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A job opportunity
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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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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.
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Social Work Supervisor Grade 1 (Social Services)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: MHS406/2025
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Lentegeur Hospital
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| A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social worker after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. | | | |
| Appropriate qualification in Social Work that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. | | | |
| Ms Ntathu Mfiki, tel. no. (021) 3701403 | | | |
| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. | | | |
| Provide guidance, support, and oversight to social workers, ensuring high-quality services to patients and families. Collaborate with social workers to assess complex cases, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention. Lead and coordinate social work teams, promoting effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork. Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures related to social work services. Identify areas for quality improvement and implement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes. Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families. Accurate, thorough, and timely reports, records, and documentation. Provide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for social workers. Develop and maintain relationships with community resources, organizations, and stakeholders. | | | |
| Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker and proof of payment of registration for 2025/2026. | | | |
| Strong understanding of mental health conditions, treatment modalities, and crisis intervention. Appropriate supervisory experience. Appropriate experience in psychiatric hospitals. Ability to provide effective supervision, guidance, and support to social workers. Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders. Ability to manage crisis situations, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely interventions. Understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs. Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing mental health services. Understanding of hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. Skill in working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families. Ability to maintain accurate, thorough, and timely records. Computer skills (Microsoft office). Ability to capture statistics on Clinicom. | | | |
| Valid (Code B/EB driver licence. | | |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 477 564 - R 561 378 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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7/11/2025 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 7/25/2025 12:00:00 AM
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