Social Worker: Social Work Services
Western Cape Government
15
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Closes 15 June
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Requirements
A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
Key Responsibilities
Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs (casework, group work, and community work). Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers' continuous professional development. Keep up-to-date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 239
How to Apply
Application instructions were not included in the circular. Email your application directly to Tasneem.Savahl@westerncape.gov.za, or visit dpsa.gov.za for the full circular.
View full DPSA circular (PDF) →Enquiries
Ms T Savahl at Tasneem.Savahl@westerncape.gov.za
15
days left
Closes 15 June
to pre-fill your Z83 automatically
Reference number
You'll need this reference number on your Z83 form.
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