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POST 08/516 : SOCIAL WORKER: GRADE 1 TO 4 West Coast District
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
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 requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
Willingness to travel in the Sub-district/ District to consult clients, attend and conduct meetings and training sessions.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to render a clinical social work practise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a Specialist Acute 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.
Duties
Providing effective and integrated social service delivery to patients and families.
Utilise specialist knowledge and skills to conduct psychosocial assessments, counsel individuals and families.
Effectively execute social work administration functions including referrals to relevant role players and stakeholders.
Provide and participate in training and education activities by keeping updated with developments in the field.
Perform middle management functions to ensure effective functioning of the social work department.
How to apply
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Notes
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 to register 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.