This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4 (PRODUCTION)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- Grade 1: R338 208 per annum Grade 2: R413 004 per annum Grade 3: R496 668 per annum Grade 4: R608 859 per annum
- Centre
- New Somerset Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP). Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid Code B driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to render a clinical social work practise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a Specialist Mental Health Care setting. Sound knowledge and skills in psycho-social assessment, family and individual counselling skills. Knowledge of relevant statutory processes. Computer literacy, good verbal and written communication skills. Appropriate experience in working with vulnerable populations.
Duties
Provide clinical social work services with regards to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities. Utilise specialist knowledge and skills to conduct psychosocial assessments, counsel individuals and families, network effectively internally with the multi-disciplinary team as well as with relevant external role players, conduct appropriate referrals to relevant role players / stake holders, actively contribute to development of care and safety plans. Deliver accountable services through the application of the Social Work Administrative process. Ensure continued professional development by keeping updated with developments in the field.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms S Mdunyelwa Tel No: (021) 826-5838 (Social Work Manager)
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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