Job Title : Social Worker (5 Months' Contract - Whc)

Aj Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A health consortium in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Social Worker to coordinate and manage referral processes for vulnerable participants. Responsibilities include assessments, providing support, and liaising with local services. A degree in Social Work and 5 years of experience are required. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and crisis intervention skills. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Social Worker.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referral processes for vulnerable participants.
• Conduct assessments and home visits.
• Monitor ongoing caseloads and ethical issues.
• Organize debriefing meetings as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention and counselling skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Professional work ethic

Driver's license (Code B)

Fluency in English

Fluency in isiZulu

Fluency in isiXhosa

Education

Social Work Degree registered with SACSSP

Job description

Background : Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides the faculty with a legal framework to operate research and other activities supporting its academic objectives.

Main purpose of the job : To coordinate and manage referral processes for vulnerable participants by supporting their identification, maintaining accurate records, and establishing strong links with local services to ensure they receive appropriate support, including counselling, legal assistance, and access to social services.

Location : School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas :

1. Identify adult and child participants with social and health needs such as child maltreatment, sexual violence, and IPV.
2. Conduct assessments and home visits to evaluate situations.
3. Provide counselling to families in need of support.
4. Assist participants in accessing social grants and official documentation.
5. Monitor ongoing caseloads and address ethical issues, providing regular reports to the project manager.
6. Refer participants to existing services for long-term or specialist involvement, e.g., HIV testing.
7. Follow up to ensure cases are managed adequately.
8. Implement study protocols and contribute to research progress.
9. Maintain study records per protocol and ensure ethical procedures are followed.
10. Support research assistants and liaise with health departments, facility managers, and community leaders.
11. Organise and run debriefing meetings as needed.

Minimum education and training : A Social Work Degree registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).

Minimum work experience : 5 years as a Social Worker.

Desirable additional qualifications and skills :

• South African Police Service clearance certificate.
• National Register for Sexual Offenders clearance certificate.
• Crisis intervention and counselling skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, management, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with attention to detail.
• Well-organised, problem-solver with sound time-management skills.
• Professional work ethic, integrity, and willingness to meet deadlines.
• Clean driver's license (Code B).
• Availability to work Tuesday to Saturday and travel within South Africa.
• Fluency in English, isiZulu, and isiXhosa.

Application instructions : Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit a detailed, updated CV. Apply online via our website to create a profile, which can be used to apply for other positions. Profiles can be removed when no longer seeking employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no contact within two weeks after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 18 July. No CVs accepted after this date.

Note : WHC prioritizes applicants from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act. AJ Personnel is responsible for advertising and response handling only; salary details are not provided here.

Desired Skills :

• Social Worker Degree
• Johannesburg-based position