POST 21/410 : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN WEST COAST REGION) REF NO: DSD 33/2024
SALARY : Grade 1: R182 913 – R207 024 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
Grade 2: R215 442 – R245 847 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
Grade 3: R255 933 – R321 741 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with
the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social
Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A
valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic
understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and
social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of
developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the
legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge
of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Good communication
(written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge
Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising
and planning skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills;
Problem solving and analytical skills; Client orientation and customer focus
skills.
DUTIES : Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social
work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of
vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant
departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters
that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous
professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support
of social workers as required of the job.
ENQUIRIES : Dr J du Toit Tel No: (022) 713 2272
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via
http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation
for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews
on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process
will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you
experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical
support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to
Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.
Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries
person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your
application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.