Social Worker: Social Work Services (various posts available in Metro South), Ref No. DSD 22/2025
Details
Closing Date: 2025/05/05
Reference Number: WCG250306-6
Tracking Number: DSD 22/2025
Job Title: Social Worker: Social Work Services (various posts available in Metro South), Ref No. DSD 22/2025
Department: Social Development
Salary level: OSD
Enquiries: Mr K Brink at (021) 834 7000
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Western Cape, Phillipi SDA, Wynberg SDA, Retreat SDA and PIC Unit
Job Purpose: The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for four (4) suitably qualified and competent social workers to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.
Minimum Requirements:
1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker;
2. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker;
3. Grade 1: No experience;
4. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
5. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
6. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Key Performance Areas:
1. 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);
2. Attend to matters that result in or stem from social instability in any form;
3. Supervise and support social auxiliary workers;
4. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields;
5. Perform all administrative functions required of the job.
Knowledge Required: Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems; Skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting vulnerable people.
Remuneration: Grade 1: R 325 200– R 382 374 per annum, Grade 2: R 397 119 – R 459 996 per annum, Grade 3: R 477 564 – R561 378 per annum, Grade 4: R 585 441 – R 725 754 per annum (OSD as prescribed).
Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.
Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Applicants from within the Metro South Area will receive preference.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
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