Social Worker Grade 1

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**Overview** This document outlines the details for the position of Social Worker Grade 1 (Ref No: DSD/2026/154), advertised for one post by the Limpopo Department of Social Development. The role is based at the Mopani District: Rotterdam One Stop centre and offers an annual salary of R338,208 (SW – A4). **What you will do** - Render social work services with regard to the care, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities. - Provide individual and group counselling. - Conduct advanced and specialized assessments aimed at identifying conditions and justifying relevant interventions. - Implement recommendations on the appropriate interventions required to address needs and provide continuous support. - Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes, and outcomes. - Undertake social work research and development, contribute to, and assist with the development of policies. - Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. **Requirements (from the original advert)** - Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work as recognised by SAQA. - Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. - Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). - **Knowledge and Skills:** - Assessment skills, evaluation methods and processes. - Supervision Framework for Social Workers. - Social Work legislation. - Social work theory and interventions. - Information and Knowledge Management. - Protocol and professional ethics. - Communication (written and verbal) skills. - Proven computer literacy. - Organising and planning skills. - Project planning skills. - Psycho social intervention skills. - Report writing. - Presentation and facilitation skills. - Diagnostic and analytical and problem-solving skills. - Client orientation and customer focus skills. - Computer literacy. - Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems, and skills to intervene at a point where people interact with their environmental environment in order to promote their well-being. - Knowledge of programme and project management skills. - Information and knowledge management skills. - People empowerment skills. - Communication and coordination skills. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work recognised by SAQA, coupled with current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A valid motor vehicle driver’s license is required, with an exception for persons with disabilities. Applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive range of social work knowledge and skills, including assessment, intervention, counselling, research, administrative functions, and proficiency in computer literacy. Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and client-focused abilities are essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/limpopo-department-of-social-development-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-dsd-2026-154 Source: govpage

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