Social Auxiliary Workers Wanted at Western Cape

 

Reference Number-WCG211207-14

Tracking Number-DSD 189/2021

Job Title-Social Auxiliary Worker: Social Work Services (Eerste River), Ref No. DSD 189/2021

Department-Social Development

Salary level-OSD

Job Type-Permanent

Location – Country-South Africa

Location – Province-Western Cape

Location – Town / City-Eerste River

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Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Auxiliary Worker to provide assistance and support to Social Workers with the promotion of social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the Social Worker. This post is based in Eerste River.

Minimum 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. or Grade 2: 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 South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Auxiliary Worker

A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in social auxiliary work after registration as a Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP

OR No experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of the 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP

A valid code B driving licence

or Grade 3: 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 South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Auxiliary Worker

A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in social auxiliary work after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP

OR A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in social auxiliary work after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of the 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP

OR No experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of the 3rd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid code B driving licence.

 

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Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

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 programmes

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.

Competencies

A basic understanding of the following: Human behavior, 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 social auxiliary work

Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Good communication (written and verbal)

Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports)

Skills needed: Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing

Problem-solving and analytical

Client orientation and customer focus.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 150 438 – R 169 332 per annum

Grade 2: R 179 637 – R 202 176 per annum

Grade 3: R 214 494 – R 269 301 per annum (OSD as prescribed) Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

 

Closing Date:31/01/2021

HOW TO APPLY

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Notes-Only applications submitted online at www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/ proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered