Social Auxiliary Worker: Social Work Services
Western Cape Department Of Social Development
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R200 691 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Below matric
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This document outlines the details for two Social Auxiliary Worker (DSD 91/2026) positions within the Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, located in Atlantis. The role offers a salary scale ranging from Grade 1: R200 691 to Grade 3: R353 016 per annum, as determined by the Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD). **What you will do** The successful candidates will be responsible for: * Providing assistance and support to social workers in delivering social work services. This includes care, support, protection, and development for vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant departmental programmes. * Assisting social workers in addressing any issues that could lead to, or arise from, social instability. * Engaging in continuous professional development. * Performing administrative support functions to assist social workers as required by the job. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 10 plus completion of the SAW 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. * **Competencies:** * Knowledge and basic understanding of human behaviour, relationship systems, and social issues. * Knowledge of the South African Social Welfare context, including the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services. * Knowledge of the South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting social auxiliary work. * Ability to implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems. * Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work. * Ability to use appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems. * Information and Knowledge Management skills, including keeping precise records, compiling accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities, and appropriate filing. * Understanding of protocol and professional ethics. * **Skills:** * Good communication (written and verbal). * Proven computer literacy. * Organising and planning. * Presentation and facilitation. * Report writing. * Problem-solving and analytical skills. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Ability to work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for individuals who are qualified and registered Social Auxiliary Workers with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Candidates should possess a Grade 10 education, have completed the required SAW learnership, and demonstrate foundational knowledge of social welfare principles, relevant legislation, and human behaviour. The ideal applicant will also exhibit strong communication, computer literacy, organisational, analytical, and client-focused skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within multi-sectoral teams and commit to continuous professional development. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-3#spani-ref-dsd-91-2026-x2-posts-in-atlantis Source: govpage
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