SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1: MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY26/1066
Salary: R338 208 – R397 668 per annum
Centre: Themba Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District) Ermelo Hospital (Gert Sibande District)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Degree in Social Work / Social Science. Current registration with the South Africa Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker (SACSSP) (2026). Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health care act 17 of 2002. Time management policy development, counselling, Tact and Diplomacy, Planning and Organizing Skills. Good interpersonal relations, communication, facilitation presentation and report writing, innovation skills. Sound professional and ethical behaviour including professionalism, team orientation, reliability, integrity, confidentiality, etc. Ability to work under pressure with good tact and diplomacy. Advisory, monitoring and evaluation interpretation, policy analysis and research.

Duties

Assist in the implementation of the mental health care act 17 2002, National Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023-2030 and Health sector drug master plan. Act as case manager for state patients on leave of absence, conditional discharge and participate in the multi-disciplinary team meeting. Evaluate information and compile forensic court report and make recommendation in the best interest of the mental health care user. Travel to conduct inquiry and interview parties, Case management of matters allocated and achieve target set. Counselling of the mental health care users. Perform all the statutory functions applicable to the relevant function, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and the other task emanating from the courts. Produce and maintain records of social work interventions and process and outcomes. Liaise or attend meetings with other departments and non-governmental institutions to take cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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