Social Worker

SANCA Pietermaritzburg is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Social Worker to join their prevention team

Attributes

• Ability to work independently & within a team
• Professional work ethic
• Ability to multi-task & meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong administrative & report writing skills
• Public Speaking skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

• Report writing
• Compiling Monthly statistics
• Conducting Education & Awareness Programmes
• Marketing of services
• Attending to queries
• Preparation of material
• May be required to work overtime
• Includes travelling on a daily basis
• Performing Administrative duties

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification
• Current registration with SACSSP
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a social worker
• Experience in the field of Substance Abuse is advantageous
• Valid Driver’s Licence – Code B - manual
• Fluency in English & IsiZulu
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Computer literate
• No criminal record- Valid SAPS Clearance

This position is until 31 March 2027

All candidates will be subject to a proficiency test as well as a driving test

Suitable candidates who have the above attributes/experience are invited to submit their CV’s together with certified copies of matric certificate, SACSSP registration & driver’s licence, as well as a minimum of 3 traceable recent referees Closing date: 25 September 2026. No late applications will be accepted. If you have not had a response by 9 October 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Work Location: In person