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Social Worker Grade 1 to 4 (Production)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: MHS264/2026
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Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
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| Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP). |
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| 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)”. |
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| Dr G Dunbar, tel. no. (021) 799-1211, email: graeme.dunbar@westerncape.gov.za |
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| 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. |
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| Provision of comprehensive, client centred clinical social work services to adults and children in a district hospital. Ensure safe discharge plans, support and protection of vulnerable individuals and families. Conduct psychosocial assessments aimed at identifying conditions within individuals that justify relevant interventions. Implementation of applicable social work interventions. Effective engagement and networking with the multidisciplinary team as well as all relevant external stakeholders. Keep up to date with new developments in social work. Utilize and manage resources. Support social workers, social auxiliary workers, volunteers and students. Assist with the achievement of department and organisational goals. Perform all administrative functions required of the job. Deliver an accountable social work service through the appropriate implementation of social work processes. |
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| Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. |
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| Strong leadership, problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy (MS Office package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email). Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to social work service in the public sector. Good report writing, interpersonal, leadership and planning skills. Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team to achieve functional outcomes for clients. Knowledge and understanding of illness and disease, human behaviour, and social systems within a health environment setting. |
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| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. |
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Remuneration:
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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).
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Starting Date:
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4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
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Closing date: 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
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