a Social Worker

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint a Social Worker (full-time) at Northern Academy in Polokwane to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30112 Northern Academy has a position available for a Social Worker.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

Learner Support & Counselling

• Provide individual and group counselling to learners facing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop tailored intervention plans
• Support learners in overcoming barriers to learning and personal development

Family & Community Engagement

• Work with parents and guardians to address family dynamics affecting learners
• Refer families to external social services where necessary
• Build partnerships with community organisations to strengthen learner support

School‑Based Support Team

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to review learner progress
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to ensure cohesive interventions
• Compile and maintain progress reports

Training & Awareness

• Provide workshops for teachers on identifying and managing social/emotional challenges
• Conduct awareness sessions on topics such as bullying, trauma, and resilience
• Support staff in implementing learner accommodations and inclusive practices

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Minimum Qualification: Honours degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Legal Requirement: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in school‑based or child‑focused social work (multidisciplinary team experience advantageous)

Skills:

• Counselling and psychosocial support
• Early child development knowledge
• Assessment and report writing
• Microsoft Office / computer literacy

Attributes: Empathy, patience, resilience, proactivity, problem‑solving, interpersonal and management skills

Closing date: 06 October 2026.

Primary School:

103 Romulus Drive,

Bushveld Lifestyle Village,

Bendor,

Polokwane,

0700

High School:

243 Suid Street,

Flora Park,

Polokwane,

0700

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.

But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.