Social Worker Grade 1
Limpopo Department of Social Development
- Location
- Mopani District: Rotterdam One Stop, Limpopo
- Salary
- R338 208 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 06 Nov 2026
Posted 15 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- No experience / entry level
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SACSSP registration as Social Worker
- Social Worker at Rotterdam One Stop, Mopani district
- You need a Bachelor's degree in Social Work
- Must be registered with the SACSSP
- A valid driver's licence is needed
- Counsel and support vulnerable people and families
How to apply
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How to apply: Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, post 36/256, ref DSD/2026/154 (X1 POST). Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work as recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).Knowledge And Skills: Assessment skills, evaluation methods and processes; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Organising and planning skills; Project planning skills; Psycho social intervention skills; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation skills; diagnostic and analytical and problem-solving skills; Client orientation and customer focus skills. Computer literacy. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social system and skills to intervene at a point where people interact with their environmental environment in order to promote their well-being. Knowledge of programme and project management skills. Information and knowledge management skills. People empowerment skills. Communication and coordination skills.
Duties:
Render social work services with regard to care, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, group, families and communities. Provide individual and group counselling. Conduct advance and specialized assessment aimed at identifying condition and justify relevant intervention. Implement the recommendations on the appropriate intervention required to address the needs and provide continuous support. Produce and maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes. Undertake social work research and development, contribute to and assist with the development of policies. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.
Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391
Reference number: DSD/2026/154 (X1 POST)