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Department of Social Development Is Hiring Social Auxiliary Workers X34 Posts

POST 05/81: SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GRADE 1 (X34 POSTS)
SALARY: R182 913 per annum (plus benefits), (OSD salary package)

CENTRES & REFERENCE NUMBERS:

• Mangaung District: Thaba Nchu Office, X1 Post (Ref No: DSDFS 06/25)
• Lejweleputswa District: X8 Posts
  • Welkom Office X6 Posts
  • Boshof Office X2 Posts (Ref No: DSDFS 07/25)
• Thabo Mofutsanyana District: X17 Posts
  • FDC Office X3 Posts
  • Bethlehem Office X4 Posts
  • Vrede Office X4 Posts
  • Ficksburg Office X6 Posts (Ref No: DSDFS 08/25)
• Fezile Dabi District: X4 Posts
  • Sasolburg Office X4 (Ref No: DSDFS 09/25)
• Xhariep District: X4 Posts
  • Smithfield Office X2 Posts
  • Jagersfontein Office X1 Post
  • Koffiefontein Office X1 Post (Ref No: DSDFS 10/25)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification and Social Auxiliary Certificate.
• Registration: Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Understanding of the South African social welfare context and developmental social welfare services.
  • Knowledge of the role of a social auxiliary worker within this context.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of human behavior, relationship systems, and social issues.
  • Implementation of social auxiliary work methods and techniques.
  • Ability to use appropriate resources in service delivery.
  • Work effectively with social workers and multi-sectoral teams.
  • Keep accurate records and compile reports on social needs and activities.
  • Provide research and administrative support to social workers.
  • Understanding of financial matters related to social auxiliary work.
  • Self-awareness of personal capacities, attitudes, and skills with a willingness to develop them further.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist and support social workers with social work services focusing on care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities.
• Assist in addressing social instability within communities.
• Stay updated with developments in social work and social services.
• Perform administrative support functions as required.

ENQUIRIES:

• Mangaung District: Ms. M. Phori – 071 864 5734
• Lejweleputswa District: Mr. Maleme – 071 853 8481
• Thabo Mofutsanyana District: Ms. P. Litabe – 066 486 6749
• Fezile Dabi District: Ms. M. Martins – 083 443 8343
• Xhariep District: Mr. T. Mjacu – 062 464 8445

APPLICATIONS:

Applications should be addressed to various institutions as per the applicant’s need:

• Mangaung Metro: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to:
  Department of Social Development, P.O. Box 695, Bloemfontein, 9300
  Or hand deliver to Department of Social Development, Shop No:46, Lemo Mall, Dr Belcher Road, Bloemfontein, 9301
  Or email to Recruitment.mangaung@fssocdev.gov.za
• Lejweleputswa: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to:
  Hand deliver to Department of Social Development, Macholo Building, 05 Elizabeth Street, Welkom, 9460
  Or email to Recruitment.lejweleputswa@fssocdev.gov.za

• Thabo Mofutsanyana: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to:
  Department of Social Development, Corner of Moremoholo & Setai Street, Old FDC Building, Setsing, 9870
  Or email to Recruitment.tmofutsanyana@fssocdev.gov.za
• Fezile Dabi District: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to:
  P.O. Box 1122, Kroonstad, 9595
  Or hand deliver to Department of Social Development, KGI Building, 20 Cross Street, Kroonstad
  Or email to Recruitment.Fdabi@fssocdev.gov.za
• Xhariep District: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to:
  Department of Social Development, 15 Dawid Street, Trompsburg, 9913
  Or email to Recruitment.Xhariep@fssocdev.gov.za

• Thekolohelong Welfare Centre and Boiketlong Old Age Home: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to:
  Department of Social Development, Private Bag X20616, Bloemfontein, 9300
  Attention Ms. M.V. Mophethe – Human Resource Management (Recruitment Section), Old Standard Bank Building
  Or place applications in an application box at Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and West Burger Street, Old Standard Bank Building, Bloemfontein
  Or email to Recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za

CLOSING DATE: 21 February 2025

Department of Social Development

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