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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1 to 3
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS278/2025
Valkenberg Hospital

A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to work in all clinical Units across the hospital. Willingness to conduct community visits to stakeholders and other partners in the community.

Minimum Requirement:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Assist and support Social workers in providing social work services for the care, support and protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through developmental programs. Help Social workers address matters resulting from social instability. Engage in continuous professional development. Perform administrative support functions to assist Social Workers.

Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP or No experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP and successful completion of 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP or 10 years’ experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with SACSSP and successful completion of 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP or No experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of 3rd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge and basic understanding of human behavior, relationship systems and social issues South African Social Welfare context, policy and practice of developmental social welfare services. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Information and knowledge management (keeping precise records and compiling accurate reports). Organizing and planning skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Client orientation and customer focus.

Enquiries:
Mrs S Mdunyelwa, tel. no. (021) 826 5838

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.

Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with SACSSP as a Social Auxiliary Worker.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 192,972 per annum, Grade 2: R 227,292 per annum, Grade 3: R 270,009 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
5/16/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 5/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

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