About the Role
The Department of Social Development is looking for a passionate Social Worker to join their team in Cape Town. This role is vital in supporting the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector, ensuring that children receive the best possible start in life. As a Social Worker in this position, you will play a significant role in providing administrative and compliance support across various processes, including registration and funding for ECD centres. Your efforts will directly impact the community by facilitating access to essential services for children and families.
In this dynamic and engaging role, you will work closely with district officials, ECD centres, and field staff, ensuring that all necessary documentation is processed accurately and efficiently. This position not only requires keen organizational skills but also a deep understanding of early child development policies and legislation. Your work will contribute to the betterment of the community and the enhancement of public service, making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children in Cape Town.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development has a profound mandate to promote and protect the welfare of vulnerable individuals and communities across South Africa. With a focus on social justice and community empowerment, the department works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for all citizens. As part of this dedicated team, you will help ensure that early childhood development initiatives are effectively implemented and that children have access to supportive learning environments. Working here means being part of a mission that prioritizes the well-being of society’s most precious members—our children.
What You’ll Do
- Provide administrative and compliance support for ECD registration and funding processes
- Organize and track centre-level documentation required for registration
- Upload and manage digital records of ECD programmes on approved platforms
- Monitor application progress and flag incomplete or incorrect submissions
- Prepare district reports and data updates for site visit readiness
- Liaise with district officials, ECD centres, and field staff to coordinate follow-ups
- Map and update information for ECD centres at the district level
- Accompany officials on site visits, assisting with document collection and queries
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Auxiliary Work or Social Work
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker or Social Auxiliary Worker
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Social Work or Social Auxiliary Work
- Knowledge of early childhood development policies and legislation
- Strong administrative and compliance skills, particularly in record-keeping
- Ability to monitor attendance and progress in ECD programmes
- Skills in mobilizing community resources and collaborating with various stakeholders
- Understanding of data confidentiality and ethical information handling
How to Apply
For application instructions, please refer to the details below.
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Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Certificate or bachelor’s degree in social Auxiliary Work/ Social Work.Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker/ Social Auxiliary Worker.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in Social Work/ Social Auxiliary Work.
Knowledge of early child development, the policies and legislation regulating ECD, age-appropriate stimulation and play-based learning, ECD registration requirement and the ECD subsidy process.
Strong administrative and compliance skills are required, particularly in record keeping and documentation, and the application of ECD registration requirements.
The ability to monitor attendance, incidents and progress in ECD programmes.
The ability to mobilise community resources and to collaborate with NGOs, clinics, schools and other government departments.
Knowledge of data confidentiality and the ethical handling of information.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and compliance support across the Registration, Infrastructure Support, and ECD Subsidy business processes.Processing, organising, and tracking centre-level documentation required for registration and funding.
Uploading and managing digital records of ECD programmes on DBE-approved platforms.
Monitoring application progress and flagging incomplete or incorrect submission of application documentation.
Preparing district reports and data updates, including evidence for site visit readiness.
Liaising with district officials, ECD centres, and field staff to coordinate follow-ups and site visits.
Mapping and updating ECD centre information at the district level.
Accompanying provincial 195 and/or district officials on ECD site visits, supporting document collection, practitioner engagement, and registration/subsidy query resolution.
