni at 043 605-5101 OR Ms A Njaba 043 605-5110. ERecruitment Technical Enquiries: zukisa.moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 19 April 2023
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January
2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully
completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment
system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who
submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an
unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents
to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be
required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
PROVISIONAL ADMIN CLERK REF NO. DSD 37/03/2023)
SALARY : R181 599.per annum (level 5)
CENTRE : Sarah Baartman: Humansdorp LSO
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate. Computer literacy or computer as a passed module or
subject. Competencies: Good understanding of Public Service prescripts. Knowledge of
PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Extensive computer literacy. Knowledge of general
administration in the Public Service. Good understanding of procure to pay operations.
Excellent communication skills and analytical ability.
DUTIES : Render asset management clerical support. Render demand and acquisition clerical
support. Render logistical support services. Compile Monthly, Quarterly and Annual
Reports
ENQUIRIES : may be directed to M Sipambo at Tel No: 046 636-1484
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 12/185 : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GR1 (2 POSTS)
SALARY : R154 950.per annum
CENTRE : BCM: Mdantsane 1 LSO (Ref no. DSD 38/03/2023)
OR Tambo: Libode LSO (Ref no. DSD 39/03/2023)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African
Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as an Auxiliary Social Worker with the
South African Council for (latest copy/current year. Computer literacy. A valid South
African driver’s license will be an added advantage. Competencies: Ability to work
independently and under pressure. Experience in community involvement.
Communication skills (both verbal and written).
DUTIES : Provide administrative support to Social Workers. Conduct awareness campaigns on
child abuse, abuse of older persons, abuse of substances, abuse of women and persons
living with disability. Monitor Home Based Community Care Centres. Maintain an
efficient and effective system to ensure a smooth flow of information to Social Workers
and Clients
ENQUIRIES : BCM Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Kula Tel No: 043 705-5675.
OR Tambo Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Dlanjwa at Tel No: 047 531 0944.
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 12/186 : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GR1 REF NO. DSD 40/03/2023 (3 POSTS)
SALARY : R154 950.per annum
CENTRE : Chris Hani: Ezibeleni OSC
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African
Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as an Auxiliary Social Worker with the
South African Council for (latest copy/current year. Computer literacy. A valid South
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African driver’s license will be an added advantage. Competencies: Ability to work
independently and under pressure. Experience in community involvement.
Communication skills (both verbal and written).
DUTIES : Be responsible for crime prevention programmes to young persons at risk in and out of
school. Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion programmes by
gathering information for report writing, and like skills programmes. Provide home-based
supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in
prisons or residential care facilities. Provide supervision services to those young persons
placed by the court under community service and probation supervision orders. Be
responsible for family finding or tracing where it is necessary.
ENQUIRIES : Chris Hani Enquiries may be directed to Ms Mzinjana at Tel No: (045) 8083709.
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 12/187 : FOOD SERVICE AID WORKER/ SUPERVISOR (7 POSTS)
SALARY : R151 884.per annum (level 4)
CENTRE : Chris Hani: Ezibeleni OSC (Ref no. DSD 41/10/2022) (3Posts)
Joe Gqabi: Maletswai OSC (Ref no. DSD 42/03/2023) (4 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 7 or ABET Level 4, ability to read and write Competencies: Communication skills,
problem solving skills, Computer literacy skills
DUTIES : Supervise staff working under food service section, ensure that staff members under
his/her unit filled their work plan on time, Perform general assistant work (load and off
load goods, equipment to relevant destination. Work closely with Centre Manager and
Staff within the Centre, cleaning, assist in repair of equipment in the Centre, ensure
clean a clean yard and garden, report damaged machinery, maintain and keep record of
the allocated tools Cleaning and tiding up the facility, ensure timeous submission of the
assigned task, Assist in any duties that may be tasked from time to time,
ENQUIRIES : Chris Hani Enquiries may be directed to Ms Mzinjana at Tel No: (045) 8083709.
Joe Gqabi Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Duba at Tel No: 051 633-1616
OR Ms P Tsuputse at Tel No: 051 633-1609
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za.
POST 12/188 : LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR REF NO. DSD 43/03/2023
SALARY : R151 884.00per annum (level 4)
CENTRE : NMM: Ernest Malgas Treatment Centre
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or Grade 12. 5 years previous experience in laundry services
Competencies: Ability to read and write. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to operate washing and ironing equipment. Computer skills will be an added
advantage.
DUTIES : Stock keeping and ordering of laundry material. Supervise activities concerning,
washing, drying, ironing, folding and storing of laundry linen closets. Keep equipment
and laundry area clean. Report any damaged laundry. Record stock issuing of stock
issuing to section
ENQUIRIES : NMM: Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson Tel No: 041 406-5750
E-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: zukisa.moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 12/189 : CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GR1 (2 POSTS)
SALARY : R147 366 per annum
CENTRE : BCM: John X Merrimen (Ref no. DSD 44/03/2023)
NMM: Erica Place of Safety (Ref no. DSD 45/03/2023)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Basic Qualification in Child and
Youth Care Certificate or Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy. Must not be listed in the National Register for Sex Offenders.
Computer literacy. Drivers’ license will be an added advantage. Competencies: Good
Communication. Ability to intervene and resolve conflict. Problem solving. Ability to work
with children.
DUTIES : Holistic care of children/youth in conflict with the law in residential care. Serve on a multidisciplinary team. Behaviour Management of children/youth in conflict with the law.
Development and execution of residential developmental and recreational programmes.
Writing and presenting reports. Mentoring and counselling individual young people.
Willingness to learn. Willingness to work shifts and weekends
ENQUIRIES : BCM Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Kula Tel No: 043 705-5675.
NMM: Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson Tel No: 041 406-5750.
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
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POST 12/190 : ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GR1 (2 POSTS)
SALARY : R147 366.per annum
CENTRE : Joe Gqabi: Lady Grey LSO (Ref no. DSD 46/03/2023)
OR Tambo: Tsolo LSO (Ref no. DSD 47/03/2023)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Proficiency in computers and
inventories would be an added advantage. Competencies: Interpersonal skills/the ability
to interact with people and community structures Compassion for those in need and the
vulnerable/understanding of social dynamics of communities and basic knowledge of
community development. Passion in community development. Willingness to learn.
Communication skills. Knowledge of local language and culture.
DUTIES : Must have knowledge of community development environment, attitudes and values for
the engagement in the social development of communities. Must understand the social
dynamics of communities. Must be able to assist with the facilitation and implementation
of various social development programs/interventions.
ENQUIRIES : Joe Gqabi Ms N. Duba at Tel No: 051 633-1616
OR Ms P Tsuputse at Tel No: 051 633-1609.
OR Tambo Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Dlanjwa at Tel No: 047 531 0944.
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 12/191 : HANDYMAN (2 POSTS)
SALARY : R128 166.00per annum (level 3)
CENTRE : Chris Hani: Ezibeleni OSC (Ref no. DSD 48/03/2023)
Joe Gqabi: Maletswai OSC (Ref No. DSD 49/03/2023)
REQUIREMENTS : ABET/Grade 7 (NQF Level 4), ability to read and write Trade Certificate/ Qualification
will be an added advantage. One (1) year work experience in a Secure Centre will be
necessary. Competencies; A good understanding of the following: General Farm work/
activities; General farm infrastructure maintenance activities; Communication Skills.
Knowledge of operating machinery / gardening tools and be willing to work overtime in
case of emergency
DUTIES : Infrastructure maintenance. Conduct regular building inspections. General farm work/
activities. Repair broken furniture and equipment. Report defects in terms of
infrastructure and equipment. Safekeeping of maintenance tools and supplies. Attend to
minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry problems.
ENQUIRIES : Chris Hani Enquiries may be directed to Ms Mzinjana at Tel No: (045) 8083709.
Joe Gqabi Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Duba at Tel No: 051 633-1616
OR Ms P Tsuputse at Tel No: 051 633-1609
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 12/192 : DRIVER REF NO. DSD 50/03/2023
SALARY : R128 166.per annum (level 3)
CENTRE : NMM District Office
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/ NQF Level 4 qualification / equivalent relevant experience.
A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Possession of PDP will be an
added advantage. At least 2 years’ experience as a driver. Shortlisted candidates will
undergo a competency assessment on driving. Competencies: The ability to
communicate in Xhosa and English. Reading and writing skills. Preparedness to work
during weekends, holidays and after hours as and when necessary.
DUTIES : Driving for District Office. Responsible for transporting of goods/mail to and from District
office to post office as well as Area/District office and wherever it is required to deliver
and collect goods.
ENQUIRES : NMM: Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson Tel No: 041 406-5750.
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
POST 12/193 : DRIVER REF NO. DSD 51/03/2023
SALARY : R128 166.per annum (level 3)
CENTRE : Provincial Office
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/ NQF Level 4 qualification / equivalent relevant experience.
A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Possession of PDP will be an
added advantage. At least 2 years’ experience as a driver. Shortlisted candidates will
undergo a competency assessment on driving. Competencies: The ability to
communicate in Xhosa and English. Reading and writing skills. Preparedness to work
during weekends, holidays and after hours as and when necessary.
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DUTIES : Responsible for transportation of departmental officials to various destinations across
the Province. Assist in delivery of mail to various points. Taking vehicles for
service/maintenance purposes. Assist in loading and off-loading Departmental goods
ENQUIRIES : Provincial Office Enquiries may be directed to A Njaba at Tel No: 043 605 5110/ 5101.
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za
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