• Reference Number : REFS/023901
• Directorate : Social Work Services
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R325 200.00 Per annum (Plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Nolubabalo Dlisani - Cell phone 0638618541

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in social work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker (Applicants are expected to submit a certified copy of their current Annual Practice Certificate and proof of registration). The following is required: Knowledge of the legislative framework for health social work, other public service legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to Social Work Profession and Gauteng Department of Health. Knowledge in all methods of social work is required. Experience in community mental health Social Services will be an advantage. Applicant must be in a possession of a valid South African driver’s license. Additional requirements: Knowledge of social work legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of social work, social systems and skills to ensure that one intervenes efficiently and effectively at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social and mental well-being. Good communication, interpersonal, IT, financial and human resource management skills; Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.

Duties :

• Bachelor’s degree in social work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker (Applicants are expected to submit a certified copy of their current Annual Practice Certificate and proof of registration). The following is required: Knowledge of the legislative framework for health social work, other public service legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to Social Work Profession and Gauteng Department of Health. Knowledge in all methods of social work is required. Experience in community mental health Social Services will be an advantage. Applicant must be in a possession of a valid South African driver’s license. Additional requirements: Knowledge of social work legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of social work, social systems and skills to ensure that one intervenes efficiently and effectively at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social and mental well-being. Good communication, interpersonal, IT, financial and human resource management skills; Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.

Notes :

• The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a detailed recently 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 : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 07-11-2025

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.