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SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1

Department of Social Development · Rotterdam One Stop

Closing date
6 November 2026
Reference
DSD/2026/154
Salary band
R 338 208
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Mopani District: Rotterdam One Stop Salary: R338 208 per annum (SW – A4) Requirements: Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work as recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).Knowledge And Skills: Assessment skills, evaluation methods and processes; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Organising and planning skills; Project planning skills; Psycho social intervention skills; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation skills; diagnostic and analytical and problem-solving skills; Client orientation and customer focus skills. Computer literacy. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social system and skills to intervene at a point where people interact with their environmental environment in order to promote their well-being. Knowledge of programme and project management skills. Information and knowledge management skills. People empowerment skills. Communication and coordination skills. Duties: Render social work services with regard to care, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, group, families and communities. Provide individual and group counselling. Conduct advance and specialized assessment aimed at identifying condition and justify relevant intervention. Implement the recommendations on the appropriate intervention required to address the needs and provide continuous support. Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes. Undertake social work research and development, contribute to and assist with the development of policies. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391 Closing Date: 2026-11-06T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work as recognised by SAQA
  • ✓Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]
  • ✓Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities)
  • ✓Knowledge And Skills: Assessment skills, evaluation methods and processes
  • ✓Supervision Framework for Social Workers
  • ✓Social Work legislation
  • ✓Social work theory and interventions
  • ✓Information and Knowledge Management
  • ✓Protocol and professional ethics
  • ✓Communication (written and verbal) skills

Key responsibilities

  • •Render social work services with regard to care, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, group, families and communities
  • •Provide individual and group counselling
  • •Conduct advance and specialized assessment aimed at identifying condition and justify relevant intervention
  • •Implement the recommendations on the appropriate intervention required to address the needs and provide continuous support
  • •Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes
  • •Undertake social work research and development, contribute to and assist with the development of policies
  • •Perform all the administrative functions required of the job

About Department of Social Development

Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.

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