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Social Worker/Family Counsellor Grade 1-4

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development - Kimberley, Northern Cape

Closing date yi 2 ka December 2019

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification which allows for professional registration with the SACSSP (SA Council for Social Service Professions);
  • A minimum of 0–30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP;
  • Knowledge and experience in Mediation;
  • Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Violence Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction);
  • A valid driver’s license.
Skills & Competencies
  • Computer literacy (MS Word);
  • Communication (written and verbal) skills;
  • Mediation, Interviewing, conflict resolution and evaluation;
  • Extensive report writing skills;
  • Diversity and conflict management;
  • Attention to detail.
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 forensic 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;
  • Report on the performance of family counselors in the office to the Head of Office.
Additional Information
  • Applications must be submitted on Form Z83 (cofa), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za.
  • A Z83 form & CV must be accompanied by original certified copies of qualifications, identity document and a driver’s license where necessary.
  • A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
  • Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered.
  • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment.
  • Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance.
  • Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin.
  • 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.
  • Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.
  • If applying for more than one post, please state the name of the office and reference number as well as order of preference.
  • A separate application must be submitted for each post.

Note

  • 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 initial and current registration with SACSSP.

Ref No

  • 49/19/NC

Enquiries

  • Mr M Sikhweza - (053) 8331062
Hand Deliver at
  • Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Regional Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300 OR Physical address: New Pubic Building (Magistrate’s Court), c/o Knight and Stead Street, 7th Floor, Kimberley, 8301