• Reference Number : REFS/049749
• Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutics Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1-R496 668.00 Per Annum Plus benefits. •Grade 2-R608 859.00 Per Annum plus benefits.
• Enquiries : Mr. Madavha MP 012 717 9382

Requirements :

• A bachelor’s degree in social work (4 years). Registration with South African for Social Service Profession (SACSSP). Proof of current registration with the council. A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in the field of social work after registration as a social worker with SACSSP in health setting. Sound knowledge of social work- related legislations, policies and procedures. Supervisory experience in the training of students, social auxiliary worker and social workers. Other Skills: communication skills, verbal, writing and presentation skills. Knowledge in health care social work and standard operating procedures. Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary context. Be computer literate, driver’s licence. experience in health care social work will serve as an added advantage.

Duties :

• Ensure quality patient care through Planning, organising, control and leading roles in the department. Conduct supervision according to the policy. Provide guidance and support to social work staff. Control working hours and management of leave. Assist with the conducting of regular audits of social work staff. Ensure that planned intervention programmes are implemented by supervisee by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance and advice to supervisees. Monitor and ensure implementation of quality assurance and develop appropriate quality improvement plans for social work services. Manage and support the programmes within the scope, professionals and statutory requirements of the SACSSP and social work profession. Provide input into compilation of the strategic and operational plans. Ensure that records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes are produced and maintained as well as compile accurate statistics. Participate and oversee the continuous Professional development activities. Evaluate work performance according to PMDS guidelines of supervisees. Expand communication with relevant partners and stakeholders. Represent the department at various forums and meetings; internally or externally and implement the decisions and plans taken. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and provide induction to new employees. Manage conflict, manage complaints, manage and utilise resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation (Human, Financial, physical and material resources).

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 : Jubilee District Hospital

Closing Date : 26-05-2026

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.