EC Provincial Government is hiring Social Worker/ Supervisor [x20 posts]
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is hiring and inviting applications for the position of SOCIAL WORKER GRADE-1 (20 POSTS).
- Social Work Supervisor x9 Posts
- Social Worker x11 Posts
Salary Package: R269 301.00 per annum for Social Worker.
CENTRE:
- Alfred Nzo: Matatiele LSO (Ref no. DSD 13/03/2023),
- Amathole: Idutywa LSO (Ref no: DSD 14/03/2023)
- Centane LSO (Ref no: DSD 15/03/2023);
- BCM: Mdantsane 2 LSO (Ref no: DSD 16/03/2023);
- Chris Hani: Intsika Yethu (Cofimvaba) LSO (Ref no: DSD 17/03/2023;
- Sakhisizwe (Cala) LSO (Ref no: DSD 18/03/2023);
- Joe Gqabi: Burgersdorp LSO (Ref no: DSD 19/03/2023);
- Mount Fletcher LSO (Ref no: DSD 20/03/2023)
- OR Tambo: Port St Johns LSO (Ref no: DSD 21/03/2023
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Senior Certificate plus a Degree in Social Work,
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker.
- A valid code 8 driver’s license.
- Computer literacy.
COMPETENCIES: Ability to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, and discrimination.
Having an understanding of human behavior and social systems and being able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment to promote social well-being.
To assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, familiar groups, organizations, and communities in enhancing their social functioning and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for, and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups, and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress, and use resources efficiently.
The ability to provide social work services targeted at protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk, and unable to protect themselves.
Ability to mentor and coach Social Auxiliary Workers.
DUTIES: Provide support, protection, and development services to vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities in accordance with the relevant programmes.
Provide support to social auxiliary workers and volunteers. Stay up to date on new developments in the field of social work and social welfare.
Ensure that all administrative functions are performed
ENQUIRIES: Alfred Nzo Enquiries can be directed to Mr S Shweni at 039 254 0900. If you have any questions regarding Amathole, please contact Ms Z. Habe at 0437116626. For BCM inquiries, please contact Ms P. Kula at 043 705-5675.
Ms Mzinjana may be contacted at (045) 8083709 for inquiries regarding Chris Hani, Ms N. Duba at 051 633-1616/09 for inquiries regarding Joe Gqabi, and Ms P Tsuputse for inquiries regarding Chris Hani.
OR Tambo Enquiries may be directed to Mrs Z Dlanjwa 047 531 2504.
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Â [email protected]
APPLICATIONS: All of these jobs close on 19 April 2023, but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. After the closing date, applications will not be considered.
ADVISE APPLICANTS TO USE THE E-RECRUITMENT SYSTEM – the e-Recruitment System closes at 23:59 on the closing date. The e-Recruitment System is available at: https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/.
On application, candidates are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents, but must submit a fully completed, signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Please note that the Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore cannot be signed; applicants who applied via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83, but instead will be required to sign on the day of interview.
In order to be considered for an interview, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications, as well as other relevant documents to HR.
Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) before the interview.
Closing date: 19 April 2023