Circular 31 of 2026 · Post 31/178

SOCIAL WORKER: AMARI SPECIAL SCHOOL LEJWELEPUTSWA DISTRICT

Free State Department of Education

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Closing date: 4 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.

Job details

Circular
31 of 2026
Page No.
8
Circular Post
31/178
Department
Free State Department of Education
Province
Free State
Closing date
18 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD). Salary notch will be determined taking years of experience after registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions as Social Worker into consideration.

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Amari Special School – Welkom
Reference information
PS9/2026/02
Salary information
R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD). Salary notch will be determined taking years of experience after registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions as Social Worker into consideration.

Requirements

  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.
  • A relevant 4-year degree in Social Work or an equal Qualification.
  • Valid Driver’s license.
  • Recommendations: Experience of multi-disciplinary teams and project management.
  • Good interpersonal and management skills.
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively.
  • Knowledge of one of the African languages of the region.
  • A qualification in Education and registration with SACE will be an added advantage.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Excellent English written and verbal skills.
  • Knowledge of the National Curriculum Statement and White Paper 6.
  • In-depth knowledge of policies governing education in general and inclusive education specifically.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a degree qualifications.

Duties

  • Interviewing learners with challenging behaviours, do developmental assessments.
  • Design and implement Individual Development Plans.
  • Render Therapeutic Services.
  • Parental guidance.
  • Connecting with sources and services in the community.
  • Multi professional teamwork.
  • Writing of reports.
  • Practice a sound administrative system.
  • Organize social meetings and assist management.

Enquiries

Mr. G. Erwee Tel. No: (057) 352 846

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

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Notes and Z83 guidance

It is the intention to promote representativity in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from designated groups, especially in respect of people with disabilities, will receive preference.

  • Applicants must apply using the New Z83 form which can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp from 1 January 2021.
  • Should an application be received using the incorrect application form for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.
  • Please ensure to complete All fields on the new Z83 application form. A recent comprehensive, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing, inter alia, a complete chronological record of training, experience, competencies, and previous employment record as well as the names and telephone numbers of three people willing to act as referees.
  • Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must only submit the Z83 and curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents).
  • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification, sexual offenders register and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Separate applications must be submitted for every vacancy. N.B: Please note that: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered (applications posted, couriered, and received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered). The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted, submitted online, e-mailed or hand delivered timeously.
  • Failure to comply with the procedure outlined above will lead to an application being rejected.
  • Applicants are requested to complete the new Z83 form properly which must be authenticated by signature and initialled on both pages and clearly quoting the relevant REF number for each post applied for.
  • Applicants are informed that applications, copies of qualifications and CVs will not be returned.
  • Applicants who terminated their services with voluntary severance packages may not apply, salary progression on the salary scales is subject to performance assessment. The FSDoE reserves the right not to fill advertised positions. It is expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place determined by the Free State Department of Education. It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Non-RSA residents/permanent residents will submit proof only when shortlisted.
  • Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their application has been unsuccessful.
  • 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. Introduction and general measures: NB: as of 1st July 2006, all new appointments in the public service must be part of the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) in order to qualify for a Government Medical Subsidy.
  • Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted applicants. OTHER POSTS

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Original Text
POST 31/178 : SOCIAL WORKER: AMARI SPECIAL SCHOOL LEJWELEPUTSWA DISTRICT REF NO: PS9/2026/02 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD). Salary notch will be determined taking years of experience after registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions as Social Worker into consideration.
CENTRE : Amari Special School – Welkom
REQUIREMENTS : Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. A relevant 4-year degree in Social Work or an
equal Qualification. Valid Driver’s license. Recommendations: Experience of multi-disciplinary teams and project management. Good interpersonal and
management skills. Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively. Knowledge of one of the African languages of the region. A
qualification in Education and registration with SACE will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Excellent English written and verbal skills.
Knowledge of the National Curriculum Statement and White Paper 6. In-depth knowledge of policies governing education in general and inclusive education
specifically. Preference will be given to candidates with a degree qualifications.
DUTIES : Interviewing learners with challenging behaviours, do developmental assessments. Design and implement Individual Development Plans. Render
Therapeutic Services. Parental guidance. Connecting with sources and services in the community. Multi professional teamwork. Writing of reports.
Practice a sound administrative system. Organize social meetings and assist management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. G. Erwee Tel. No: (057) 352 846

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