SOCIAL WORKER

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 325 000 - 586 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Krugersdorp is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide essential services to vulnerable populations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, valid SACSSP registration, and relevant skills. Responsibilities include rendering social services, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, and managing reports. This role promises growth within the social welfare sector. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date for applications is 15-12-2025.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Registration certificate with SACSSP.
• Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Render social work services for vulnerable individuals, groups, and communities.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and ward rounds.
• Compile stats and reports, and work in various areas of the hospital.

Job description

Package

• GRADE 1 – R 325 200.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS), GRADE 2 – R 397 119.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS), GRADE 3 – R 477 564.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS) GRADE 4 – R 585 441.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)

Requirements

• Grade 12 and Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Registration certificate with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license. Current registration with SACSSP.

Duties

• Render social work services regarding care, support, protection, development of vulnerable individuals groups, families, group and communities through relevant social work programmes. Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from social stability in any form. Keep up to date with new developments in social work and social welfare fields. Engage in conditions professional development activities as prescribed. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and ward rounds to give advice in matter related to social work issues. Compile stats, reports and be prepared to work in different areas of the hospital, including the psychiatric unit as per rotation cycle and when allocated.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SACSSP) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Criteria Questions

• Do you have Grade 12 and Bachelor’s degree in Social Work?
• Are you Currently registered with SACSSP?

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 15-12-2025