Community Social Worker - Development & Counseling

Tshwane; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 676,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tshwane seeks four Social Workers to deliver comprehensive social work services in communities across Tshwane. The role focuses on counselling, community development and case management to support vulnerable groups.

Candidates must hold a Bachelors in Social Work, be registered with SACSSP, have at least three years’ experience, a Code B driver's license, and be prepared for clearance checks. SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree.
• Registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions.
• At least three years’ relevant working experience in a social work environment.
• A valid Code B driving licence.
• Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
• Must undergo a criminal record check and fingerprints at own cost.

Responsibilities

• Render counselling and therapeutic services to clients with social problems.
• Identify needs and organise community focus groups according to their identified needs.
• Link community focus groups with relevant resources.
• Expose community focus groups to relevant information through workshops, seminars, campaigns and conferences.
• Coordinate and facilitate projects addressing community focus group needs.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Render administrative services.

Skills

Counselling

Therapeutic services

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

City of Tshwane seeks four Social Workers to deliver comprehensive social work services in communities across Tshwane. The role focuses on counselling, community development and case management to support vulnerable groups.

Candidates must hold a Bachelors in Social Work, be registered with SACSSP, have at least three years’ experience, a Code B driver's license, and be prepared for clearance checks. SAP knowledge is an advantage.