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SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (ATHLONE: - VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE);

Department of Social Development · western cape

Salary band

R 227 145

Closing date

7 September 2026

Reference

DSD 63/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Social Development

Location

Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.

Salary

Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)

Requirements

Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems; Information and knowledge management: keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately; protocol and professional ethics. Job-related skills: Organising and planning; Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery; Verbal and Written Communication; interpersonal; report-writing). Computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem-solving and analytical skills, and client orientation and customer focus.

Duties

Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Enquiries

Ms E Siljeur Tel No: (021) 763-6204

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks wil

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Requirements

·Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker
·Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker
·A valid code B driving licence
·Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues
·South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services
·South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work
·Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work
·Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems
·Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems
·Information and knowledge management: keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately

Key Duties

·Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programs
·Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form
·Continuous professional development
·Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job

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✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Include your current SACSSP registration certificate and membership number
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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What is the salary for the SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (ATHLONE: - VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE); position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 227 145. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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