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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.

Minimum educational qualification:
Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1to3
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: CWD39/2025
Worcester CDC, Breede Valley Sub District

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker.

Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP or No experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP and successful completion of 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP or 10 years’ experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with SACSSP and successful completion of 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 3rd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Enquiries:
Ms A Theron, Tel no: (023) 348-1316.

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a practical test. 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 to register 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Breede Valley Sub District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.

Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Auxiliary Worker.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Skills and knowledge of working within a hospital/medical setting and skills in psycho-social assessments. Skills and experience in substance use, parenting and grief management. Sound knowledge of relevant community resources and computer literacy. Sound interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Undertake psychosocial assessments, give advice and refer to appropriate resources. Maintain all administrative functions on work undertaken. Undertake telephonic enquiries and patient follow ups. Provide appropriate feedback to multi-disciplinary team. Participate in training and upskilling of patients and staff. Facilitate and participate in educational and awareness programmes.

Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to relieve at Primary Health Care Clinics within the Sub-district. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to rotate. Willingness to partake in the Commuted Overtime system.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 182 913 per annum, Grade 2: R 215 442 per annum, Grade 3: R 255 933 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
2/21/2025 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: 3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM

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