Social Worker Grade 1 to 4

SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 TO 4 is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Mental Health Roving Team and Nomzamo CDC, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP).
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
• Experience: Grade 1: No experience Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code (B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in Microsoft Office package (MS word, Excel, and Power point) and e-mail
• (Outlook) Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to social work service in the public sector.
• Good report writing, interpersonal, leadership and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team to achieve functional outcomes for the clients.
• Knowledge and understanding of illness and disease, human behaviour, and social systems within health environment setting.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provision of comprehensive, client centered clinical social work services in the Primary HealthCare facility and NPOS environment, with regards to care, support and protection of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities, to ensure safe discharge plans.
• Conduct assessments aimed at identifying conditions in individuals, groups, families and communities that justify relevant interventions.
• Convene and Conduct Psychosocial groups.
• Deliver an accountable service through the application of Social Work administrative processes.
• Effective networking with the multi-disciplinary team as well as relevant external role players.
• Keep up to date with new developments in social work and welfare fields.
• Utilize and manage resources.
• Support social auxiliary workers and volunteers.
• Participate in training and development of staff.
• Assist with the achievement of the departmental and organizational goals.
• Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

Application Instructions

are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

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

It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Ms M Van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 857-2330

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 216–217
• Open the DPSA circular PDF