Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1 (2 Posts, Ref 056840)

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

Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1 (2 Posts, Ref 056840)

Gauteng Department of Health

Location Soweto, Gauteng

Salary R209 865 p.a.

Requirements Matric + Social Auxiliary qualification · No experience

Requirements

• 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

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