Social Workers: Warrant Officer - SAPS Free State

POST: Social Worker (Warrant Officer)

Core Functions: 

• Facilitate and coordinate proactive programmes for personnel. 
• Provide reactive, therapeutic social work interventions to the performance of personnel. 
• Advise management regarding trends that may influence the performance of personnel. 
• Implement projects promoting a well-balanced lifestyle for personnel in SAPS. 
• Administer the development and rendering of the advanced and complex Police Social Work Services work-focus assessments. 
• Administer the development and rendering of comprehensive occupational social work to the client system using Social Work Service capacity-building programmes (promotive-work-person and workplace interventions). 
• Administer the development and rendering of comprehensive occupational social work services to the client system by means of the application of the Social Work Community Model. 
• Administer the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary approach interventions within the Employee Health and Wellness environment.

Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Have a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• Be proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English;
• Must be a SA citizen; 
• Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/ department cases; 
• Computer Literacy; 
• Interpersonal, communication and Organizational Skills. 
• Analytical, Self-Management and Problem-Solving Skills; 
• Report Writing, presentation, and development skills; 
• Have at least a valid light driver’s license; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; 
• Applicants must be willing to travel extensively; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage 
• Must not have visible tattoos when wearing SAPS uniform; 
• Successful candidates must be willing to travel and attend courses when required. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Four (4) year Degree in Social Work (accredited by SAQA at NQF level 8 or higher). 
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an occupational social work environment will serve as an added advantage. 
• Must be registered with the South African Council for Social Services Professions  (SACSSP) and produce proof of annual paid-up fees for the 2024/2025 financial year. 

LOCATIONS & REFERENCES: 

1. Social Work Services: Selosesha, Free State - FS 01/2024 (1 post) 
2.  Social Work Services: Kroonstad, Free State - FS 02/2024 (1 post)

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: (Band B1) R351 570 per annum