REF NO: SD/2022/12/09 (X13 POSTS)
Duration: 3 Months Contract
SALARY : R269 301 – R609 593 per
annum, (within the OSD framework), (plus 37% in
lieu benefits)
CENTRE : Head Office (Johannesburg)
REQUIREMENTS : Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g., Bachelor
of Social Work) that
allows professional registration with the SACSSP. Registration with the South
African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker. Skills to
challenge structural source of poverty,
inequality, oppression, discrimination
and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and
social
systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their
environments in order to promote social well-being. The ability and
competence to assist, develop, advocate
for, and empower individuals,
families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social
functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. The understanding and
ability to provide social work services
towards protecting people who are
vulnerable at risk and unable to protect themselves. Skills and Competencies:
Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression,
discrimination and exclusion. Knowledge
and understanding of human
behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people
interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being. The
ability and competence to assist, develop,
advocate for, and empower
individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their
social 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
work services towards protecting
people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
DUTIES : Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and
development of vulnerable individuals,
groups, families and communities
through the relevant programmes. Implement the HIV and AIDS Social
protection including Social and Behaviour Change Programmes. Attend to any
other matters that could result in, or stem
from, social instability in any form.
Conduct assessments aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups,
families and communities that justify relevant interventions. . Identify and make
recommendations on the appropriate
interventions required to address the
identified conditions. Develop, determine and plan programmes to render the
recommended interventions efficiently, effectively and economically.
Implement the recommended
interventions by providing continuous support,
counselling, guidance and advice to the
affected individuals, groups, families
and communities. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended
interventions, report on progress and identify further/amended interventions to
address the identified conditions. Study,
interpret, apply and give information
on legislation and policies in the identified work fields to social auxiliary
workers, volunteers and other role players/stakeholders. Perform all the
statutory functions applicable to the
relevant function, compile court reports
and attend to court enquiries and the other tasks emanating from the courts.
Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and
outcomes. Support social auxiliary
workers and volunteers. Keep up to date
with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Study
professional journals and publications in order to ensure that cognisance is
taken of new developments. Monitor and
study the social services legal and
policy framework continuously. Liaise/attend meetings with other
departments
and non-governmental institutions to take cognisance of the latest
developments in the relevant fields. Undertake first level social work research
and development. Engage in continuous
professional development activities
as prescribed. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.
ENQUIRIES : Mr ST Mmakola Tel No: 011 227 0205
APPLICATIONS : Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The
Gauteng Department of Social Development, Head Office, 69 Commissioner
Street, Johannesburg, 2000 or posted to Private Bag X35, Johannesburg,
2000.
FOR ATTENTION : ST Mmakola Tel No: 011 227 0205
NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting
and verification requirements as per
government policy and procedures.
