SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (ATHLONE: – VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE);

POST 29/334 : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (ATHLONE: –
VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE); REF NO: DSD 63/2026
SALARY : Grade 1: R200 691 – R227 145 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD) Grade 2: R236 385 – R269 742 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
Grade 3: R280 809 – R353 016 per annum, (as prescribed by OSD)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social
Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and basic
understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of
developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge
of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary
work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems;
Information and knowledge management: keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file
them appropriately; protocol and professional ethics. Job-related skills:
Organising and planning; Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery; Verbal and Written
Communication; interpersonal; report-writing). Computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem-solving and analytical skills, and client orientation and
customer focus.
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 programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters
that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support
of social workers as required of the job.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Siljeur Tel No: (021) 763-6204
WESTERN CAPE MOBILITY DEPARTMENT
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 07 September 2026
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification
purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection
process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government
contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online
application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to
16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
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