• Reference Number : refs/056533
• Directorate : Clinical Support
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 338 208.00 (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. K Monageng, Tel: 012 529 3257

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Social work as recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council For Social Service Professions (SACSSP), proof of current registration with SACSSP to be attached to the application. Other Skills/Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and skills to intervene at a point where people interact with their environmental environment in order to promote their wellbeing. Programme and project management skills. Information and knowledge management skills. people management and empowerment skills. Communication and coordination skills. Computer literate and a valid motor vehicle driver's licence will be added advantages.

Duties :

• Render social work services with regard to care, protection and development of vulnerable individuals’ group, families and communities. Provide invidual and group counselling. Conduct advance and specialised assessment aimed at identifying condition and justify relevant intervention. Implement the reccommendations on the appropriate interventions required to address the needs and provide continious support. Produce and maintain records of social work interventions processes and outcomes. Undertake social work research and development, contribute to and assist in the development of policies. Perform all the admistrative functions required of the job. 

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payments 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. 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 25-09-2026

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.