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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.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Social Worker Grade 1 to 4
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: GSH11/2021
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

Ability to render clinical social work practice, with particular experience in psychiatry and a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a Specialist Acute Health Care setting. Sound knowledge and skill in psychiatric social work, assessment skills, family and group and individual therapy skills. Computer literacy, good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Student Supervision competency on a master’s degree level.

Minimum educational qualification:
Bachelors Degree in Social Work (or equivalent).

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 Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Enquiries:
Mr A De Vos, tel. no. (021) 404-5430

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “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 with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals whom 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)”.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide Family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy to in-patients as well as provision of social work services in the psychiatric emergency unit. Provide Social work specialist knowledge and skills to services within Psychiatric outpatient department. Provide Psycho-social assessments, counselling to individuals, groups and families. Clinical Supervision of master’s degree level students. Report-writing and related administration. Research teach and train.

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 257 592 - R 298 614 per annum, Grade 2: R 316 794 - R 363 801 per annum, Grade 3: R 384 228 - R 445 425 per annum, Grade 4: R 472 551 - R 581 178 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
2/12/2021 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. 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’stechnical 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. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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.
Closing date: 3/5/2021 12:00:00 AM

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