Social Worker

**Job Advertisement**

**Closing Date:** May 6, 2024

**Reference Number:** WCG240326-5

**Tracking Number:** DSD 24/2024

**Job Title:** Social Worker: Social Work Services (5 positions available in Atlantis), Ref No. DSD 24/2024

**Department:** Social Development

**Salary Level:** OSD

**Job Type:** Permanent

**Location:** Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa

**Enquiries:** Ms I Koen at (021) 814 0154

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**Job Purpose:**

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, is seeking suitably qualified and competent social workers to provide social work services within the Atlantis service delivery areas. The role involves promoting social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and empowering individuals to enhance social well-being.

**Minimum Requirements:**

– Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification allowing professional registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions

– Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions

– Grade 1: No experience required

**Recommendations:**

– Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration

– Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years appropriate experience

– Grade 4: Minimum of 30 years appropriate experience

– Valid Code B or higher driving license (or reasonable access to transport for those with driving restrictions due to disabilities)

**Key Performance Areas:**

– Providing social work services including case work, group work, and community work

– Addressing social instability issues

– Supervising and supporting social auxiliary workers

– Keeping up-to-date with social work developments

– Performing administrative functions

**Competencies:**

– Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and norms

– Supervision framework for Social Workers

– Human behavior and social systems understanding

– Social work theory and interventions

– Information and knowledge management

– Protocol and professional ethics

– Computer literacy, report writing, and self-management skills

– Presentation and facilitation skills

– Client orientation and advocacy for vulnerable populations

**Remuneration:**

– Grade 1: R 294,411 – R 338,712 per annum

– Grade 2: R 359,520 – R 410,289 per annum

– Grade 3: R 432,348 – R 500,715 per annum

– Grade 4: R 530,010 – R 647,325 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

**Notes:**

– Shortlisted candidates will undergo documentation verification, criminal record checks, interviews, and competency assessments as per department guidelines.

– Applicants are consenting to reference checks with previous employers.

– Technical support is available for online applications, and late submissions will not be considered.

For more details or assistance, contact the provided helpline or Ms I Koen. Apply before the closing date of May 6, 2024.