Social Worker : Social Work Services (Posts available in various locations)

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

Job summary

A provincial government entity in the Western Cape seeks a qualified Social Worker to provide care and support to vulnerable individuals and communities. The role includes supervising Social Auxiliary Workers, performing essential administrative duties, and requires registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Candidates will benefit from experience in social work and must possess a relevant degree. This position offers a structured remuneration package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.
• Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: Appropriate experience required.
• Advantageous to have a valid Code B (or higher) driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Render a social work service for the care and support of vulnerable individuals.
• Supervise and support Social Auxiliary Workers.
• Perform administrative functions required for the job.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Report‑writing

Good planning and organizing

Problem solving and analytical

Computer literacy

Client orientation

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Minimum Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1 : No experience; Grade 2 : A minimum of years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3 : A minimum of years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4 : A minimum of years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (Case work, group work and Community work). Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and Support Social Auxiliary Workers; Continuous Professional Development. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job; It will be advantageous to have a valid Code B (or higher) driving licence.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following : Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behavior and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well‑being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others.

Skills in the following : Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report‑writing; Self‑management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem‑solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.

Remuneration

Grade 1 : R – R per annum, Grade 2 : R – R per annum, Grade 3 : R – R per annum, Grade 4 : R – R per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration : Cost‑to‑employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation‑specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension‑fund contributions, etc. 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

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment 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.