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Social Worker: Substance Abuse

Department of Social Development, Western Cape Governmentvia Department of Public Service and AdministrationRef: DSD 122/2026

Official source

Source domain: dpsa.gov.za

Collected on 7 November 2026

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What this means

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government is advertising this post. Salary: Grade 1: R338 208 - R397 668 per annum, (OSD as prescribed); Grade 2: R413 004 - R478 395 per annum, (OSD as prescribed); Grade 3: R496 668 - R583 833 per annum, (OSD as prescribed); Grade 4: R608 859 - R754 785 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). Requirements: A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker; Grade 1: no experience; Grade 2: minimum 10 years; Grade 3: minimum 20 years; Grade 4: minimum 30 years appropriate experience after registration. Knowledge of the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act 70 of 2008 and related frameworks.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via or

Enquiries

Ms Fatima Isaacs Tel No: (021) 483 8442

Advertised in circular 40, POST 40/271

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

DSD 122/2026

Amounts

R 338 208, R 397 668, R 413 004

Dates

Closing Date

30 November 2026

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