• Reference Number : refs/056840
• Directorate : THERAPEUTICS (SOCIAL SERVICES)
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R 209.865.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS SERVICE BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Ms. Haarhoff Tel. No ((011) 933 0268 or Ms Mazibuko (011) 933 8394 or email: Margaret.Mazibuko@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Matric or ABET equivalent. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Auxiliary Worker. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP) for 2026. No experience required. Exposure working at CHBAH will be added advantage. Preference will be given to the current CHBAH Covid staff. Skills/Knowledge/Competence: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and within a team and be computer literate. Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment and to relieve colleagues as the need arises. Drivers’ licence is compulsory as it is required in home visits, tracing and family reunification services.

Duties :

• Provide support services under the supervision of a Social Worker. Perform basic assessments / screening of patients’ socio-economic circumstances and nature of their problems and provide information and refer to relevant/appropriate community resources. Provide basic counselling, support and encouragement to patients and families who do not need professional counselling. Assist with the case management processes, including intake, referrals, follow- ups and discharge planning. Trace families of patients / clients’ reunification and continuity of care. Assist the Social Worker with the exploration of possible and available facilities for placement according to the need. Participate in community awareness programmes and stakeholder engagements. Assist in the smooth running of the social work department by providing the necessary supporting role to other social workers and the Head of Department. Manage and complete all patient related administration tasks as instructed by the social worker. Assist in compilation and submission of accurate statistics by due date. Maintain accurate and up – to- date records, including proper filing of client information and case documentation in accordance with Departmental norms and standards. Must be able to work within teams including social work teams and the multidisciplinary teams. Must be able to plan and organize own work. Participate in the Performance Management and Development System. Must be willing to rotate within the department. Must attend and actively participate in the Social Work and MDT Continuous Professional Development activities. Adhere to Departmental Policies, Professional ethics and Principles ENQUIRIES: Ms. Haarhoff Tel. No ((011) 933 0268 or Ms Mazibuko (011) 933 8394 or email:

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. 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. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 23-10-2026

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.