• Reference Number : refs/056077
• Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutics Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R496 688.00 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 (4years). Registration with South African Council 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. Communication skills: verbal, writing and presentation skills. Report writing skills. Knowledge in health care social work and standard operating procedures. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Be computer literate. Drivers’ licence. Experience in health care social work will serve as an added advantage.

Duties :

• • Ensure quality patient care through planning, organizing, control and leading roles in the department. Conduct supervision according to supervision 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 supervisees by providing continuous support, counselling, guidance, and advice to supervisees. Monitor. Ensure implementation of Quality assurance and develop appropriate quality improvement plans for social work services. Manage and support the programmes within the scope, professional and statutory requirements of the SACSSP and social work profession. Provide input into the 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 utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation (Human, Financial, Physical, and Material resources).

Notes :

• NB: THIS IS A RE-ADVERT, THOSE WHO APPLIED BEFORE ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY Notes: Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. NOTE. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profiles will be taken into consideration.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : JUBILEE DISTRICT HOSPITAL

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.