SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4 (X2 POSTS)

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: Mental Health Roving Team (ACT) (KESS) and Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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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: No experience Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code (B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in Microsoft Office package (MS word, Excel, and Power point) and e-mail (Outlook) Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to social work service in the public sector. Good report writing, interpersonal, leadership and planning skills. Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team to achieve functional outcomes for the clients. Knowledge and understanding of illness and disease, human behaviour, and social systems within health environment setting.

Duties

Provision of comprehensive, client centered clinical social work services in the Primary HealthCare facility and NPOS environment, with regards to care, support and protection of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities, to ensure safe discharge plans. Conduct assessments aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions. Convene and Conduct Psychosocial groups. Deliver an accountable service through the application of Social Work administrative processes. Effective networking with the multi-disciplinary team as well as relevant external role players. Keep up to date with new developments in social work and welfare fields. Utilize and manage resources. Support social auxiliary workers and volunteers. Participate in training and development of staff. Assist with the achievement of the departmental and organizational goals. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms M Van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 857-2330

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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