• Reference Number : refs/020754
  • Directorate : Therapeutic Services
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R308 247 per annum plus benefits
  • Enquiries : Enquiries: Ms. S.P Hlangwane Tel: 011 681 2107

Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions. Proof of current registration with SACSSP to be attached to CV. Applicant must be in possession of South African valid driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of children’s Act 38 of 2005, Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998, Older Person’s Act 13 of 2006, legal and ethical prescripts, Social systems and skills to ensure that one is able to intervene efficiently and effectively where people interact with their environments in order to promote social and mental well-being. Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary context. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem solving skills. Knowledge of Mental Health Act 17 of 2002 will be added an advantage.

Duties :

  • To render social work services to patients, Families and the community at large. Conduct home visits, placement, and facilitation of children in need of care and protection, working with destitute and Terminally ill patients. Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team by attending wards rounds and team meetings to give advice in matters relating to Social Issues. Administrative tasks including compiling statistics, report writing and record keeping. Participate and assist with the conducting of regular audits of social work staff. Participate in the Continuous Professional Development activities and ensuring compliance on Ideal Hospital Framework and management of complaints and PSI. Effective communication skills. Ability to prepare presentations and do presentations.

Notes :

  • Application must be done on the following website: http:/www.gpgprofessionaljobcenter.gov.za or applications must be hand delivered at South Rand District Hospital, Friars Hill Road, Rosettenville, 1st Floor application box no emailed or posted applications will be accepted. For hand delivered, applicant must ensure that application is submitted to the correct job application box and complete a job application register attached to the box. Applications must be submitted on New Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV specifying all experiences indicating the respective dates (DD/MM/YY) as well as indicating three references with the following information: name, contact numbers and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. The relevant reference must be quoted in the application form. Copies of your qualifications and Identity document do not need to be attached or certified upon application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of the documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. Registration Certificate with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate) must be attached. In terms of the National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act 2019, it is an offence for any person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a qualification. Any person found to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work experience or facts in their CV will be disqualified. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Hospital reserves a right to fill or not fill the post.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : South Rand District Hospital

Closing Date : 02-07-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work ?
Are you registered as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) ?
Do you have proof of current registration with the SACSSP ?
Do you have a valid drivers license ?
Do you have a understanding of Social Work Services including prescripts and Acts ?

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.