SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 (X13 POSTS)

SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 (X13 POSTS)

SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 (X13 POSTS)

REF NO: SD/2022/12/09

Duration: 3 Months Contract

SALARY : R269 301 – R609 593 per annum, (within the OSD framework), (plus 37% in

lieu benefits)

CENTRE : Head Office (Johannesburg)

REQUIREMENTS : Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g., Bachelor of Social Work) that

allows professional registration with the SACSSP. Registration with the South

African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker. Skills to

challenge structural source of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination

and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social

systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their

environments in order to promote social well-being. The ability and

competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals,

families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social

functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. The understanding and

ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are

vulnerable at risk and unable to protect themselves. Skills and Competencies:

Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression,

discrimination and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human

behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people

interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being. The

ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower

individuals, families, groups, organisations and 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 by enabling them to accomplish tasks,

prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively. The

understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting

people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and

development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities

through the relevant programmes. Implement the HIV and AIDS Social

protection including Social and Behaviour Change Programmes. Attend to any

other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form.

Conduct assessments aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups,

families and communities that justify relevant interventions. . Identify and make

recommendations on the appropriate interventions required to address the

identified conditions. Develop, determine and plan programmes to render the

recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically.

Implement the recommended interventions by providing continuous support,

counselling, guidance and advice to the affected individuals, groups, families

and communities. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended

interventions, report on progress and identify further/amended interventions to

address the identified conditions. Study, interpret, apply and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to social auxiliary

workers, volunteers and other role players/stakeholders. Perform all the

statutory functions applicable to the relevant function, compile court reports

and attend to court enquiries and the other tasks emanating from the courts.

Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and

outcomes. Support social auxiliary workers and volunteers. Keep up to date

with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Study

professional journals and publications in order to ensure that cognisance is

taken of new developments. Monitor and study the social services legal and

policy framework continuously. Liaise/attend meetings with other departments

and non-governmental institutions to take cognisance of the latest

developments in the relevant fields. Undertake first level social work research

and development. Engage in continuous professional development activities

as prescribed. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

ENQUIRIES : Mr ST Mmakola Tel No: 011 227 0205

APPLICATIONS :

Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The

Gauteng Department of Social Development, Head Office,

69 Commissioner Street,

Johannesburg,

2000

or posted to

Private Bag X35,

Johannesburg,

2000.

FOR ATTENTION : ST Mmakola Tel No: 011 227 0205

NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting

and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.

The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to

please direct your applications to the Employment Equity Office for attention of Mr O Mkhabela.

CLOSING DATE : 09 December 2022

NOTE : Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed

application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31

December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant

who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new

prescribed Z83 form. The application must include only completed and signed

new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the

internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of

Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as

well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted

candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Should you be in

possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation

certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Will only be

submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview

date. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements,

as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed, copied

or e-mailed application will be considered. Where a driver’s license is essential,

such a license should be attached (only when shortlisted). Correspondence will

be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within

three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that

your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the

verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship,

reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical

exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic

managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department

reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates

will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed

based on performance expiration. Applicants must take note that due to

COVID-19 pandemic, the Gauteng Department of Social Development will

comply with Health and Safety Regulations.

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Advertised on Dpsa circular 45 of 2022

SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 (X13 POSTS)