Social Auxiliary Worker : Social Work Services (various posts available in Cape Winelands)

Western Cape Government; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in South Africa seeks a Social Auxiliary Worker to assist social workers in providing services to vulnerable individuals and communities. The role requires a Grade 1 qualification, registration with the SACSSP, a valid driving licence, and good communication skills. Candidates must be prepared for verification and assessment processes during selection.

Qualifications

• Grade plus completion of the learnership for registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker.
• Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker required.
• Valid code B driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to social workers.
• Support rendering of social work service.
• Perform administrative support functions as required.

Skills

Good communication (written and verbal)

Proven computer literacy

Information and Knowledge Management

Organising and planning

Presentation and facilitation

Report writing

Problem solving and analytical

Client orientation and customer focus

Education

Grade 1 qualification and completion of learnership

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Grade 1 : Grade plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence.

RecommendationNone. Key Performance Areas Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job. Competencies

Knowledge and basic understanding of the following : Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work.

Skills needed

• Good communication (written and verbal)
• Proven computer literacy
• Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports)
• Organising and planning
• Presentation and facilitation
• Report writing
• Problem solving and analytical
• Client orientation and customer focus

Remuneration

Grade 1 : R – R per annum; Grade 2 : R – R per annum; Grade 3 : R - R per annum (as prescribed by OSD).

Note on remuneration : Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments / proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.