Social Auxiliary Worker Gr 1 EE TARGET: African/Coloured Male

Reference Number: DSD 39/06/2026

Department: Social Development

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Social Welfare/Services

Chief Directorate: Institutional Support Services

Programme: Social Institutional Support & Coordination Services

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum

Location: Amathole: Great Kei LSO, Komga

Closing Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Job Description

Ability to work independently and under pressure. Experience in community involvement. Communication skills (both verbal and written).

Requirements

Grade 10 plus completion
of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as an Auxiliary Social Worker with the
South African Council for (latest copy/current year. Computer literacy. A valid
South African driver’s license will be an added advantage. Appropriate/recognisable Social
Auxiliary Work experience after registration with the SACSSP as Social
Auxiliary Worker will be considered for appointment.

Duties

Provide administrative support to Social Workers.
Conduct awareness campaigns on child abuse, abuse of older persons, abuse of
substances, abuse of women and persons living with disability. Monitor Home
Based Community Care Centres. Maintain an efficient and effective system to
ensure a smooth flow of information to Social Workers and Clients.

Enquiries
may be directed to Ms Z Habe at Tel No: (043) 711 6626

More Information

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021, e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. White or Coloured males and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply