8 Community Services jobs in South Africa

Job Purpose
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location:
Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration:
Permanent, Full Time

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only
to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £1,505 per annum / 7.31 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either 8 for existing PVG scheme members, or 9 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

About The Role
To lead on the strategic and operational delivery of Adult Social Work and Adult Social Care across the Health & Social Care Partnership. To take responsibility for the discharge of Social Work statutory duties including duties in relation to Adult Support and Protection. To lead, support and advise on the professional and clinical delivery of social work across all operational services within the IJB.

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum
Qualified Social Worker

Extensive experience at senior management level

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject

Evidence of continued professional development

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme or willingness to join

Registration with SSSC

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate
Skills & Experience in:
Considerable senior management experience in operational social work

Ability to lead and motivate staff and to manage resources effectively

Complex budget management knowledge and competence, including financial resource planning and deployment and contingency planning

Innovative use of locality assets/resources

Ability to lead and motivate multi-sector and community partnerships

Experience in leading and delivering complex change

Proven interpersonal and negotiating skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Understanding Of
Clinical and professional role of social work services

Leading and empowering staff within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team

Considerable knowledge and competence in ensuring standards of clinical & care

governance, and their application, are well understood and adhered to within their

jurisdiction

Breadth of understanding/experience in managing and delivering complex service

provision and redesign

Competence in understanding and working within a democratic system of governance

In depth knowledge of legislation and policy

Working under pressure and to tight deadlines

Commitment To
The integration of health and social care

The vision, values, aims and priorities of Aberdeen City IJB

The Local Outcome Improvement Plan

The principles and aims of Aberdeen City Council

About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact

Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found

Duties/Pligte

• Undergraduate teaching in the theoretical programme.
• Undergraduate teaching and coordinating a year group in the practice education programme.
• Postgraduate supervision.
• Research and publication.
• Participating in own and departmental social impact activities.

• Performing administrative tasks associated with the mentioned duties.

• Voorgraadse onderrig in die teoretiese program.

• Voorgraadse onderrig en koördinering van `n jaargroep in die praktykonderrigprogram.
• Nagraadse supervisie.
• Navorsing en publikasies.
• Deelname aan eie en departementele sosiale impak aktwiteite.
• Uitvoering van administratiewe take verbandhoudend met die genoemde pligte.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• PhD in Social Work, preferably in the field of child protection.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
• Evidence of the ability to publish and present at conferences.
• Professionally proficient in English, and willingness to function in a multilingual environment.

• Relevant practice experience.

• PhD in Maatskaplike Werk, verkieslik op die vakgebied van kinderbeskermingsdienste.

• Registrasie by die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Maatskaplike Diensberoepe.
• Bewese vemoë om te publiseer en om voordragte by konferensies te lewer.
• Professionele vaardigheid in Engels en bereidwilligheid om te funksioneer in ¿n meertalige omgewing.
• Toepaslike praktykervaring.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Knowledge of the BSW Standards of the Social Work Curriculum in South Africa as stipulated by the CHE.
• Experience with supervising undergraduate students in a Social Work practice education programme.
• Knowledge and experience of online teaching and learning platforms.
• Experience with independent research.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Kennis van die MSW Standaarde van die Maatskaplike Werk Kurrikulum in Suid-Afrika soos gestipuleer deur die RHO.

• Ervaring van supervisie aan voorgraadse studente in 'n Maatskaplike Werk praktykonderrigprogram.
• Kennis en ervaring van aanlyn onderrig- en leerplatforms.
• Ervaring van onafhanklike navorsing.
• Sterk leierskap- en spanwerkvaardighede.
• Uitstekende kommunikasievaardighede.

Applications must include the following:

• A complete academic curriculum vitae.
• A list of at least three contactable referees.
• A one to two page cover letter where the candidate discuss their experience, research and teaching plans, and potential contribution to the Department of Social Work at Stellenbosch University.
• A teaching portfolio (optional).

Aansoeke moet die volgende insluit:

• 'n Volledige akademiese curriculum vitae.
• 'n Lys van minstens drie verwysingspersone wat gekontak kan word.
• 'n Een- tot twee-bladsy dekbrief waarin die kandidaat hul ervaring, navorsings- en onderrigplanne, asook moontlike bydrae tot die Departement Maatskaplike Werk aan die Universiteit

Stellenbosch uiteensit.

• 'n Onderrigportefeulje (opsioneel).

Centre: Eerstehoek Ref No: HR4/4/7/245 (X1 Post) Labour Centre: Ermelo Ref No: HR4/4/7/246 (X1 Post) Labour Centre: Carolina Ref No: HR4/4/7/247 (X1 Post) Labour Centre: Sabie Ref No: HR4/4/7/248 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS: Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Knowledge: Departmental Policies,

Procedures and Guidelines, Labour Legislation and Regulations, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, Batho Pele principles. Skills: Computer Literacy, Communication, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Listening, Telephone etiquette, Interviewing, Ability to interpret legislation.

DUTIES: Render registration services of work-seekers on ESSA. Render registration

services of work and learning opportunities on ESSA. Refer work seekers for Employment Counselling services. Provide administrative support with the

placement of work seekers in work and learning opportunities. Render general administrative duties and participate in advocacy sessions as and when required.

ENQUIRIES: Mr R Mokoena Tel No: /2111

Mr M Rathipe Tel No: /3010 Ms L Mashego Tel No: /6

APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Carolina and Eerstehoek LC,

Private Bag X718 Carolina 1185 Physical Address: No 9 Goud Street, Carolina 1185 or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-

Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Ermelo LC, Private Bag X9054 Ermelo 2350, or deliver at Merino Trust Building, CNR De Jager and Joubert Street, Ermelo or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO- For attention Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Sabie LC Private Bag X523, Sabie,1260 or hand deliver at: Old Spar Centre 10th Avenue Sabie or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-

CLOSINGDATE: 31 October 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

NOTE: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part "F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts's technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

Centre, Eastern Cape

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12/ National Senior Certificate. Valid driver's licence will be an added

advantage Knowledge: Departmental Policies, Procedures and guidelines, Labour Legislation and Regulations, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, Batho Pele principles. Skills: Computer literacy, Communication, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Listening, Telephone etiquette, Interviewing Skills, Ability to interpret legislation.

DUTIES: Render registration services of work-seekers on ESSA. Render registration

service of work and learning opportunities on ESSA. Refer work seekers for Employment Counselling services. Provide administrative support with the placement of work seekers in work and learning opportunities. Render general

administrative duties and participate in advocacy sessions as and when required.

ENQUIRIES: Mr U Thambo Tel No:

APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X323, Queenstown,

5320 or hand deliver at No.10 Ronison Road, Queenstown or email to Jobs-

FORATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Queenstown

CLOSINGDATE: 10 October 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

NOTE: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part "F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note that by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below- advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent Social Auxiliary Workers to provide assistance and support to Social Workers with the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the Social Worker.

Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker; Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker; A valid code B driving licence.

None.

Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work; Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills; Problem solving and analytical skills; Client orientation and customer focus skills.

Grade 1: R Grade 3: R per annum (as prescribed by OSD).

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to You may contact the helpline at Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A COMMUNITY SUPPORT RECEPTIONIST

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Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST (USA)

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Answering phone calls, de-escalating anger, and providing basic information
• Transferring calls to appropriate departments and personnel
• Calling visitors or clients to provide updates about requests or appointments
• Front desk management: greeting visitors, directing inquiries, and handling incoming calls
• Supporting clients, property owners, attorneys, and government representatives with questions and resource navigation
• Administrative tasks: managing mail, scheduling appointments, maintaining office supplies, and internal communications
• Basic data entry and recordkeeping, updating client records in the internal system
• Navigating web platforms for form submissions and information requests

What We're Looking For:

• At least one to two years of experience supporting reception or administrative roles
• Experience in legal, financial, or government environments preferred
• Familiarity with CRM Birdeye and VOIP Elevate (a plus)
• Fluency in spoken and written English, professional tone
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent active listening and communication skills
• Customer service-oriented with a personable and professional demeanor
• Ability to handle "rough" callers with tact and empathy
• Critical thinking and proactive attitude
• Willingness to support the team and go above and beyond
• Honest, hardworking, and respectful
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable with web platforms, email, and office software
• Discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
• Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment

What's In It for You?

• Monthly compensation starting from
  1015 USD to 1100 USD
• Paid time off
  and holiday pay.
• Referral and annual
  bonuses.
• 100% Remote,
  Full-Time, Long-Term Career Opportunity.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dedicated support from our team.
• A chance to work with clients who share our values.

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