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Family Counsellor/ Social Worker: Grade 1- 4 at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
April 13, 2026
Full-time
On-site
REQUIREMENTS:


Bachelor's Degree in Social Workers or equivalent qualification, Appropriate experience in Social Worker after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Registration with SA Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP), Knowledge and experience in Mediating,
Court experience in rendering expert evidence; Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act. Children's Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction); A valid driver's license


Key Performance Areas:


Conduct inquiries to ascertain the best interest of the minor children involved by means of mediation and /or evaluation as per relevant legislation; Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports;
Act as expert witness for the Family Advocate in Court; Ensure proper case flow administration, Travel to townships and rural areas to conduct enquires, interview parties and source references in Family Law disputes.