• Reference Number : refs/055950
• Directorate : Therapeutic and clinical support
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1-R 338 208 (Min)- R 397 668 (max) per annum plus benefits Grade 2-R 413 004 (Min)- R 478 395 (max) per annum plus benefits Grade 3-R 496 668 (Min)- R 583 833 (max) per annum plus benefits Grade 4-R 608 859 (Min)- R 754 785 (max) per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms S Matsafu Tel no: 012 380 1230

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent with an appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP). Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker. 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. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (Word, Excel and Power Point). Ability to render clinical social work practise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a Paeds ward and mental health unit. Sound knowledge and skills in mental health, assessment skills, family and individual counselling skills. Knowledge of statutory processes with regards the Child Care Act. Good communication (verbal and written).

Duties :

• Undertake training as required. Undertake telephonic patient follow up. Provide specialist knowledge and skills to services in Mental health and Paeds. Provide social work services to in-patients and their families. Provide psychosocial assessments, counselling to individuals and families, appropriate referrals to step down facilities, future care plans for patients, maintain all administration functions on work undertaken. Provide appropriate follow up to multidisciplinary team.Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems. Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment to promote social wellbeing. Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively. Must understand and be able to provide social work services for protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SACSSP) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body maybe disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended applicants, at no cost. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake two (2) pre-entry assessment i.e ( Practical and integrity assessments). The department is committed to employment equity, People with disabilities are welcome to apply and all those that will represent EE plan of the Hospital. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) when shortlisted. Candidates will be subjected to security screening and vetting process. Applications received after closing date will not be accepted. The Department reserves the right to not make an appointment. The recommended candidate will be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Please Note: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pretoria West District Hospital

Closing Date : 31-07-2026

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.