The following Government Departments are looking for suitably qualified applicants to apply for their various Social Worker Vacancies. The Closing Date for applications is the 8th July 2022
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: SOCIAL WORKER
REF NO: ECHEALTH/SW/FEPH/ARP/02/06/2022
LOCATION: SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT, FORT ENGLAND PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: GRADE 1: R261 456 – R303 093 PER ANNUM (OSD
GRADE 2: R321 540 – R369 258 PER ANNUM (OSD)
GRADE 3: R389 991 – R452 106 PER ANNUM (OSD)
GRADE 4: R479 640 – R572 715 PER ANNUM (OSD)
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENT
- Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP.
- Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker.
- Grade 1: None required.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- Computer literacy and valid driver’s licence
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Render social work service with regard to care, support and protection of vulnerable individuals, family and communities through relevant programmes.
- To protect and promote rights of families, children, woman and older person.
- To integrate family members, help unknown clients and psych patients with relevant intervention.
- Implement recommended intervention continuous assessment, counselling, guidance and advice to the affected individuals, groups and families.
- To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions.
- To submit or present report on progress and identified further interventions.
- Render outreach and in-reach services to identified service points as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To produce and maintain records of social workers, processes and outcomes.
- Supervise and assess placement progress of social workers as played by various tertiary institutions
Applications should be submitted to: HR Office, Fort England Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag x1002, Grahamstown, 6140 or hand delivery to: Human Resource Office, Fort England Psychiatric Hospital, York Street, Grahamstown, 6140.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Nazo Tel no 046 602 2300
POST 2: SOCIAL WORKER X2 POSTS
REF NO: ECHEALTH/SW/NMAH/ARP/02/06/2022
LOCATION: OR TAMBO DISTRICT, NELSON MANDELA ACADEMIC HOSPITAL, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: GRADE 1: R261 456 – R303 093 PER ANNUM (OSD
GRADE 2: R321 540 – R369 258 PER ANNUM (OSD)
GRADE 3: R389 991 – R452 106 PER ANNUM (OSD)
GRADE 4: R479 640 – R572 715 PER ANNUM (OSD)
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP.
- Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker.
- Grade 1: None required.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- Computer literacy and valid driver’s licence
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Render social work service with regard to care, support and protection of vulnerable individuals, family and communities through relevant programmes.
- To integrate family members, help unknown clients and psych patients with relevant intervention.
- Implement recommended intervention continuous assessment, counselling, guidance and advice to the affected individuals, groups and families.
- To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions.
- To submit or present report on progress and identified further interventions.
- Render outreach and in-reach services to identified service points as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To produce and maintain records of social workers, processes and outcomes.
- Supervise and assess placement progress of social workers as played by various tertiary institutions
Applications should be submitted to: Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Private Bag x5014 Mthatha 5099. Hand Deliver to: Human Resource Office, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha 5099
ENQUIRIES: Ms Calaza Tel no: 047 502 4469
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Application for Employment Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EDITABLE FORM a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Furthermore, Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV
Communication from the HR of the department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR
- DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR1
REF NO: DSD 09/06/2022
LOCATION: BCM: DIMBAZA SERVICE OFFICE, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: R389 991 PER ANNUM
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work.
- Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
- Minimum of 7 (seven) years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration and practiced as a Social Worker.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid South African driver’s license.
- Competencies; Leadership and understanding of new Social Welfare paradigm, policies, legislation and regulations that underpins the delivery of Social Development service in the NPOs, CBOs, and FBOs.
- Understanding of Service Level Agreement and ability to communicate this to appropriate stakeholders.
- Project management, Research and analytical skills.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and display initiative.
- Understanding of public sector transformation and equity issues.
- Presentation and facilitation skills including sound report writing abilities.
- Financial, Supply Experience in community involvement.
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that a Social Work Service with regard to care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered.
- Supervise and advise Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers to ensure an effective social work service.
- Keep up to date with the new developments in the Social Work field.
- Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
- Be responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school.
- Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills Programmes.
- Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities
Applications should be sent to: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9066, East London 5200, or hand deliver at Ideal Homes Building, No 172 Oxford Street, East London
POST 2: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR1
REF NO: DSD 10/06/2022
LOCATION: EL SERVICE OFFICE, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: R389 991 PER ANNUM
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work.
- Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
- Minimum of 7 (seven) years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration and practiced as a Social Worker.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid South African driver’s license.
- Competencies; Leadership and understanding of new Social Welfare paradigm, policies, legislation and regulations that underpins the delivery of Social Development service in the NPOs, CBOs, and FBOs.
- Understanding of Service Level Agreement and ability to communicate this to appropriate stakeholders.
- Project management, Research and analytical skills.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and display initiative.
- Understanding of public sector transformation and equity issues.
- Presentation and facilitation skills including sound report writing abilities.
- Financial, Supply Experience in community involvement.
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that a Social Work Service with regard to care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered.
- Supervise and advise Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers to ensure an effective social work service.
- Keep up to date with the new developments in the Social Work field.
- Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
- Be responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school.
- Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills Programmes.
- Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities
Applications should be sent to: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9066, East London 5200, or hand deliver at Ideal Homes Building, No 172 Oxford Street, East London
POST 3: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR1
REF NO: DSD 11/06/2022
LOCATION: JOE GQABI: MT FLETCHER SERVICE OFFICE, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: R389 991 PER ANNUM
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work.
- Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
- Minimum of 7 (seven) years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration and practiced as a Social Worker.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid South African driver’s license.
- Competencies; Leadership and understanding of new Social Welfare paradigm, policies, legislation and regulations that underpins the delivery of Social Development service in the NPOs, CBOs, and FBOs.
- Understanding of Service Level Agreement and ability to communicate this to appropriate stakeholders.
- Project management, Research and analytical skills.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and display initiative.
- Understanding of public sector transformation and equity issues.
- Presentation and facilitation skills including sound report writing abilities.
- Financial, Supply Experience in community involvement.
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that a Social Work Service with regard to care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered.
- Supervise and advise Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers to ensure an effective social work service.
- Keep up to date with the new developments in the Social Work field.
- Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
- Be responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school.
- Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills Programmes.
- Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities
Applications should be sent to: The District Director, Department of Social Development and Special Programmes, Private Bag X 1002, Aliwal North or hand delivered at Aliwal North Spar Hotel, Dan-Pienaar Street, Aliwal North
POST 4: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GR1
REF NO: DSD 12/06/2022
LOCATION: OR TAMBO: PORT ST JOHNS SERVICE OFFICE, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: R389 991 PER ANNUM
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work.
- Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
- Minimum of 7 (seven) years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration and practiced as a Social Worker.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid South African driver’s license.
- Competencies; Leadership and understanding of new Social Welfare paradigm, policies, legislation and regulations that underpins the delivery of Social Development service in the NPOs, CBOs, and FBOs.
- Understanding of Service Level Agreement and ability to communicate this to appropriate stakeholders.
- Project management, Research and analytical skills.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of service delivery.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and display initiative.
- Understanding of public sector transformation and equity issues.
- Presentation and facilitation skills including sound report writing abilities.
- Financial, Supply Experience in community involvement.
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that a Social Work Service with regard to care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered.
- Supervise and advise Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers to ensure an effective social work service.
- Keep up to date with the new developments in the Social Work field.
- Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions.
- Be responsible for crime prevention Programmes to young persons at risk in and out of school.
- Assist the Probation Officers in the implementation of diversion Programmes by gathering information for report writing, and like skills Programmes.
- Provide home-based supervision of young persons who are awaiting trial in the community rather than in prisons or residential care facilities
Applications should be sent to: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 6000, Umtata, 5099 or hand delivered to at Room No 1045, 10th floor Botha Sigcau Building
POST 5: SOCIAL WORK GRADE 1
REF NO: DSD 29/06/2022
LOCATION: SARAH BAARTMAN: KOUKAMA SERVICE OFFICE, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: R261 372 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 07)
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate plus a Degree in Social Work, registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker.
- A valid code 8 driver’s license.
- Computer literacy.
- Competencies; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
- Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well – being.
- Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, familiar, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem – solving capabilities.
- Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
- Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
- Ability to mentor and coach Social Auxiliary Workers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Render a social work service with regard with to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant Programmes. Support Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Work and Social Welfare fields.
- Perform all the administrative functions required
Applications should be sent to: The District Directot, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 1008, Grahamstown, 6139, or hand delivered at Room 11, 2nd floor, Corner African and Hill Street, Old SABC Building, Grahamstown
POST 6: SOCIAL WORK GRADE 1
REF NO: DSD 30/06/2022
LOCATION: NDLAMBE SERVICE OFFICE, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: R261 372 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 07)
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate plus a Degree in Social Work, registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker.
- A valid code 8 driver’s license.
- Computer literacy.
- Competencies; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.
- Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well – being.
- Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, familiar, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem – solving capabilities.
- Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.
- Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
- Ability to mentor and coach Social Auxiliary Workers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Render a social work service with regard with to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant Programmes. Support Social Auxiliary Workers and Volunteers.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the Social Work and Social Welfare fields.
- Perform all the administrative functions required
Application should be sent to: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 401, Mount Ayliff, 4735 or hand deliver at Room 7 Mt Ayliff Counseling Centre, Garane Street
POST 7: SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GRADE 1
REF NO: DSD 44/06/2022
LOCATION: CHRIS HANI: DISTRICT OFFICE, EASTERN CAPE
SALARY: R150 438 PER ANNUM
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as an Auxiliary Social Worker with the South African Council for (latest copy/current year.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage.
- Competencies; Ability to work independently and under pressure. Experience in community involvement.
- Communication skills (both verbal and written).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative support to Social Workers.
- Conduct awareness campaigns on child abuse, abuse of older persons, abuse of substances, abuse of women and persons living with disability.
- Monitor Home Based Community Care Centres.
- Maintain an efficient and effective system to ensure a smooth flow of information to Social Workers and Clients.
Application should be sent to: The District Director, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X7191, Queenstown 5320 or hand deliver at Pandarosa Building, 54 Ebden Street, Queenstown
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Application for Employment Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EDITABLE FORM and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview
ENQUIRIES: Ms A Njaba Tel No: 043 605-5101 OR Ms. Z Moyeni Tel No: 043 605-5110
Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Department within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful
- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR X2 POSTS
REF NO: HO2022/06/14
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, JOHANNESBURG
SALARY: R389 991 PER ANNUM
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with 7 years’ experience in a Social Work services environment.
- Registration with the South Africa Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker.
- Knowledge of DPSA Integrated EH&W Strategic Framework 2019, Mental Health Act, National Drug Master plan (NDMP 2018-2022), Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act (Act 70 of 2008), GBV&F NDP 2019-2024, PFMA, BCEA, PSA and its regulations.
- Skills and Competencies: Counselling and Group Trauma management Skills.
- Good verbal and written communication, Organizing, planning skills, Financial Management skill, Supervision and Leadership skills, Report writing and data analysis.
- Ability to intervene and resolve conflict of a complex nature, Problem solving, Understanding, Assertive and Caring skills.
- A South African valid driver’s license.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that a social work services with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered.
- Makes provision for counselling to individual employees and to their immediate family members.
- Identifies personal development needs for individual employees and their family members.
- Conduct school and home visits, in case of employees who are immobile due to illness or incapacity.
- Provide first line counselling, crisis intervention and group Trauma debriefing service to affected employees.
- Develop and implement Employee Health and wellness policies, prescripts, strategies and programmes.
- Develop and facilitate the implementation of proactive interventions: financial wellness interventions, mental health, GBV & femicide, Substance’s abuse related interventions,
- Retirement planning interventions and etc, in line with the DPSA integrated EH&W strategic framework in the public service 2018 as amended.
- Plan, monitor and manage Wellness programmes according to strategies, policies inline Budgetary guidelines.
- Mentor and coach district EAP/HIV and AIDS and TB coordinators by conducting presentations as part of implementing new strategies and programmes.
- Compile and consolidate reports (monthly, quarterly and annual).
- Provide administrative support to the EH&W unit.
- To Coordinates and implement effective and efficient EH&W plans and services to all members.
- Provide support in the development of or revision of EH&W operational Strategies.
Applications should be sent to: Physical Address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001
ENQUIRIES: Ms Motshedisi Ramohloki Tel No: (011) 843 6656.
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Application for Employment Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EDITABLE FORM and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualification academic transcripts including Senior Certificate, ID document and a Driver’s license where applicable. (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and section E ignore if CV attached)
