Entry-Level Social Auxiliary Worker – Hospital Support

Gauteng Department of Health; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health in Soweto, Gauteng invites applications for Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1. There are 2 posts (Ref 056840) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. Salary R209 865 p.a.

Requirements: Matric or ABET plus a Social Auxiliary qualification with SACSSP registration for 2026, a valid driver''s licence, and no experience required. Responsibilities include supporting social workers, screening patients, providing basic counselling, and assisting with intake, referrals,

Qualifications

• Matric or ABET equivalent plus a qualification allowing SACSSP registration as a Social Auxiliary Worker
• Current SACSSP registration for 2026
• Valid driver''s licence (compulsory)
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Support Social Workers at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
• Screen patients' socio-economic circumstances and refer to community resources
• Provide basic counselling and support to patients and families
• Assist with intake, referrals, follow-ups, discharge planning and family tracing

Skills

Driver's licence

SACSSP registration

No experience required

Education

Matric or ABET equivalent

Social Auxiliary qualification

Job description

Gauteng Department of Health in Soweto, Gauteng invites applications for Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1. There are 2 posts (Ref 056840) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. Salary R209 865 p.a.

Requirements: Matric or ABET plus a Social Auxiliary qualification with SACSSP registration for 2026, a valid driver''s licence, and no experience required. Responsibilities include supporting social workers, screening patients, providing basic counselling, and assisting with intake, referrals,