Senior Social Worker Grade 7 – Omaheke Regional Council
Job Description
Job Summary
Employer: Omaheke Regional Council
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gobabis, Namibia
Category: Social Work
Salary: N$ 305,684 – N$ 365,322
Closing Date: 2026-12-07
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, Coordination and Reporting.
- Interpret National Policy and convert into service delivery plan.
- Implement Policies and regulations in the best interest of the children Policy.
- Advocate and mobilize the community on rights and responsibilities of Children.
- Conduct statutory and non-statutory work in terms of relevant legislation.
- Plan and co-ordinate Child Welfare Services in the Region through appropriate and relevant forums.
- Capacity building & system strengthening.
- Ensure maximum implementation of performance management through signing performance Agreements and monthly reviews of Performance Agreement’s with staff members reporting to you.
- Provide input into compilation of the regional directorate budget & budget forward plan.
- Prepare requests for funding from the Government and development partners.
- The incumbent is authorized to oversee implementation of the sub-divisions functions within approved police and procedural guidelines.
- Supervise statutory and non-statutory work in terms of relevant legislation.
- Plan and co-ordinate child Welfare Services in the Region through appropriate and relevant forums.
- Conduct investigations regarding the Child Care and Protection Act, 2015 (Act No. 3 of 2015).
Requirements
Registration as Social Worker with the Health Professions Council of Namibia plus four (4) years appropriate experience.
Salary
N$ 305,684 – N$ 365,322
How to Apply
Applications must be addressed to: The Chief Regional Officer, Omaheke Regional Council, Private Bag 2277, Gobabis. Or hand delivery to: [same address]. Enquiries: Ms. C Adams, Tel No: 062 566 537 or Ms. Esther Shindinge, Tel No: 061 2833170.
Closing Date: 07 DECEMBER 2026.
