Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English; 
• Must be a SA citizen; 
• Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/ department cases; 
• Computer Literacy; 
• Interpersonal, communication and Organizational Skills. 
• Analytical, Self-Management and Problem-Solving Skills; 
• Report Writing, presentation, development skills; 
• Be in possession of at least a valid light driver’s license; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; 
• Applicants must be willing to travel extensively; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage 
• Must not have visible tattoos when wearing SAPS uniform; 
• Successful candidate must be willing to travel and attend courses when required. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Four (4) year Degree in Social Work (accredited by SAQA at NQF level 8 or higher). 
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an occupational social work environment will serve as an added advantage. 
• Must be registered with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) and produce proof of annual paid up fees for the 2024/2025 financial year. 

Inherent competencies: 

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. 
• Must be prepared to work in a multi-disciplinary team 
• Must able to market Social Work Services. 
• Experience in offering counselling, care and support services. 
• Programme presentation and group facilitation. 
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills 
• Report writing and documentation proficiency. 
• Proficiency in Ms Office (Ms Word, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Excel and Ms Outlook). 

Core Functions: 

• Facilitate and coordinate pro-active programmes to personnel. 
• Provide re-active, therapeutic social work interventions to performance of personnel. 
• Advise management regarding trends that may influence the performance of personnel. 
• Implement projects promoting a well-balanced lifestyle for personnel in SAPS. 
• Administer the development and rendering the advance and complex Police Social Work Services work-focus assessments. 
• Administer the development and rendering of comprehensive occupational social work to the client system by means of Social Work Service’ capacity building programmes (promotive-work-person and workplace interventions). 
• Administer the development and rendering of comprehensive occupational social work services to the client system by means of application of Social Work Community Model. 
• Administer the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary approach interventions within the Employee Health and Wellness environment.