• Reference Number : REFS/022901
• Directorate : SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 12

• Package : R 325 200 – R 382 374 (within the OSD framework)
• Enquiries : Mr. C Maabane Tel-011 355 0600

Requirements :

• : Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker. A valid driver’s license. Skills to challenge structural source of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being. The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. The understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable at risk and unable to protect themselves. Skills and Competencies: Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being. The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively. The understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

Duties :

• . DUTIES: 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. Implement the HIV and AIDS Social protection including Social and Behaviour Change Programmes. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Conduct assessments aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions. Identify and make recommendations on the appropriate interventions required to address the identified conditions. Develop, determine and plan programmes to render the recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically. Implement the recommended interventions by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance and advice to the affected individuals, groups, families and communities. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended interventions, report on progress and identify further/amended interventions to address the identified conditions. Study, interpret, apply and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to social auxiliary workers, volunteers and other role players/stakeholders. Perform all the statutory functions applicable to the relevant function, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and the other tasks emanating from the courts. Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes. Support social auxiliary workers and volunteers. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Study professional journals and publications in order to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously. Liase/attend meetings with other departments and non-governmental institutions to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields. Undertake first level social work research and development. Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

Notes :

• NOTE: Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

Employer : Department of Social Development

Location : HEAD OFFICE

Closing Date : 11-07-2025

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.