• Reference Number : refs/020214
• Directorate : Social Work
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 294 411.00 per annum plus benefits ( Salary will be in line with OSD regulations with regards to years of experience)xperience)
• Enquiries : Ms. G Makgatho Tel: 012 319 9761/4

Requirements :

• Recognized B Degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Interest in the field of mental health. Knowledge of the legislative framework for health social work, other public service legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to social work. Basic computer literacy.

Duties :

• Provide Social Work services to mental health care users and their families. Psychosocial Assessment / screening of mental health care users and their families with regards to their circumstances. Home visits to trace family members. Intervention through casework, group work and community work. Function as a member of the multi professional team. Assist with court referrals. Assist with student training. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Compile reports and comprehensive record keeping. Administrative tasks of the department. The incumbent must be able to communicate well at all levels.

Notes :

• Applications should be addressed to HR: Recruitment & Selection Office, Weskoppies Hospital , Private Bag X113, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered at 01 Ketjen Street, Weskoppies Hospital, Pretoria West at the security gate before 12h00 on the closing date and sign in the register or applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. . 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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote presentively (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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Weskoppies Hospital

Closing Date : 25-03-2024

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.