This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (ATHLONE: - VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE)
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD 63/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
- Centre
- Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the 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; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems; Information and knowledge management: keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately; protocol and professional ethics. Job-related skills: Organising and planning; Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery; Verbal and Written Communication; interpersonal; report-writing). Computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem-solving and analytical skills, and client orientation and customer focus.
Duties
Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Ms E Siljeur Tel No: (021) 763-6204
Note
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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