Worker: Social Work Services (delft)
- 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 is a position for a Social Work Services Worker, located in Delft, within the Department of Social Development of the Western Cape Government. The role is available across four grades (Grade 1 to Grade 4), with annual salaries ranging from R338,208 to R754,785, depending on the grade and in accordance with the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD). The role involves providing comprehensive social work services and contributing to social well-being. **What you will do** * Render social work services related to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through specific programmes (Case work, group work, and Community work). * Address matters that could lead to, or result from, social instability in any form. * Supervise and provide support to Social Auxiliary Workers. * Engage in continuous professional development. * Stay informed about new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. * Perform all administrative functions required for the job. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that enables 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. * **Competencies:** * **Knowledge of:** * Supervision Framework for Social Workers. * Human behaviour and social systems, with skills to intervene 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:** * 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 abilities. * 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 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** Candidates should be professionally registered Social Workers holding a Bachelor of Social Work. The role is suitable for individuals at various career stages, from newly registered professionals (Grade 1) to highly experienced practitioners with extensive post-registration experience (up to 30+ years for Grade 4). Ideal applicants will possess a comprehensive understanding of social work theory, relevant legislation, and ethical protocols, coupled with practical skills in communication, report-writing, problem-solving, and client interaction to support vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. A commitment to continuous professional development, supervision of auxiliary staff, and active engagement in addressing social instability and vulnerability is essential. **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-97-2026 Source: govpage
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