Department of Health: Social Worker

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North West Department Of Health invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Social Worker to be based at Witrand Hospital.

Position: Social Worker
Salary: R308 247.00 – R687 918.00 per annum (Plus benefits)
Reference Number: K36557/14
Centre: Witrand Hospital, North West

Final salary will be determined by appropriate/recognizable experience in Social Work after registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.

Requirements:

  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker
  • Appropriate/recognizable experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit current proof of registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non-South African Citizens
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to function within a multidisciplinary team.

Closing Date: 16 August 2024

How to apply

All posts attached to Witrand Hospital, must be forwarded to: Private Bag X 253, Potchefstroom, 2520, Attention to: Ms L Matsipe.

All posts attached to Provincial Office, must be forwarded to: email: [email protected]

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83 (fully completed), obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za and should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non-South African Citizens.

Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

Applicants must indicate the reference number of the post in their applications. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised posts should direct their enquiries to the relevant person as indicated in the advertisement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance and reference checking. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).

The Department reserves the right not to make appointments to the advertised posts. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful.

NB: Candidates should note the following information on the new Z83 application form:
Part A: All fields must be completed in full.
Part B: All fields must be completed in full except when:

  • Passport number: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers.
  • An applicant has responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State? or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? If yes (provide the details)”, then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question, “in the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?”

“If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”-
Some applicants may not be in possession of such therefore it is acceptable if left blank or if not applicable is indicated.

Part C: All fields must be completed.
Part D: All fields must be completed.
Part E, F, G: Noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.
Declaration must be completed and signed (including any attachments)

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