Social Services · Circular 24 of 2026

Social Worker GR 1: ECD Centres - Conditional Grant

Department of Education

Overview

Social worker needed at the Department of Education Head Office in Mbombela to monitor and support ECD conditional grant programmes and supervise social auxiliary workers.

Requirements

  • A recognized Bachelors Degree in social work (NQF Level 7).
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
  • In-depth knowledge of psycho-social interventions, Education White Paper 6 on Inclusive Education as well as diverse barriers to learning and development.
  • Computer literacy.
  • A valid driver’s license.

Duties

  • Monitor and support Conditional Grant ECD programs on compliance as per norms and standards.
  • Facilitate the registration and renewal of ECD centers.
  • Verify the screening of children who are eligible for funding.
  • Mentor and Supervise Social Auxiliary workers.
  • Allocate tasks to Social Auxiliary workers.
  • Facilitate local stakeholder meetings.
  • Render parental care giver training.
  • Render administration services.

How to apply

Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. EK Siwela Tel No: (013) 766 5922

Notes

Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Post 24/280, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Education by 30 July 2026, quoting reference A5/105. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Salary
R338 208 p/a
Closing date
30 July 2026
Reference
A5/105
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.