Senior Officer: Social Worker; post level 9

Senior Officer:
Social Worker (post level
9) (30 hours per week) (Job ) - (2210)

Organizational Unit:
University of the Free State ->
Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture ->
Student Counselling and Development

Contract Type:
Permanent

Occupational Level: Junior Management

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:  Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, submit all documents listed under the inherent requirements and the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained. If you hold foreign qualifications, include SAQA accreditation.
• A copy of your identity document (South African  passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

• Implement, monitor and evaluate Social Work activities.
• Organise, co‑ordinate and sustain activities and services designed to optimise the functioning of students.
• Manage and plan activities of the social work services in line with the National Health Calendar, Institutional Calendar, and the Health and Wellness Centre's plan.
• Keep abreast of latest trends in Social Work and add value in creating and maintaining a culture of excellence.
• Provide support to the Assistant Director:
  Social Work Services in identifying potential areas of improvement in processes for social work services.
• Participate in various professional organisations and boards.
• Represent the Centre at all institutional bodies.
• Serve as member of institutional and provincial forums such as the community services committee, Bloemfontein Social Work Forum, etc.
• Compile reports.
• Attend Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
• Manage and render effective and efficient professional Social Services to clients in the areas of personal and social problems.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for service delivery.
• Establish and facilitate support groups.
• Research relevant topics and arrange events for information sessions to be communicated using the SCD Influencers.
• Maintain client records and data.
• Create a supportive learning environment by providing support for financially needy students without creating dependency.
• Identify and attract new financial avenues, initiate and implement financial assistance programmes, and identify students for inclusion in the relevant programmes.
• Plan, co‑ordinate and implement community engagement projects in conjunction with relevant bodies and promote student involvement.
• Handle the coordination and implementation of preventative programmes.
• Conduct general administration and reporting in line with SACSSP legislation.
• Contribute to the development of the Centre's annual performance plan.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director:
  Division of Student Affairs, Sports, Arts and Culture.
• Must be available to work overtime/after‑hours from time to time and travel to other campuses when operational need arises.

• Bachelor of Social Work on NQF Level 8 (attach a copy).
• Active registration (of at least two years) with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a social worker (attach proof).
• Experience in providing psychoeducation to young adults.
• Proven knowledge of the scope of practice of a social worker according to SACSSP.

• A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Social Work (attach a copy).
• A valid driver's licence (attach a copy) or eligibility to obtain a driver's licence within one year.
• Excellent communication and language skills in English as well as one of the other official languages within South Africa.
• Professional casework, group work and community work skills and experience as above preferably in a…