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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.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Social Worker Grade 1 to 4
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: CKD62/2025
Support & Outreach Beaufort West PHC, Central Karoo District

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). Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. 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.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Social worker supervision framework; human behaviour and social systems; and the ability to intervene at the points where individuals interact with their surroundings to foster social well-being; social work interventions and theories; Knowledge and Information Management; Professional ethics and protocol; relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts (standards and norms); social dynamics, work values, and principles; and empowering and developing others. Good communication (written and verbal) and report-writing skills. Self-management and motivation, good planning, organizing, problem solving and analytical skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). Presentation and facilitation skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Ability and competence to ensure that one assists, advocates and empowers individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capacities, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively and efficiently. Understanding and ability to ensure that one provides social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at-risk and unable to protect themselves.

Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).

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

Enquiries:
Dr W. Hine, tel. no. (023) 414 - 8200

Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

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 applications will be considered for vacancies within Central Karoo District, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.”

Registration with Professional council:
Registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 325 200 per annum; Grade 2: R 397 119 per annum; Grade 3: R 477 564 per annum; Grade 4: R 585 441 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
8/22/2025 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: 9/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

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