Dpsa
Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1 Ref No: Dsd/2026/172 (X1 Post)
Department of Social Development
Pay
R 200 691 per year
Location
Capricorn, Limpopo
a government employer is hiring a Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1 Ref No: Dsd/2026/172 (X1 Post) in Capricorn, Limpopo. Public Service. Matric (Grade 12) is the minimum qualification mentioned. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Matric minimum
Vacancy details
Post
36/267
Salary
R200 691 per annum (SW – A1)
Centre
Capricorn District: Botlokwa One Stop Centre
Requirements
An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Social Auxiliary Certificate. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social auxiliary worker. Knowledge And Skills: Demonstrate basic understanding of the South African social welfare context, the policy and practice of development social welfare services also the role of social auxiliary worker within this context. Define and demonstrate understanding of the purpose of social auxiliary work also with the role and functions of a social auxiliary worker in relation to a social worker within South African context. Consistently reflect the values and principles contained in the Bill of Rights, and social work profession’s Code of Ethics in service delivery as a social auxiliary worker. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the South African judicial system, the legislations governing and impacting on social auxiliary work and social work. Demonstrate a basic understanding of human behaviour, relationship system and social issues. Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client system. Use appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems. Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery. Work effectively as a social auxiliary worker to address the special needs and problems experienced by at least 3 of the priority focus groups in the social welfare. Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately. Provide an efficient research and administrative support services to the social worker. Demonstrate basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work. Demonstrate self-awareness regarding personal capacities, attitudes skills and willingness to develop them further under the supervision of a social worker.
Duties
Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes. Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Keep abreast with new developments in the social work and social services field. Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.
Enquiries
General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391 220
Reference
DSD/2026/172 (X1 POST)
Closing date
2026-11-06
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026