SAPS Social Worker (Warrant Officer) Vacancy 2026 | Head Office, Pretoria | Salary R385,740 per annum | Apply by 7 August 2026
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Social Worker (Warrant Officer) within Social Work Services at the SAPS Head Office in Pretoria.
This is an excellent opportunity for registered Social Workers who are passionate about employee wellness, occupational social work and making a meaningful contribution to the South African Police Service.
Job Overview
| Position | Social Worker (Warrant Officer) |
|---|---|
| Employer | South African Police Service (SAPS) |
| Division | Social Work Services |
| Location | SAPS Head Office, Pretoria |
| Salary | R385,740 per annum |
| Salary Level | Band B1 |
| Reference Number | HRM 11/2026 |
| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Closing Date | 7 August 2026 |
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive occupational social work services to SAPS members through proactive, restorative and community-based interventions.
The role also involves supporting governance and management information processes while promoting the wellbeing of employees through professional social work services.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
-Render comprehensive occupational social work services through proactive interventions.
-Provide restorative social work interventions to clients.
-Implement social work community work models.
-Ensure compliance with governance standards and management information requirements.
-Support the National Head Office Social Work Services Movement Desk.
-Promote and market SAPS Social Work Services.
-Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
-Travel when required to provide services and attend training.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate/National Certificate Vocational recorded on the National Learner Record Database at NQF Level 4).
- A four-year Degree in Social Work accredited by SAQA at NQF Level 7 or higher.
- Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and proof of valid registration for the 2026/2027 financial year.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- South African citizenship.
- Computer literacy.
- No criminal record or pending criminal, departmental or civil cases.
- No visible tattoos while wearing the SAPS uniform.
- Medical, physical and psychological fitness.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Planning and administration skills.
- Self-management skills.
- Computer literacy, including:
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Professionalism, accountability and integrity.
The following will be an added advantage:
- Experience in supervision or management.
- Experience in facilitation and presentations.
- Relevant courses related to the field.
Why Join SAPS?
Joining SAPS offers you the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful contribution to employee wellness within the South African Police Service.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary professional team.
- Build your career in occupational social work.
- Receive a competitive annual salary of R385,740.
- Serve the country through one of South Africa’s most important public institutions.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
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