Post Title: Social Auxiliary Worker (Social Work Services)
Reference Number: DSD 92/2024 (Various posts available in Eden Karoo) Salary:
Grade 1: R182,913 – R207,024 per annum
Grade 2: R215,442 – R245,847 per annum
Grade 3: R255,933 – R321,741 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Centre:
Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
Requirements:
Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to register with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
Registration: Must be registered with SACSSP as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
Driving License: A valid code B driving licence.
Competencies:
Understanding of human behavior, social issues, and relationship systems.
Knowledge of the South African Social Welfare context, developmental social welfare services, and relevant legislation.
Basic understanding of financial matters related to social auxiliary work.
Skills:
Communication (verbal and written)
Computer literacy
Information and Knowledge Management
Organizing and planning
Report writing and problem-solving
Client orientation and customer focus
Duties:
Assist social workers in providing care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities through departmental programs.
Address matters that may cause or arise from social instability.
Engage in continuous professional development.
Perform administrative support functions as needed by social workers.