Social Worker Grade 1 to 4

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Social Worker Grade 1 to 4 in Rural Health Services, based in George Regional Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R338,208 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 09 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). -It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide geographic knowledgeable social work services to inpatients, outpatients, and their families or caregivers across the Rural East Ecosystem.
• Render a clinical Social Work service independently and within multidisciplinary team setting.
• Facilitate access to community resources and support services.
• Facilitate referrals to department of social development, nongovernmental organizations, community-based organizations, and other relevant government services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and ethical standards governing social work practice.
• Maintain an appropriate administrative system and effective management of physical resources related to renal dialysis services, Pauper burials applications, old age home applications and all other relevant referrals made to the community.
• Form 22 completion for abscondments and neglect of children.
• Identify areas for quality improvement and implement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker.
• Experience:
• Grade 1: None after registration
• Grade 2: at least 10 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP
• Grade 3: at least 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP
• Grade 4: at least 30 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Computer literacy in MS Windows
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook and proficiency with electronic health information systems
• Ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop, implement, and monitor intervention plans
• Ability to manage vulnerable patient groups to access appropriate social support systems
• Ability to manage crisis situations, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely interventions
• Good verbal and written communication skills to facilitate communication between multidisciplinary team members
• Knowledge of statutory processes