INTRODUCTION

The National Department of Social Development is recruiting 200 Social Workers (Grade 1), for the provincial departments to work on VEP and prevention of Gender Based Violence units.

The total cost to employer package for these positions is R 257 592 per annum.

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate Bachelor of Social Science degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work (NQF 7),
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service  Profession as a Social Worker
• Knowledge of relevant public service legislation
•  Proficient in at least three South African languages
• Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and affected by social ills including crime and violence.

COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy
• Planning and organising skills
• Communication (verbal, written and liaison) skills
• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills

ATTRIBUTES

• Accurate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a  team and independently
• Friendly and trustworthy
• Diplomacy
• Confidentiality
• Self starter
• Customer focused
• Adaptive
• Valuing diversity
• Empathy

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go through the attachment to find directions as to how to apply and information relating to the number of positions available per province