PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: FREE STATE

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need:
Provincial Office: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference
number, Department of Social Development, Old Standard Bank Building Private Bag
X20616, 14 Charlotte Maxeke & Wesburger Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 or Email to
Recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za
Tshireletsong Child & Youth Care Centre: Please forward your application quoting
the relevant reference number, Department of Social Development, Tshireletsong
Child & Youth Care Centre, Phola Park, Next to Legae High School, Bochabela,
Bloemfontein,9323 or Email to Recruitment.Tshireletsong@fssocdev.gov.za
Thekolohelong Welfare Centre: Please forward your application quoting the relevant
reference number, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X850 Witsieshoek
9866 or hand deliver to Department of Social Development 6065 Phatsoane
Phuthaditjaba 9866 or Email to Recruitment.Thekolohelong@fssocdev.gov.za
Thabo Mofutsanyana District (Bethlehem Office): Department of Social
Development, Johan Blignaut Street, Sederhof Building, Bethlehem 9700 or Email to
Recruitment.Bethlehem@fssocdev.gov.za
Leratong Child & Youth Care Centre: Please forward your application quoting the
relevant reference number, Department of Social Development, 1809 Mokhethi Street
Phuthaditjhaba 9866 or Email to Recruitment.Leratong@fssocdev.gov.za
Matete Matches Secure Care Centre: Please forward your application quoting the
relevant reference number, Plot 39 Smaldeel Road, Maokeng, 9499 or hand deliver to
Department of Social Development, Matete Matches, Plot 39 Smaldeel Road,
Maokeng, 9499 or Email to Recruitment.Matete@fssocdev.gov.za
Xhariep District: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference
number, Department of Social Development, 15 Dawid Street Trompsburg 9913 or
Email to Recruitment.Xhariep@fssocdev.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2025

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01January
2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for
employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Please ensure that the specific reference
number is quoted correctly. 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. Shortlisted candidates will
be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents
to HR on or before the day of the interview: should you be in possession of a foreign
qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted. Failure to submit all the
requested documents will disqualify your application. Correspondence will be limited
to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months
after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check
(criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification and
previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to
security clearance processes. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation
period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result
in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has
already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from
previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply

POST 11/68 : CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1 (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : R174 711 per annum, (The grade and salary on appointment will be determined by the
successful candidate’s previous appropriate experience)

CENTRE : Tshireletsong Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSDFS 20/25 (X2 Posts)
Leratong Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSDFS 21/25 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (grade 12). FET level 4 will be an added
advantage. Relevant qualification that allows for registration with the South African
Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); Registration with the SACSSP as a
registered Child and Youth Care Worker.

DUTIES : Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Ensure that
children/youth receive medical services. Assist with the implementation of planned
activities, developmental and therapeutic programmes. Engage in basic life space
work to promote the development and care of children and youth. Perform
administrative work relevant to the job.

ENQUIRIES : Tshireletsong Child & Youth Care Centre: Mr. M Speelman at 066 487 5955
Leratong Child & Youth Care Center: Ms. T Nhlapo at 066 485 9783

OST 11/67 : CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER TEAM LEADER GRADE 1 REF NO: DSDFS 19/25 (X1 POST)

SALARY : R184 455 per annum

CENTRE : Matete Matches Secure Care Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/National Certificate (Vocational). Registered with the South African Council
for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as a registered Child and Youth Care
Worker. A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work
after obtaining the require qualification.

DUTIES : Serve as a team leader for Child and Youth care worker during a shift. Undertake
inspections during a shift and report on incidents Serve as a team leader for Child and
Youth care Worker during a shift. Undertake inspections during a shift and report on
incidents and problems identified. Perform administrative work relevant to the job.
Assist with the care of children as the need arise.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Ramokhele at 062 520 3377

POST 11/66 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 2 (GENERAL NURSING – PN-A3) REF NO: DSD 18/25 (X1 POST)

SALARY : Grade 1: R307 473 per annum
Grade 2: R375 480 per annum
Grade 3: R451 533 per annum

CENTRE : Thekolohelong Welfare Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate National Diploma/Degree in Nursing. Current registration with the South
African Nursing Council. Candidates are expected to have the recognizable applicable
experience as determined by the OSD in terms of the different grades. Know nursing
care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other applicable legislations. The
candidate must have good communication skills, both verbal and written and able to
work in a team. Candidate must have good ethical practice and a caring attitude.
Manage workplace discipline and have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of
Batho-Pele principles. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related
legal and ethical nursing practices. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Human
Resource and Financial policies and practices. Experience: Grade 1: None after
registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A
minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration
as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20
years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

DUTIES : Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing
standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care
as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the
relevant health facility.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Jikeka Tel No: 066 485 9596

OST 11/65 : SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER GRADE 1: REF NO: DSDFS 16/25 (X1 POST)

SALARY : R429 573 – R487 650 per annum

CENTRE : Provincial Office

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Current Registration with the South
African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP). A minimum of 8 years’
experience in Social Work.

DUTIES : Develop, implement and maintain social work policies: monitor, interpret and review
legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the 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, including costing the policies; Develop
programmes to implement the relevant policies. Keep up to date with new
developments in the social work field, study professional journals and publications to
ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments; Monitor and study the social
services legal and policy framework continuously; Liaise/attend meetings with other
departments, non-government institutions and relevant stakeholders to take
cognizance 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 M Jafta at 066 487 6135

POST 11/64 : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1: REF NO: DSDFS 17/25 (X1 POST)

SALARY : R452 667 per annum

CENTRE : Tshireletsong Child & Youth Care Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Current Registration with the South
African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. A
minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in Social Work.

DUTIES : Render Social work services regarding the care, support, protection and development
of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant
programs. Attend to any other matter that could result in, or stem from, social instability
in any form. Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and
volunteer to ensure an effective social work service. Keep up to date with new
developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Supervise all administrative
functions required in the unit and undertake the higher levels administrative functions.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Speelman at 066 487 5955

We wish you all the best with your applications