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A job opportunity

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.
 
Social Worker Grade 1 to 4
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS414/2025
  Klipfontein/Mitchell's Plain Sub-structure Office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (or equivalent) qualification.
 
Note:
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 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 on health professionals 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 vacant Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of the psycho-social implications and therapeutic skills regarding illness and disease. Good administrative and computer literacy skills. Knowledge and experience in crisis intervention work.
 
Enquiries:
Ms R Hull, tel. no. (021) 370-5000
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Specialist service delivery in designated clinical area. Maintain a proper Administration system and effectively manage the physical resources. Education and training of professional self, staff and students and research.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Provide an after-hour service over weekends and public holidays. Willingness to work in any department in the community health Centre and counseling of patient defaulters.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 325 200 - R 382 374 per annum, Gade 2: R 397 119 - R 459 996 per annum, Grade 3: R 477 564 - R 561 378 per annum, Grade 4: R 585 441 - R 725 754 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
7/11/2025 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: 7/25/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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