Social Worker: Older Persons: Grade 3

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker.
• A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP;
• A Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge:
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa;
• Public Service Act;
• Public service Regulations;
• Batho-Pele principles;
• Labour Relations;
• Research Methodology;
• Public Finance Management Act;
• Treasury Regulations;
• Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems;
• The ability and competence to assist; develop; advocate for; and empower individuals; families; groups; organizations and communities to enhance their functioning and their problem solving capabilities;
• The ability to promote; restore; maintain; advocate for; and enhance the functioning of individuals; families; groups; and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks; prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively;
• The understanding and ability to provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable; at risk and unable to protect themselves;
• The ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1;
• Employee Performance Management and Development System.
• Skills:
• Communication (written and verbal);
• Listening;
• Interpersonal;
• Computer Literacy;
• Research;
• Problem solving;
• Report writing;
• Time management;
• Presentation;
• Facilitation;
• Counselling;
• Numeracy;
• Language and Driving.

Duties

• Render a social service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes;
• Support Services Offices and Non-Profit Organisations (NPO’s);
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and Social Welfare fields of probation services;
• Perform all the administrative functions require of the jobs. in the social work and Social Welfare fields perform all the administrative functions required of the jobs.

How to apply

For attention:Mrs. PN Mkhize

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants.
• Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address.
• Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form.
• It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• NB:
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
• The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities and the Department will implement employment equity sector targets.
• Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment).
• The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts.
• Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification.
• If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful.
• Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department cannot meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates.
• It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome.