• Reference Number : refs/056092
• Directorate : Mental Health
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R223.00 per hour x 80 hours per month.
• Enquiries : Ms. L. Nhlabathi 0731163949 / 0119535400

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12/Matric). Recognized Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as a social worker. Proof of current registration with SACSSP. A valid South African drivers license and able to drive. A completed Z83 form and a comprehensive CV must accompany the application. Knowledge and understanding of applicable and relevant legislations and policies in the field of Health Social Work including related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of mental health, 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. Theoretical and practical knowledge of all Social Work Methods. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary context. Good verbal and written communication skills, Interpersonal, Planning and time management skills and computer Literacy. Analytic thinking, independent decision-making and problem solving skills.

Duties :

• Provide therapeutic Social Work services at Primary Health care and specialized mental health clinics using all methods of social work including prevention, early detection, screening and promotion of mental wellbeing and quality of life. Establish intersectoral collaborations with other stakeholders. Conduct psychosocial assessments aimed at identifying conditions of individuals, groups, families and communities. Implement the recommended interventions by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance and advise to the affected individuals, group, families and communities. Organize awareness events in partnership with other departments, NGOs and civil society. Study, interpret, apply and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields. Engage in continuous professional development and in service

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 License 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 ENCOURARED TO APPLY. Kindly note that No payments of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health Services

Closing Date : 21-08-2026

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.