Social Auxiliary Worker - Mthatha, Eastern Cape

Closing date yi 6 ka July 2026

This post will provide psychosocial services under the supervision of a social worker within the context of Care & Treatment programme.

Grade 12 or equivalent
Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work from a recognised college or institution
Two years training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience
Must be registered with SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Professions)
Proficiency in English and isiXhosa languages
Computer literate in MS office advantageous
Clear criminal record
Valid code 8 driver’s license

Conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments
Conducts House hold profiling using profiling tools
Provide minimum package of community-based care and refer to social worker /facility for continuum of care
Supports Social Workers in assessing the needs of patients and parent’s/care givers and guardians
Provides structural programmes including SASA
Networks with all relevant stakeholders
Assists with the identification of advocacy issues
Assist in implementation of youth care clubs
Provides referrals according to the patient needs to social worker and other external networks
Submits monthly reports to the supervisor
Records and maintains accurate and detailed patient information and interventions

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.
It is company policy to promote from within, wherever possible.
We will ensure that we accommodate internal candidates, however to maintain a competitive advantage and to recruit best talent is also important for the organisation.
If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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