Social Worker: Social Work Services
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 208 – R397 668 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This document outlines the role of a Social Worker within the Social Work Services department, as advertised under Dpsa Circular 37 Of 2026 (Ref No: DSD 95/2026). Two posts are available, located in Kraaifontein and Somerset West, within the Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. The position offers various salary grades (Grade 1-4) depending on the candidate's level of experience, as prescribed by the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD). What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Rendering social work services focused on the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through specific programmes (Case work, group work, and Community work). * Addressing issues that may lead to or arise from social instability. * Supervising and supporting Social Auxiliary Workers. * Engaging in continuous professional development. * Staying informed about new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. * Performing all necessary administrative functions associated with the job. Requirements (from the original advert) * A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. * Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. * **Experience:** * 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. * **Knowledge of the following:** * Supervision Framework for Social Workers. * Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments to promote social well-being. * Social work theory and interventions. * Information and Knowledge Management. * Protocol and professional ethics. * Relevant legislations, policies, and prescripts (norms and standards). * Social dynamics, work values, and principles. * Developing and empowering others. * **Skills in the following:** * Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion. * Written and verbal communication. * Report-writing. * Self-management. * Motivation. * Good planning and organizing. * Problem solving and analytical. * Computer literacy. * Presentation and facilitation. * Client orientation and customer focus. * 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. * 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. * Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk, and unable to protect themselves. * Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1. Who should apply This role is suitable for qualified Social Workers who possess a Bachelor of Social Work and are registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Candidates are sought across various experience levels, from newly qualified (Grade 1) to highly experienced professionals with 30+ years in the field (Grade 4). Applicants should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of social work theories, ethics, relevant legislation, and human behaviour, coupled with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be client-oriented, committed to empowering vulnerable populations, capable of effective planning and organisation, and possess computer literacy. Experienced social workers should also have the ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-dsd-95-2026-x2-posts-available-in-kraaifontein-and-somerset-west Source: govpage
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