Social Worker: Child Protection Services: Grade 3 REF NO: DSD12/08/2026UMZINYATHI Job at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker. A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with SACSSP; A Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act; Public service Regulations; Batho-Pele principles; Labour Relations; Research Methodology; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems; The ability and competence to assist; develop; advocate for; and empower individuals; families; groups; organizations and communities to enhance their 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 services towards protecting people who are vulnerable; at risk and unable to protect themselves; The ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1; Employee Performance Management and Development System.
• Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Listening; Interpersonal; Computer Literacy; Research; Problem solving; Report writing; Time management; Presentation; Facilitation; Counselling; Numeracy; Language and Driving. 

DUTIES :

• Render a social service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes;
• Support Services Offices and Non-Profit Organisations (NPO’s); Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and Social Welfare fields of probation services;
• Perform all the administrative functions require of the jobs. in the social work and Social Welfare fields perform all the administrative functions required of the jobs.