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SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 (GENERIC SOCIAL WORKER)

  • Reference Number : refs/019078
  • Directorate : DISTRICT SOCIAL WORK SERVICES
  • Number of Posts : 4
  • Package : R294 411.00 per annum ( plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : ENQUIRIES: Ms N.C Dlisani Contact no: 063 8618 541 or 079 2638 098

Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker (Applicants are expected to submit a certified copy of their current Annual Practice Certificate and proof of registration). The following is required: Knowledge of the legislative framework for health social work, other public service legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to Social Work Profession and Gauteng Department of Health. Knowledge in all methods of social work is required. Experience in community mental health Social Services will be an advantage. Applicant must be in a possession of a valid South African driver’s license. Additional requirements: Knowledge of social work legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of social work, social systems and skills to ensure that one intervenes efficiently and effectively at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social and mental well-being. Good communication, interpersonal, IT, financial and human resource management skills; Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.

Duties :

  • Render health social work services with regards to care, treatment, rehabilitation and integration of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities. Implement primary and secondary social work methods. Provide integrated and specialised social work services within a multidisciplinary team of health and therapeutic professionals. Engage with external stakeholders such as other government departments, NGOs and advocacy groups for patients. Provide written reports, monthly reports and statistics. Expect to be subjected to supervision by the line manager or social work supervisor. Ability to work under pressure. Establish, maintain and participate in inter-sectorial and multi-disciplinary forums that promote a seamless delivery of efficient and effective social work services. Organise awareness events in partnership with other governments departments and civil society organisations. Keep up to date with social work developments through training and development. Utilize information technology and other management information systems to manage social work information for the enhancement of service delivery and writing of reports.

Notes :

  • The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a detailed recently updated CV, copies of your qualifications, identity document and driver’s license do not need to be attached upon application, only shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies on the day of the interview. Smart ID card and Driver’s license copies must be double sided. Please ensure that the reference number is correctly quoted. Persons who are foreign nationals or who are in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation or endorsement certificate from the respective Council or body. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender, and disability. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCORAGED TO APPLY. PREFERENCE WILL GIVEN TO INTERNAL STAFF AND MALES. All recommended candidates will be subjected to positive results of the security screening process which entails reference checks, criminal records check, qualification verification and medical surveillance. Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted only through this email: JhbHealth.DistrictJobApplications@gauteng.gov.za Applicants must indicate the post reference number as subject line of the email. Johannesburg Health District does not have budget for resettlement and S&T claims.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District:

Closing Date : 20-10-2023

Criteria Questions
Do you have Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work?
Are you registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker?
Do you have Knowledge of social work legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of social work?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

PRODUCTION DIETITIAN

  • Reference Number : refs/019104
  • Directorate : DIETETICS
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 359 622.00 per annum plus benefits
  • Enquiries : Ms I Heyneke: 012-354 1692

Requirements :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dietitian. Registration as a Dietitian with Independent Practitioner status. A minimum of one year experience after the completion of community service. Knowledge requirements: knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies. Knowledge in the application of Clinical Dietetics theory, practice and ethics. Competency requirements: Communication skills, report writing skills, decision making skills, computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.), planning and organizational skills, networking and liaison skills, expert Dietetic clinical skills, research skills, analytical skills, presentation skills. The ability to work under pressure and cope with a high-volume workload, and may require working more than the core hours (stand-by duty after hours/public holidays). The following will be added advantages: A minimum of two year’s experience in a Tertiary Academic Hospital (post community service year). A minimum of one year experience (post community service year) in the field of Surgery Dietetics. Academic excellence.

Duties :

  • DUTIES : Effectively render optimal, cost effective and evidence based nutritional care in a tertiary setting according to the department’s quality and financial targets. To perform and complete administrative functions including report writing. Participate in the supervision and training of Dietetic 4th year students and any other training required from the department. Implement and monitor Quality Assurance through carrying out audits, developing and implementing quality improvement plans, and collating and analysing statistics. Contribute to the development of the Dietetics Department and the Dietetics profession by promoting and carrying out research and other projects in own work area. To assist with existing projects managed by the department, as well as starting, implementing and maintaining own projects. Co-ordinate and ensure the promotion and marketing of Dietetics services in the hospital and community. To evaluate and ensure that the therapeutic menu complies with quality standards (including all aspects of planning, analysis, production and portioning) in conjunction with the Food service Manager. Adhere to and implement all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation. Do daily and monthly statistics to support the smooth running of the Dietetics department. Willing to work early in the morning to update for the food service unit and willing to work weekends.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 19-10-2023

Criteria Questions
Are you registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner Dietician?
Do you have a minimum of one year experience post community service?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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