Social Worker Grade 1

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Degree in Social Work / Social Science. Current registration with the South Africa Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker (SACSSP) (2026). Knowledge and experience in mediation. Knowledge in counselling clients. Court experience in rendering expert evidence. Knowledge and application of family law, including mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act, Children’s Act, Maintenance Act and domestic violence Act (inclusive of Hague convention on international child abduction). Skills and competences: Computer Literacy (MS word, Excel and power point). Excellent communication (written and verbal). Skills: Mediation, interviewing skills, Conflict resolution, evaluation and report writing skills. Diversity and conflict management. Attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct mediation and or inquires as part of a multi-disciplinary tam in care, contact guardianship, relocation, child abduction and related family law disputes. Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports and make recommendations in the best interest of the child in family law disputes. Act as expert witness for the family advocate in court. Assist beneficiaries in the functions and role of the office of the advocate. Travel to conduct inquires and interview parties and source references in the family law disputes. Case management of matters allocated and achieve targets set. Counselling of mental health care users. HIV positive patients. Tracing of family members of the client and deceased client’s family counselling.

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