The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Social Worker: Social Work Services to be based in Western Cape.
POSITION: Social Worker: Social Work Services
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD 95/2024
(Various Posts Available in Matro South Region)
SALARY: Grade 1: R308 247 – R362 439 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R376 417 – R436 014 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R452 667 – R532 113 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 4: R554 919 – R687 918 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African
Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker;
- Grade 1: No experience
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate
experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; - Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to
transport, may also apply.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers; Knowledge and understanding of human
behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well being; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and
exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem solving capabilities; The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
DUTIES: Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all
administrative functions required of the job.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A Myburgh at Tel No: (021) 763 6243
CLOSING DATE: 02 December 2024
HOW TO APPLY
APPLY HERE: Social Worker: Social Work Services
NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to do a practical
and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application.
kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position.
kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.