Department of Health and Wellness: Social Work: Grade 1 To 4

Department of Health and Wellness: Social Work: Grade 1 To 4

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The Department of Health and Wellness invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Social Work Grade 1 to 4 vacant post.

POSITION: SOCIAL WORK: GRADE 1 TO 4

REFERENCE NUMBER: (5/8TH POST)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

SALARY :
Grade 1: R184 008 per annum
Grade 2: R224 700 per annum
Grade 3: R270 219 per annum
Grade 4: R331 257 per annum
CENTRE : George Regional Hospital

REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:

  • Appropriate qualification that allows
    registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Registration with a professional council:

  • Registration with the South African
    Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.

Experience:
Grade 1:
None.
Grade 2:
Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the SACSSP.
Grade 3:
Minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social
worker with the SACSSP.
Grade 4:
Minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the SACSSP.

Inherent requirements of the job:

  • Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
  • Ability and willingness to be available for emergencies/mass incidents.
  • Communication skills (both verbal and written) in at least two of the three official
    languages of the Western Cape.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

  • Sound knowledge and understanding of mental healthcare-related acts, legislation
    and policies.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Proven leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

DUTIES :

  • Plan, coordinate and implement social worker program within the psychiatric
    ward at George Hospital.
  • Provide social work services including assessments, interventions and counselling to individuals, groups, and families.
  • Enter partnerships with community stakeholders and NGOs to ensure continuity of care.
  • Attend ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and host family meetings.
  • Ensure efficient and effective management of resources. Administration, including collecting, compiling, and presenting statistical data and monthly reports.

ENQUIRIES : Ms EV Bruinders Tel No: (044) 802-4410

APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”)

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

CLOSING DATE : 13 October 2023

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