Social Worker (Warrant Officer) x12 posts: SAPS

Job Title: POST: Social Worker (Warrant Officer)
Location: Social Work Services: All Provinces
Level of Remuneration: R351, 570 per annum (Band B1)

Generic Requirements:

• Competency in post-specific functions
• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Proficiency in at least two official languages, with English being one of them
• South African citizenship
• No criminal record or pending departmental cases
• Computer Literacy

• Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Analytical, self-management, and problem-solving skills
• Report writing, presentation, and development skills
• Valid light driver’s license
• Willingness to travel extensively

Additional Requirements:

• Applicable 3-year degree in Social Work (SAQA accredited on NQF Level 7 or higher)
• Registered as a Social Worker with the SA Council for Social Service Professions and valid registration for 2024/2025
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
• Experience in facilitation/presentation, supervision/management would be an advantage

Core Functions:

• Facilitate and coordinate proactive programs for personnel
• Provide reactive therapeutic social work interventions to personnel
• Advise management on trends influencing personnel performance
• Implement projects promoting a well-balanced lifestyle for personnel in SAPS
• Administer the development and rendering of advanced and complex Police Social Work Services work-focus assessments
• Administer the development and rendering of comprehensive occupational social work services to the client system
• Develop and implement multi-disciplinary approach interventions within the Employee Health and Wellness environment

General Information:

• Closing date for applications: January 31, 2025
• Applications must be submitted on the official SAPS application form, available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations
• Late applications will not be accepted
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening, security clearance, and medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.

To apply, hand deliver or courier the application form, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, ID document, motor vehicle driver’s license (if required), educational qualifications, and academic records to the address mentioned in the job description.