Counsellors Community Office

Empowering Communities, Building Futures.

Investing in People, Growing Stronger Communities.

About Us

Building Stronger Communities Together

The department aims to embody the Batho Pele principles in its efforts to ensure that it provides services in a humane manner, resulting in positive and sustainable outcomes for the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal. Its Service Delivery Improvement Plan includes all the principles of Batho Pele and will be implemented over the next five years.

The Department’s constitutional mandate is based on the fundamental principles of the Constitution outlined in Chapter 2. The Bill of Rights emphasizes equality, human dignity, freedom, security of the person, access to healthcare, food, water, and social security, as well as the rights of the child.

Programmes

Social welfare programs are initiatives designed to support the well-being of individuals and communities, particularly those facing economic hardships or social challenges.

Restorative Services

The Social Welfare Services program aims to provide integrated developmental social welfare services to the poor and vulnerable in partnership with stakeholders.

Children and Families

The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive child and family care and support services to communities in partnerships with stakeholders and civil society organizations.

Development Research

The purpose of this program is to provide sustainable development program which facilitate empowerment of communities, based on empirical research and demographic information.

MEC

MEC FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Ms Mbali Shinga, is a member of the Executive Council of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government. She currently serves as the MEC of the Department Of Social Development Province Of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ms Mbali Shinga

Our Core Values

Performance Driven-Implementation of well-defined strategy

Core values are the fundamental beliefs and guiding principles that shape the culture, behavior, and decision-making processes within an organization or community.

Empathy and Compassion

We believe in walking alongside our clients with genuine understanding and kindness.

Integrity and Professionalism

We are dedicated to providing the best possible care, continuously seeking to improve our skills and knowledge.

Confidentiality and Trust

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality

Empowerment and Growth

Through personalized counseling, we help individuals build resilience, discover their strengths, achieve their personal and emotional goals.

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