Cape Town City Centre: Social Worker Supervisor (Adoption Services) posted by CoetzeeHR Consultants

Social Worker Supervisor (Adoption Services) – Registered Social Worker Location: South Africa Employment Type: Permanent / Fixed-Term Sector: Child Protection | Adoption & Permanency Services | NPO / Welfare Organisation About the Role We are seeking an experienced Social Worker Supervisor with proven adoption services experience to provide professional oversight, mentorship, and quality assurance within a child protection and adoption programme. This role is ideal for a SACSSP-registered Social Worker with strong leadership skills, sound ethical judgement, and a deep understanding of adoption legislation, permanency planning, and best-interest-of-the-child principles. Key Responsibilities • Provide clinical and administrative supervision to social workers delivering adoption and child protection services. • Ensure compliance with Children’s Act (38 of 2005), adoption regulations, and DSD Norms and Standards. • Review, guide, and sign off on adoption assessments, statutory reports, and court documentation. • Oversee adoption processes including screening, matching, placement, and post-adoption services. • Ensure ethical, child-centred decision-making in line with best practice and legal requirements. • Support permanency planning, reunification assessments, and alternative care interventions where applicable. • Monitor casework quality, documentation standards, and statutory timeframes. • Prepare programmes and teams for DSD audits, inspections, and court scrutiny. • Ensure POPIA-compliant handling of sensitive child and family information. • Mentor, coach, and develop social workers and auxiliary staff. • Facilitate case discussions, debriefing sessions, and professional development. • Promote ethical practice, staff wellbeing, and a supportive team culture. • Liaise with DSD, Children’s Courts, adoption panels, legal practitioners, and partner organisations. • Represent the organisation professionally in statutory, inter-sectoral, and judicial processes. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in social work • Current SACSSP registration • Minimum 5 years’ experience in adoption and child protection services • Supervisory or senior social work experience (essential) • In-depth knowledge of: o Children’s Act and Adoption Regulations o DSD Norms and Standards o Court processes and statutory reporting o Ethical and professional practice standards • Driver’s license (essential) Key Skills & Competencies • Strong supervisory and leadership capability • Sound legal and ethical judgement • Excellent report writing and documentation skills • Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases • High emotional intelligence and resilience • Strong stakeholder and inter-agency coordination skills • High level of professionalism How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit: • A detailed CV • Proof of SACSSP registration • A brief cover letter outlining adoption and supervisory experience Applications close: 15 January 2026