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Job vacancies for the posts of SOCIAL WORKER have arisen at the Limpopo Department of Education, South Africa.

Limpopo Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment

In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources Directives will be taken into consideration.

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SOCIAL WORKER (x27 POSTS)

Directorate: Inclusive Education & Special Schools Permanent

SALARY

  • R261 456 per annum (Level 07)

CENTRE                                 

  • Ref No: LDoE 111/08/2022 Botlokwa – Capricorn North (Sekgosese West)
  • Ref No: LDoE 112/08/2022 Helene Franz – Capricorn North (Bochum West) Ref No: LDoE 113/08/2022 Phatlaphadima Capricorn North (Maune)

  • Ref No: LDoE 114/08/2022 Ratanang – Capricorn North (Bochum West) Ref No: LDoE 115/08/2022 Rethuseng – Capricorn North (Vlakfontein) Ref No: LDoE 116/08/2022 Bana -ba- Thari – Capricorn South (Dimamo)

  • Ref No: LDoE 117/08/2022 Benedict & Hope – Capricorn South (Kgakotlou) Ref No: LDoE 118/08/2022 Grace & Hope – Capricorn South (Seshego) Ref No: LDoE 119/08/2022 Mahlasedi – Capricorn South (Lebowakgomo) Ref No: LDoE 120/08/2022 Siloe – Capricorn South (Mogodumo)

  • Ref No: LDoE 121/08/2022 Tsoga -O- Itirele- Capricorn South (Lebowakgomo) Ref No: LDoE 122/08/2022 Nthabiseng – Mopani East (Namakgale)

  • Ref No: LDoE 123/08/2022 Pfunanani – Mopani East (Mangombe) Ref No: LDoE 124/08/2022 Ramakgwakgwa – Mopani East (Modjadji) Ref No: LDoE 125/08/2022 Yingisani – Mopani West (Nkowankowa) Ref No: LDoE 126/08/2022 Letaba – Mopani West (Nkowankowa)

  • Ref No: LDoE 127/08/2022 Jane Furse – Sekhukhune East (Mmashadi) Ref No: LDoE 128/08/2022 Rehlahleng – Sekhukhune East (Ngwaabe)
  • Ref No: LDoE 129/08/2022 Asiphumelele – Sekhukhune South (Groblersdal) Ref No: LDoE 130/08/2022 Ipelegeng – Sekhukhune South (Motetema)

  • Ref No: LDoE 131/08/2022 Matobule – Sekhukhune South (Ngwaritsi) Ref No: LDoE 132/08/2022 Fulufhelo – Vhembe East (Mvudi)
  • Ref No: LDoE 133/08/2022 Grace & Love – Vhembe East (Tshinane) Ref No: LDoE 134/08/2022 Mhinga – Vhembe East (Malamulele NE) Ref No: LDoE 135/08/2022 Rivoni – Vhembe West (Elim)

  • Ref No: LDoE 136/08/2022 Tshilwavhusiku Razwimisani – Vhembe West (Soutpansberg East)
  • Ref No: LDoE 137/08/2022 Susan Strijdom – Waterberg (Nylstroom)

REQUIREMENTS       

  • An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6 or 7) in Social Work as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker and registration status should be active.

  • Three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP.

  • Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage.
  • A valid driver’s license (with exception of persons living with disability).

Core & Process Competencies:

  • Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis Programme & Project Management, Change Management, Client orientation & Customer care focus, Honesty and Integrity. interpersonal relations

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Function as part of the School-Based Support Team (SBST) with specific responsibility of providing psychosocial support services to learners who experience barriers to learning.
  • Knowledge and understanding of education legislation and policies.

  • Knowledge and understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.
  • Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting learners who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to promote inclusive education in the education sector which includes promoting access to quality public funded education for all leaners.

  • Ability to work under pressure and problem-solve as and when necessary.
  • Knowledge of disability legislative framework and policies.
  • Project management skills.

  • Planning and organizing skills.
  • Networking skills.
  • Coordination skills.
  • Communication (verbal and written) skills.

  • Professional counselling skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Monitoring and valuation skills.
  • Ability to compile complex reports.

  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Innovative and creative.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently with minimum supervision.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power point & MS Outlook).

DUTIES

  • As  a  member  of  the  school-based  support  team  (SBST),  the  incumbent will collaborate with teachers, learners, parents and other stakeholders in the provisioning of support services.

Support to be provided will include:

  • Assessment of learners;
  • provision of relevant therapeutic and psychosocial support interventions to learners who experience barriers to learning inherent to societal factors;

  • monitoring and reporting on these learners’ progress;
  • supporting teachers in the classroom;
  • monitoring and reporting on learners’ progress;

  • training and supporting teachers to ensure learners access the curriculum;
  • advocating for access to quality public funded education for all learners and carrying out administrative functions related to the support provided.
  • Provision of casework and group work in the school environment by providing counselling and advocacy awareness campaigns on substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, bullying, abuse & neglect, and HIV/AIDS.

How to Apply

  • Applications must be accompanied by the new Z83 form (DOWNLOAD HERE), or obtainable from any Public Service Department. The new Z83 form is also obtainable on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.

  • Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
  • Applications must include recent updated comprehensive CV, certified copies of all qualifications, academic record and ID document.

  • The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY).

  • The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae.
  • Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, the highest required qualifications and Proof of registration with the professional council or proof of application to register, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

  • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).

  • Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department.

  • Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  • Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

  • Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.

Applications must be delivered directly to: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane at Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 (Registry).

Capricorn North.Private Bag x 9711 Corner Yster & Ledwaba CM Polokwane, 0700 Blaauwberg Streets, 015 285 7300 Ladanna, Polokwane

Capricorn South Private Bag X03 Old Parliament Campus Ms. Ntoane J.Chuenespoort, 0745 Lebowakgomo Tel No: 015 – 633 9500

Mogalakwena Private Bag X 601 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mr Maliavusa M Mahwelereng, 0626 Mokopane EMPC, Mahwelereng Tel No: 015 – 483 7500

Mopani East Private Bag x 578 Old Parliament Campus Ms Ndzumeri PM Giyani, 0826 Giyani Tel no: 015 811 7802

Mopani West Private Bag x 4032 27 Peace Street Mr Raholane MW Tzaneen, 0850 Tzaneen 015 306 1600

Sekhukhune East Private Bag x 9041 83 Aloe Street Ms. Zungu NB Burgersfort, 1150 Aloeridge West Tel No: 013 – 231 0100

Burgersfort Sekhukhune South Private Bag x 70 Old Parliament Campus Ms. Mageza MP Lebowakgomo, Lebowakgomo Tel No: 015 – 633 2800 0737

Vhembe East Private Bag x 2250 Old Parliament Campus Ms. Sivhabu AB Sibasa, 0970 Thohoyandou Tel No: 015 – 962 1313

Vhembe West Private Bag x 2250 Makwarela Government Campus Ms. Makhari MV Sibasa, 0970 Makwarela Tel No: 015 – 963 1895

Waterberg Private Bag X1040 84 Limpopo Street Ms. Songwane K Modimolle, 0510 Modimolle Tel No: 014 – 718 1500 Please note that applications submitted or posted contrary to paragraphs 16.1 and 16.2 above will be disqualified.

ENQUIRIES                           

  • All enquiries should be directed to: Mr. Langa LM at (015)284 6534, Mr Lukheli TV at (015) 284 6536, Mr. Makama MM at (015)284 6507, Ms Ngwepe MP at (015)284 6535, Ms Mmowa LS at (015)284 6568, Phasiwe N at (015)284 6582 and Ms Malla RA at (015) 284 6527.
  • Please do not post or courier applications to the above listed officials!

CLOSING DATE                    

  • 04 November 2022 at 14H00.

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.


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