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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS)
 
Social Worker
Remuneration Level: R295 905 per annum
LOCATION: Employee Health and Wellness: Social Work Services, Provincial
Head Office, Cape Town, Western Cape
REFERENCES: WC 01/01/2020
 
 
Generic Requirements:
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
 be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and an applicable three year Diploma / Degree registered on the National Learner Record Database on at least a NQF level 6 or higher;
 be (proficient) in at least two official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must be a SA citizen.
 Must have no previous convictions or cases pending;
 Computer Literacy;
 Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
 Analytical, self-management and problem solving skills;
 Report Writing, presentation, development skills, counselling and networking skills;
 Be in possession of at least a valid light driver’s license;
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
 Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage.
 
 
Additional Requirements:
 A recognized four (4 year) Social Work Degree recorded on the National
Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level.
 Must have good interpersonal skills, presentation skills, group work and case work facilitation skills, professional clinical report writing skills and computer skills (Ms Word, Ms Power Point and Ms Office Outlook).
 Registered as a Social Worker with the SA Council for Social Service Professions and submit proof [certified copy] of valid registration for the financial year 2020/2021.
 Two years social work experience within substance abuse, gender based violence and generic wellness environment will serve as an added advantage.
 
Core Responsibilities:
 Render Social Work Services to the client system by means of Social Work Services’ Proactive Interventions to SAPS members and their families.
 Ensure the rendering of Social Work Services to the client system by means of Restorative Interventions and application of Social Work Community, Group and Case Work Models.
 Work within a Multi-disciplinary Employee Health and Wellness Team.
 Compile and submit feedback report per Social Work Programme presented to allocated Division / Cluster.
 Facilitate / observe health and wellness events per allocated Division / Cluster.
 Present information, education and other communication initiatives (IEC) per allocated Division / Cluster. Conduct debriefing of SAPS employees and family members subsequent to a traumatic incident.
 Comply with the Council for Social Service Professions’ (SACSSP) Policy on Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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General:
• Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website: http://www.saps.gov.za/careers) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Due to lockdown restriction on movement, uncertified documents will be accepted during this period of advert.
• Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
• Appointments will be made in terms of the Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
• Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
 
• The closing date for applications is: 2020-08-03.
 
• If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment.
• Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed applicants.
• Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
• Complete application forms can be hand-delivered or posted to: The Recruitment Centre, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, 8000, or emailed to wcrecruitadmin@saps.gov.za
 
 Enquiries can be directed to The Recruitment Centre SAPS: at (021) 409 6594 / 6588 / 6585 / 6591/ 6592 / 6593 / 6584
 
SAPS WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.