• Reference Number : refs/050410
• Directorate : Social Work
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 338 208.00 per annum plus benefits (Salary will b e in line with OSD regulations with regards to years of experience)
• Enquiries : Ms. Makgatho Tel No: 012 319 9761/4

Requirements :

• Grade 12. A bachelor’s degree in social work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Knowledge of appropriate policies and legislation, including ethical prescripts with the field of mental health and social work.

Duties :

• Provide Social Work services to mental health care users and their families. Psychosocial assessment of mental health care users and their families with regards to their circumstances. Conduct home visits to trace family members and provide reintegration services. Intervention through casework, group work and community work. Work effectively as a member of the multi professional team. Attend to court referrals. Compile comprehensive psychosocial reports, adhering to record keeping standards and all administrative tasks. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Provide student training.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Females and Males Indian, Coloured & White . Kindly note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post. Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment Portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must include: A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form, obtainable from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than six (6) months) prior to the interview. Personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification, financial record and previous employment/reference checks, will be conducted before appointment. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must submit an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), where applicable. The Department is committed to promoting representativity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Due to the large volume of applications expected, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Weskoppies Hospital

Closing Date : 03-08-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.