DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 23 September 2024
POST 32/38 : FAMILY COUNSELLOR/SOCIAL WORKER (GR1 – GR4) (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R308 247 – R687 918 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Family Advocate: Vosman Ref No: 2024/04/MP
Family Advocate: Mafikeng Ref No: 24/VA03/NW
Family Advocate: Gqeberha Ref No: 56/24EC
Family Advocate: Cape Town Ref No: 01/2024/FA/WC
Family Advocate: Johannesburg Ref No: 2024/04/GP
Kimberley: Family Advocate: Kimberley Ref No: 49/24/NC/FA-KIM
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree in Social Workers or equivalent qualification, A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience in Social Worker after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Registration with SA Councilor for Social Service Profession (SACSSP), Knowledge and experience in Mediating, Court experience in rendering expert evidence; Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act. Children’s Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction); A valid driver’s license and willing to travel extensively within the province. Skills and Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills, Computer literacy (MS Word), Mediation, Interviewing, Conduct resolution, Evaluation and Report writing skills, Diversity and Conflict management and Attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Conduct inquiries to ascertain the best interest of the minor children involved by means of mediation and /or evaluation as per relevant legislation. Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports, Act as expert witness for the Family Advocate in Court; ensure proper case flow administration, Travel to townships and rural areas to conduct enquires and interview parties and source references in Family Law disputes.
ENQUIRIES : Mpumalanga: Ms NC Maseko at 083 284 9056
North West: Ms L. Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088
Eastern Cape: Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000/ 7010
Cape Town: Ms T Buttress Tel No: (021) 426 1216
Gauteng: Ms RR Moabelo Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Northern Cape: Ms C. Van Wyk Tel No: (053) 838 4563
Ms C. Van Wyk Tel No: (053) 838 4563
APPLICATIONS : Northern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300 or Physical address: New Public Building (Magistrate’s Court), c/o Knight and Stead Street, 7th Floor, Kimberley, 8301 or DOJ24-49-NC@justice.gov.za. Faxed applications will not be considered.
Mpumalanga: Please direct your applications to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11260, Nelspruit, 1200 or hand deliver to Physical Address: 52 Acacia Crescent, West Acres, Nelspruit ,1200 or email to DOJ24-04-MP@justice.gov.za
North West: The Provincial Head: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho 2735 or hand deliver it at Application Box, 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng or email to DOJ24-03-NW@justice.gov.za
Eastern Cape: Please direct your applications to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or email to DOJ24-56-EC@justice.gov.za
Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or hand deliver at 8 Riebeeck Street,
5TH Floor, Norton Rose House or email to OJ24-01-WC@justice.gov.za
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 or 7th Floor Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg or email to DOJ24-04-GP@justice.gov.za
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 to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be required to submit proof of registration with SACSSP. Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
NOTE : 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. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. 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 only when shortlisted. 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 this position. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.
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