Social worker x4 posts at EC Social Development for regisrered social workers
- Career Exibs SA
- Jun 29
- 3 min read
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS : can be forwarded via the following option: All applicants must utilise the erecruitment system, which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
The e-recruitment system is available on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The e-Recruitment 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, and details of the issue to: Yandisa.Singqandu@ecdsd.gov.za (NB: FOR Technical Glitches Only – NO CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/CVs to: Yandisa.Singqandu@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and will not be considered.
Enquiries can be directed to Mr. Y Singqandu 043 605-5042.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025. No late/ Faxed/ Posted, Hand-delivered, and e-Mailed applications will be accepted
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the Z83 and a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, and A relationship with reference. Certified copies of qualifications will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks, including security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification, and criminal checking. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the department within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency assessment tools. NB: People with disabilities, whites, coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply for these posts.
POST 22/170 : SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 REF NO: DSD 01/06/2025 (X4 POSTS)
(12 Months Contract) SALARY : R325 200 – R382 374 per annum (OSD), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE : NMM: Kwanobuhle One Stop Outreach Centre
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Social Work. Latest proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite, however, successful candidates who do not have a driver’s license will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty.
Competencies: Communication: Must be able to exchange information clearly and concisely 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, and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial, or religious differences. Planning and organizing: Must be able to plan and organize own work. Computer literacy: Basic computer literacy must be demonstrated 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. 1
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 to promote social well-being. 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 : NMM Enquiries may be directed to Ms L Thompson at 041 406 5750, e-Recruitment Technical Support: Yandisa.Singqandu@ecdsd.gov.za
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