Sub-Directorate: ECD
SALARY: R325 200 per annum
CENTRE: Sekhukhune South
REQUIREMENTS: A Degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. A valid driver’s license. Core And Process Competencies Good verbal and written communication, Good report writing skills, Ability to intervene and resolve conflict of a complex nature, Problem-solving, Planning and organizing work and working independently, Non-judgmental, Understanding, Assertive, and Caring. Analytical skills, Knowledge, and experience in working with Children’s Act. Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination, and exclusion. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments to promote social well-being. The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities. The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for, and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups, and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress, and use resources effectively. The understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk, and unable to protect themselves. Skills and Computer literate (excel skills will be an added advantage).
DUTIES: Render a social work service about the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through relevant programs. Regulating the stay of children in alternative care; managing and facilitating the movement of children within the child and youth care system; and discharging or releasing children from the provisions of the Act. Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability. Conduct assessments to identify conditions in individuals, groups, families, and communities that justify relevant interventions. Support social auxiliary workers and volunteers. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. Perform all the administrative functions required for the job. It will be expected from the Social Workers in Grade 4 to mentor and coach the Social Workers in Grade 1 to enable them to render an effective and efficient social work service and good record keeping. Register and Monitor Early Childhood Development programs. Maintain and update databases of registered and funded ECD centers.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Maupi MJ at 081 530 8921
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be addressed to: The Acting Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700, or handed in at Office No. H03, Registry, Records Management Directorate at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane. or on the following website: http://10.55.145.92/erecruitmentInternal/
CLOSING DATE: 27 June 2025, 14 H00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered)