Government Jobs

Social Worker Grade 1 To 4 (5/8Th Post)

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

New Somerset Hospital Posted 23 Aug 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

Provision of comprehensive, client centred clinical social work services to adults and children in a district hospital. Ensure safe discharge plans, support and protection of vulnerable individuals and families. Conduct psychosocial assessments aimed at identifying conditions within individuals that justify relevant interventions. Implementation of applicable social work interventions. Effective engagement and networking with the multidisciplinary team as well as all relevant external stakeholders. Keep up to date with new developments in social work. Utilize and manage resources. Support social workers, volunteers and students. Assist with the achievement of department and organisational goals. Perform all administrative functions required of the job. Deliver an accountable social work service through the appropriate implementation of social work processes.

Requirements

  • Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP).
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Public Social Worker.
  • Grade 1: None after registration.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in social work after registration.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in social work after registration.
  • Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in social work after registration.
  • Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
  • Strong analytical and leadership, problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email).
  • 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 clients.
  • Knowledge and understanding of illness and disease, human behaviour, and social systems within a health environment setting.
  • Appropriate experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

  • Provision of comprehensive, client centred clinical social work services to adults and children in a district hospital.
  • Ensure safe discharge plans, support and protection of vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments aimed at identifying conditions within individuals that justify relevant interventions.
  • Implementation of applicable social work interventions.
  • Effective engagement and networking with the multidisciplinary team as well as all relevant external stakeholders.
  • Keep up to date with new developments in social work.
  • Utilize and manage resources.
  • Support social workers, volunteers and students.
  • Assist with the achievement of department and organisational goals.
  • Perform all administrative functions required of the job.
  • Deliver an accountable social work service through the appropriate implementation of social work processes.

How to apply

Application instructions from the source

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

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