SOCIAL WORKER: CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES: GRADE 3

Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP; A Valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act; Public service Regulations; Batho-Pele principles; Labour Relations; Research Methodology; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems; The ability and competence to assist; develop; advocate for; and empower individuals; families; groups; organizations and communities to enhance their functioning and their problem solving capabilities; The 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; The understanding and ability to provide social services towards protecting people who are vulnerable; at risk and unable to protect themselves; The ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Listening; Interpersonal; Computer Literacy; Research; Problem solving; Report writing; Time management; Presentation; Facilitation; Counselling; Numeracy; Language and Driving.

Duties

Render a social service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes; Support Services Offices and Non-Profit Organisations (NPO’s); Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and Social Welfare fields of probation services; Perform all the administrative functions require of the jobs.

Where to send your application

Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA). FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize

Enquiries

Ms RZ Sibisi Tel No: (034) 299 7550 uMzinyathi District

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