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Western Cape Government is Hiring Two (2) Social Auxiliary Workers: Social Work Services

Provide assistance and support to social workers with the promotion of social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the social worker.

Requirements: Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; registration with the SACSSP.

Key Performance Areas

Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programs; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Competences

Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African social welfare context: the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Uses appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems; Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately; protocol and professional ethics.)

Job-related skills: Organising and planning; Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery; Communication and language (2 Official languages of the Western Cape Government; Interpersonal, report-writing. Computer literacy, presentation and facilitation, problem-solving and analytical skills, and client orientation and customer focus.

Closing Date: 04 May 2026

Location: Western Cape

Job Purpose: Personal Assistant For Western Cape Government

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to render a secretarial support service to a senior manager(s).

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 (a certificate of completion should be provided); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management.

Key Performance Areas

Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Render an administrative support service; Provide support to the senior manager regarding meetings; Support the senior manager with the administration of the budget; Analyse the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: General Support; Financial Support; Record keeping; Relevant policies and procedures. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Good interpersonal and decision-making skills; Planning and Organising; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration: R 325 101 R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.