KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position.
POSITION : SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR REF NO: NKAH 04/2024
SALARY : Grade 1: R432 348 per annum
Grade 2: R530 010 per annum
Benefits: Plus 13th cheque, Housing Allowance and Medical aid optional, Employee must meet prescribed requirements
CENTRE : Nkandla Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Senior certificate (Grade 12), Degree in Social Work that allows professional registration with the SACSSP, Registration with SACSSP as a social worker, Current registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP(2024 practice card), 7 years’ experience as Social Worker after registration with SACSSP, Good written and verbal communication skills, Counseling skills in IsiZulu and English, Ability to work under pressure and manage crisis situation, Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, Working knowledge of all relevant social work legislation.
DUTIES : Responsible for management of human, financial and materials resources within the unit, responsible for Employees performance management & development within the unit, render medical and generic social work services to all categories of patients, conduct eco-systemic assessments and render counseling services to patients, conduct case-work, group work and community work as per identified needs, conduct home investigation, compile placements and psychosocial collateral reports and facilitate emergency placements of patient, liaise with and attend stakeholder meetings as per designated service point, conduct quality improvement programmes in relation to identified service gaps.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. DD Hlophe Tel No: (035) 833 5000
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be posted to: The Chief Executive Officer: Nkandla District Hospital, Private Bag X102, Nkandla, 3855.
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Manager
NOTE : The applicants must include only completed and signed new Z83, obtained from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za and a detailed Curriculum Vitae when they apply. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate, and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview.
CLOSING DATE : 23 February 2024
