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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.

Minimum educational qualification:
Social Worker Grade 1 to 4 (Social Services)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS678/2025
Lentegeur Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP).

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Clinicom). Appropriate social work experience in psychiatry, Intellectual Disability, inpatient and outpatient social work services.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Conduct psycho-social assessments of mental health care users. Provide users and family members with psycho-educational services with regards to mental health diagnosis, recovery principles, addiction and dual diagnosis. Address social issues that might impede the user’s ability to recover timeously with the MDT. Contribute to well-developed exit plans for users. Linking of high-risk users and families to relevant support structures in the community. Recording of user information in accordance with relevant professional, and legal guidelines. Information management: Collecting statistical and operational data. Quality service outputs through participation in continued professional development.

Enquiries:
Enquiries: Ms Ntathu Mfiki (021) 370 1403

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

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical 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 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 vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 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 the Professions Council:
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker and proof of payment of registration for 2025/2026.

Inherent Requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver licence.




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:
10/17/2025 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: 10/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

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