Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for foster care job in person, the applicant must visit any nearest office of the Department of Social Development or an accredited organisation for child protection.
2. You can visit the Department of Social Development office with the help of contact details link given below. Contact details for all the provinces in South Africa can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the office of any of the above mentioned departments for obtaining the Application form to apply for a foster care job, from the concerned department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page. Fill the application with relevant information and as required.
5. After the application completion, you will be required to attend an assessment process carried out by a social officer at the office, who will assess you.
6. Then, if you are found satisfying for the rules and regulations of the organisation or Department in regard to a child’s protection, you will be recognized good to be offered a foster care job.
7. After necessary verification and validation processes, you will be directed to any place where foster care is required with a referral letter from the organisation or Department.

• Applicant identity document
• Updated resume or CV
• Academic certifications
• A letter from the nearest SAPS
• Photographs for affixation

Department of Social Development,
134, Pretorius Street,
HSRC Building,
Pretoria.
Directions using Google map: Link
Customer Care Help line: 012 312 7727
E-Mail: customercare@dsd.gov.za
Website: Link , Link

List of Department of Social Development Offices

Provincial Contact Numbers:
GAUTENG - (011) 355 7687 / 7977 / 7878
LIMPOPO - (015) 293 6004 / 6054 / 6011 / 6053
NORTH WEST - (018) 387 3434 / 0255 / 3497 / 0281
MPUMALANGA - (013) 766 3098 / 3253 / 3031
FREE STATE - (051) 400 0302 / 0304 / 0307
EASTERN CAPE - (043) 605 5000
KWAZULU-NATAL - (033) 264 5400
WESTERN CAPE - (021) 483 3858/ 3765 / 3158 / 5445
NORTHERN CAPE - (053) 807 5600

• Any person having a valid Identity document and desire to foster a child in need is eligible to apply.
• Any person, who had attained 18 years of age, fit for raising a child and proper and has a desire for fostering a child, can apply.

• Please contact the Office that you visit to apply for fees details.
  

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• All forms are available at your nearest Department of Social Development office or organisation.
  

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• It is necessary for a person who wishes to foster a child, to register in the Department of Social Development or any organisation of child protection as a foster care job seeker.
  

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