Job Description

FAMSA Western Cape seeks to employ a Social Work Intern on a 3-Year SETA funded internship programme, based at the community offices.

Commencement date

: 5 May 2025

Closing date for applications:

25 April 2025

Monthly Stipend:

R6000.00

About us:

FAMSA Western Cape is a non-profit organisation (NPO) specialising in relationship counselling. We believe that "healthy families create healthy communities" and are the foundation of our society. Secure families provide a favourable environment where family members can develop to their full potential, develop positive identities and form a set of values that serve as a frame of reference for life. FAMSA recognises all forms of family and strives to make a positive impact in our communities through our counselling and support services.

Read more about FAMSA WC: https://www.famsawc.org.za/

About you:

The successful candidate will be passionate about FAMSA's work and the cause, actively contributing to the sustainability and promotion of the organisation. If you feel that you meet the below requirements then we might be looking for you.

This internship will be a great opportunity to develop as social worker and gain the relevant experience in a well established NPO.

:

The Social Work Intern will form part of FAMSA WC's community offices clinical team. They will work under supervision of a FAMSA WC social worker. Note, you will be contracted and the stipend paid by Konke Business Solutions as an intern. FAMSA WC will be the host organization for the internship, and you will report operationally to FAMSA WC.

The social work intern will work in our community offices (Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, Factreton, Bishop Lavis or Dunoon) as required.

Requirements:

You should

not

currently be part of a SETA funded internship program not participated in one in the last 24 months. Completed a

Social Work Degree

NQF Level 7 or above.

Registered with the SACSSP

or proof that you have started the registration process. Fluency in English. More languages will be advantageous. Computer literate. Planning, coordinating and organizing skills. Excellent time management skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work well in a team and independently. Emotional maturity / stability. Attention to detail and comprehensive in completion work tasks. Meeting of deadlines. Adaptability and flexibility. Responsibility and reliability re use of official work time. Valid driver's license advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Do short term individual, couple and family counselling, trauma counselling/support at the Factreton office and other FAMSA Western Cape offices when required. Talks and workshops within communities. Providing talks and informational sessions. Media interviews, stakeholder meetings and networking as required. Involvement with organizational fundraising initiatives as required. Timeous and accurate reporting. Participate in special projects as required.

Please note:

This position forms part of an Internship Programme administered by Konke Business Solutions. The successful candidate will be contracted and paid by Konke Business Solutions. FAMSA WC will be the hosting organization for the Intern. This is a three-year programme not guaranteeing further employment with FAMSA WC on conclusion of the internship.

The successful candidate will attend orientation and training with Konke Business Solutions during May.*
The internship will start in June.*
If you do not hear from us within 14-days after the closing date of the application, please consider your application unsuccessful.*
Reference checks will be done for candidates invited for an interview.*
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to multiple rounds of interviewing.*
The successful candidate will need to provide certified copies of registration documents, degree/s, drivers licence and other documentation that may be required to illustrate that you meet the requirements of the position.*
The successful candidate will also need to provide police clearance and any other clearance documents relevant to the position.*

Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: R6000,00 per month

Education:

Bachelors (Required)
License/Certification:

SACSSP Registration. (Required)
Work Location: In person