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POST 10/535 : SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4 Chief
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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 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 requirement of the job: Valid driver’s Licence.
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 of the clients.
Knowledge and understanding of illness and disease, human behaviour, and social systems within a hospital setting.
Appropriate experience in a Health environment.
Duties
Provision of comprehensive, client centered specialized social work services in the field of Rehabilitation and Intermediate care.
Utilize and manage resources (Finance, Estate, and IT) with the focus on cost containment.
Participate in training and development of staff in research activities.
Assist with the achievement of the departmental and organizational goals.
Liaison with Macro- and Micro- environment.
How to apply
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Notes
Directorate
Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing Date
CLOSING DATE: 09 April 2026, 17:00 PM