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Eastern Cape Department of Social Development is hiring Social Worker (x36 posts)

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The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development is inviting applications or the vacancy: SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 (X36 POSTS).

CLOSING DATE : 02 June 2023

The vacancies are as outlined in the latest DPSA Circular 17 of 2023, published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements of vacant posts and jobs in Public Service departments.

SALARY : R294 411 per annum

CENTRE :

  • (Ref No: DSD 52/05/2023) Alfred Nzo: District Office
  • (Ref No: DSD 53/05/2023) Winnie Madikizela Mandela (Bizana) LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 54/05/2023) Umzimvubu LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 55/05/2023) Ntabankulu LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 56/05/2023) Matatiele LSO

  • (Ref No: DSD 57/05/2023) Amathole: District Office
  • (Ref No: DSD 58/05/2023) Butterworth LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 59/05/2023) Chris Hani: District Office
  • (Ref No: DSD 60/05/2023) Emalahleni (Dordrecht) LSO

  • (Ref No: DSD 61/05/2023) Cala LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 62/05/2023) Whittlesea LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 63/05/2023) Amalahleni LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 64/05/2023) Ngcobo LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 65/05/2023) Queenstown LSO

  • (Ref No: DSD 66/05/2023) Enoch Mgijima LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 67/05/2023) NMM: District Office
  • (Ref No: DSD 68/05/2023) Nerina CYCC
  • (Ref No: DSD 69/05/2023) Uitenhage LSO (X2 Posts)
  • (Ref No: DSD 70/05/2023) Motherwell LSO

  • (Ref No: DSD 71/05/2023) Kwa-Nobuhle LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 72/05/2023) Zwide LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 73/05/2023) Ibhayi LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD 74/05/2023) BCM: District Office

  • (Ref No: DSD 75/05/2023) Zwelitsha LSO
  • (Ref No: DSD76/05/2023) Dimbaza LSO (X2 Posts)
  • (Ref No: DSD 77/05/2023) KWT LSO (X2 Posts)
  • (Ref no. DSD 78/05/2023) OR Tambo: District Office
  • (Ref No: DSD 79/05/2023) KSD LSO

  • (Ref No: DSD 80/05/2023) Joe Gqabi: District Office
  • (Ref No: DSD 81/05/2023) Sarah Baartman: District Office
  • (Ref No: DSD 82/05/2023) Steytlerville LSO (X2 Posts)
  • (Ref No: DSD 83/05/2023) Somerset East LSO

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker must be submitted on the interview day.

A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite, however, successful candidates who are not in the possession of driver’s license will be required to submit the proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty.

Competencies: Communication: Must be able to exchange information in a clear and concise manner with clients and supervisors including report writing.

Teamwork and collaboration: Must be able to work effectively within teams including social work teams and multidisciplinary teams.

Valuing diversity: Must be able to work effectively, cooperatively, amicable with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.

Planning and organizing: Must be able to plan and organize own work.

Computer literacy: Must demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.

Trustworthiness: Must be able to build a positive relationship of trust with colleagues and clients.

Empathy: Must demonstrate compassion, be able to respect and build positive relationships with clients.

Understanding social work values and principles: Must demonstrate social work values and the principles of human rights and social justice.

Developing others: Must be able to develop, coach and foster long term learning of others.

DUTIES : Understanding social dynamics: Must be able to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion.

Understanding human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems

Social Work Intervention: Must be able to intervene at the points where people interact with their environment in order to promote social wellbeing.

Social empowerment: Must be able to assist and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities.

Social support: Must be able to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.

Protecting vulnerable individuals: Must understand and be able to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

Understanding social work legislation: Must demonstrate an understanding of social work policies, legislation and related legal and ethical social work practices.

ENQUIRIES :

  • Alfred Nzo Enquiries may be directed to Mr S Shweni Tel No: 039 254 0900
  • Amathole Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Habe Tel No: 0437116626
  • Chris Hani Enquiries may be directed to Ms Mzinjana Tel No: (045) 8083709

  • Sarah Baartman Enquiries may be directed to Mr M Sipambo Tel No: 046 6361484
  • OR Tambo Enquiries may be directed to Mrs Z Dlanjwa Tel No: 047 531 2504
  • BCM:Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Kula Tel No: 043 705-5675.
  • e-Recruitment Technical Support: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted using e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The system closes at 23:59 on the closing date.

To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to: [email protected].

Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri).

APPLICATIONS: Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.

Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant (Part F must be answered and declaration must be completely signed).

Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.

Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instruction/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.

The Department does not accept applications via email or fax.


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