SALARY : R294 411 per annum, plus service benefits

CENTRE : Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
• Registration Certificate with SACSSP and current registration to practice for the current financial year.
• The applicant must be computer literate and in possession of a valid South African driver’s licence. Internship / practicum placement at a Health setting will be an added advantage.

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Skills and Knowledge:

• Counselling, Communication, Planning and organising.
• Problem solving, time management, stress management, diversity management, conflict resolution.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African Legislation pertaining to social services.

DUTIES :

• Render Social work services regarding the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through the relevant programs. Attend to any other matter that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields. This would, inter alia, entail the following: Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments.
• Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously. Engage in continuous professional development activities as prescribed. Perform all the 49 administrative functions required of the job. The applicant should be willing to work in different units of the Hospital as per Rotation cycle.

ENQUIRIES : Ms MJ Shingange Tel No: (011) 933 8858

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be hand delivered to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital from 8am to 3pm at Ground Floor, Main Admin Building or posted to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Private Bag X01, Pimville, 1808 and or via courier (Kindly note that the application forms received by the institution after the closing date of the advert irrespective of the reasons will not be considered). No faxed applications will be considered. NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service

Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) with no blank spaces left. And must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 application form the Department where position was advertised and should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated and must specify the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Shortlisted Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC), Verification checks (Reference checks: Provide at least 3 and one must from an immediate supervisor.

The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above will disqualify the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification will be performed. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. CHBAH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE : 17 November 2023