• Reference Number : REFS/035085
• Directorate : Clinical Forensic Medical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R 325.200 per annum (all-inclusive package) Grade 2- R 397.119 per annum (all-inclusive package) Grade 3- R 477 .564per annum (All-inclusive package) Grade 4- R 585 441 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms B.S Skosana 0605727384

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 and Appropriate qualification BA Degree in Social work and registration with the SACSSP and proof of current registration; Grade 1: a minimum of 2 years required after registration with SACSSP as Social Worker ; Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with SACSSP as Social Worker ; Grade 3: A minimum of 6 years’ appropriate experience after registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker . Grade 4: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker. Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in gender-based violence (GBV), victim empowerment, or human trafficking programs. Experience in case management, trauma-informed care, and psychosocial support. Experience coordinating with clinical forensic medical services (CFMS), health facilities, law enforcement, and other stakeholders (added advantage). Ability and willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required. A valid driver’s licence (Compulsory). Willingness to give evidence in Courts; Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint); Very Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Duties :

• Provide oversight for implementation of policy and legislation pertaining to social crime prevention and victim empowerment services, through developmental quality assurance and case audits. Participate in the VEP Forum relating to Social Crime Prevention and Victim Empowerment. Provide oversight and practical support to professionals on the management of trafficking in person. Coordinate educational awareness about Clinical Forensic Medical Services to women, children, older Persons, People with disabilities’ Youth who are victims of crime and violence and programs that eradicates gender-based violence. Assist to manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Conduct and coordinate awareness campaigns on GBV and human trafficking. Train CFMS staff and partners on handling victims of trafficking and GBV using trauma-informed approaches. Strengthen referral systems and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

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 (HPCSA) 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 will be 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). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Head Office (Forensic Pathology Service)

Closing Date : 30-01-2026

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.