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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Social Worker: Grade 1 to 4 (2 Posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH17/2024
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
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 SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to render a clinical social work practise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a Specialist Acute Health Care setting. Sound knowledge and skills in neonatology, assessment skills, family and individual counselling skills. Knowledge of statutory processes with regards the Child Care Act. Computer literacy. Good verbal and written communication skills.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP).
 
Enquiries:
Mr A De Vos tel. no. (021) 404-5430
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide social work services to in-patients and their families. Provide specialist knowledge and skills to services in neonatology. rovide psychosocial assessments, counselling to individuals and families. Appropriate referrals to step down facilities. Undertake telephonic patient follow up. Provide appropriate follow up to Multidisciplinary team. Undertake training as required. Provide future care plans for patients, maintain all administration functions on work undertaken.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker and proof of current registration.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 308 247- R 362 439 per annum, Grade 2: R 376 416- R 436 014 per annum, Grade 3: R 452 667- R 532 113 per annum, Grade 4: R 554 919- R 687 918 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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