Family Counsellor (Grade 1 - 4)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development - Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Closing date yi 29 ka August 2022

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Purpose

  • Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification which allows for professional registration with SA Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP);
  • Registration as Social Worker with SACSSP;
  • A valid driver’s license.
Skills & Competencies
  • Knowledge and experience in Mediation;
  • Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act, Children’s Act Maintenance Act and Domestic Violence Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction);
  • Computer literacy;
  • Communication (verbal and writing skills in English and Xhosa);
  • Mediation, Interviewing, conflict resolution, evaluation and report writing skills;
  • Diversity and conflict management;
  • Attention to details.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct mediation and/or inquiries as part of a multidisciplinary team in custody, access, guardianship, child abduction and related family law disputes;
  • Evaluate information and compile statutory court reports and make recommendations to the best interest of children in family law disputes;
  • Act as expert witness for the Family Advocate in Court;
  • Network and conduct awareness campaigns regarding the functions and role of the Office of the Family Advocate;
  • Travel to townships and rural areas to conduct inquiries and interview parties and source references in family law disputes.
Additional Information
  • Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified in each post.
  • The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date.
  • Application that does not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified.
  • A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
  • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment.
  • Candidates whose name appears on Part B of the child Protection Register as mandated by the Section 123 (5) of the Children’s Act, 2005 need not apply.
  • Applicants are required to attach proof of registration with SACSSP and Service certificates of appropriate experience in Social work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
  • The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
  • Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement.
  • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
  • If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
  • The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Ref No
  • 113/22EC
Remuneration
  • R261 456 – R589 896 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination).
  • The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Enquiries
  • Mrs. L de Kock Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7130
Centre
  • Office of the Family Advocate, Port Elizabeth (successful candidate will be required to conduct ad-hoc monthly inquiries in the East London office due to operational needs which will include sleepover visits).
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