The Free State Department of Social Development has absorbed 83 social workers from all 5 districts who have been serving the department on a contract basis since 2020, when the country was hit by the Covid 19 pandemic. This absorption of social workers by the Free State contributes to decreasing the number of social work graduates who are still unemployed. Cabinet approved the strategy to absorb social services professionals, which calls for all government departments and the private sector to

The Department of Social Development welcomes the appointment of Ms Angela Sizakele Magangoe as Deputy Director-General: Welfare Services and Ms Tandeka Gloria Ngobo as Chief Financial Officer. Their leadership will enhance the department’s commitment to effective service delivery and financial governance. | Department of Social Development