DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL WORK (X190 Posts)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL WORK (X190 Posts)

APPLICATIONS : Applications for the Department of Social Development to be submitted to:

Mangaung Metro: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number,
Department of Social Development, P.O. Box 695, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to
Department of Social Development, Shop No:46, Lemo Mall, Dr Belcher Road, Bloemfontein,
9301 or Email to Recruitment.mangaung@fssocdev.gov.za

Fezile Dabi: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, P.O.
Box1122, Kroonstad, 9595 or hand deliver to Department of Social Development, KGI Building,
20 Cross Street, Kroonstad or Email to Recruitment.fdabi@fssocdev.gov.za

Lejweleputswa: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number hand
deliver to Department of Social Development Macholo Building, 05 Elizabeth Street, Welkom,
9460 or Email to Recruitment.lejweleputswa@fssocdev.gov.za

Xhariep: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, Department of
Social Development, 15 Dawid Street Trompsburg 9913 or Email to
Recruitment.Xhariep@fssocdev.gov.za

Thabo Mofutsanyana: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number,
Department of Social Development, Corner of Moremoholo & Setai Street, Old FDC Building,
Setsing, 9870 or Email to Recruitment.tmofutsanyana@fssocdev.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 05 April 2024

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01January 2021)
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and
detailed Curriculum Vitae. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview: should
you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate
from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted.

Failure to submit all the
requested documents will disqualify your application. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date
of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates
will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification,
qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).

Successful candidates will
also be subjected to security clearance processes Successful candidates will be appointed on a
probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result
in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been
appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised
post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged
to apply.

OTHER POSTS
POST 10/201 : SOCIAL WORK GRADE 1
SALARY : R294 411 per annum
CENTRE : Mangaung Metro (Ref No: DSDFS 01/24) (X43 Posts)
Lemo Mall Office (X33 Posts)
Botshabelo Office (X7 Posts)
Thaba Nchu Office (X3 Posts)
Fezile Dabi District (Ref No: DSDFS 02/24) (X17 Posts)
Sasolburg Office (X5 Posts)
Kroonstad Office (X7 Posts)
Frankfort Office (X2 Posts)
Parys Office (X3 Posts)
Thabo Mofutsanyana District (Ref No: DSDFS 03/26) (X19 Posts)
(Qwaqwa Office (X13 Posts)
Bethlehem Office (X6 Posts)
Lejweleputswa District (Ref No: DSDFS 04/24) (X32 Posts)
(Welkom Office (X30 Posts)
Boshof Office (X2 Posts)
Xhariep District (Ref No: DSDFS 05/24) (X10 Posts)
Trompsburg Office (X1 Post)
Bethulie Office (X2 Posts)
Smithfield (X2 Posts)
Koffiefontein Office (X2 Posts)
Jagersfontein (X3 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (NQF 7) or equivalent qualification. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker. Knowledge of
relevant Public Service Legislation. Proficient in any of the official languages in the Free State
Province. Internship / practicum placement at Social Development setting will be an added
advantage.

A valid South African driver’s license will be an added advantage. The applicant must
be computer literate. and Knowledge: Counselling, Communication, Planning and organising.
Problem solving, time management, stress management, diversity management, conflict
resolution. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge and understanding of the South
African Legislation pertaining to social services.

DUTIES : Render Social work services regarding the care, support, protection and development of
vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs. Attend
to any other matter that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Keep up to
date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. This would, inter alia,
entail the following: Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is
taken of new developments. Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework
continuously. Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed. Perform
all the administrative functions required of the job.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A Molalenyane at Tep No: (083) 555 9270 (Mangaung Metro)
Ms D Monakali at (083) 555 9270 (Fezile Dabi District and Lejweleputswa District)
Ms T Matla at (083) 555 9270 (Xhariep District)
Ms K Finger at (083) 555 9270 (Thabo Mofutsanyana District)