Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. Registration with the Professions Council: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a 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 driver’s license (Code B/EB) and reliable transport to work. Willingness to be available after hours for emergencies. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of social work theory, with a demonstrable practical approach to client care, problem solving and knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and public health referral pathways. Inclusive style with transversal approach focused on comprehensive service delivery, willingness to work as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team, including involvement with the Thuthuzela Sexual Assault Survivors Centre. Good leadership and communication skills, team player, conflict resolution skills with strong administrative, organisational, analytical skills & report writing skills. Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Duties
Clinical Service Delivery: with provision of a comprehensive social work service for adult & paediatric patients including consultation, family meetings and MDT rounds. Clinical & Administrative Governance: with evidence-based practice, utilisation of data to improve services and effective management of resources. Teaching, training & research: Teaching & training of students and junior colleagues as well as participation in the hospital academic program and research opportunities. Systems management and participation within the Metro East “ecosystem”: Partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including fostering of good relationships with NGO’s and other branches of public health / government.
Salary
Grade 1: R325 200 per annum Grade 2: R397 119 per annum Grade 3: R477 564 per annum Grade 4: R585 441 per annum
Apply before 21 November 2025
How to Apply:
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co CLOSING DATE : 01 December 2025