Job Description

Job Title
Intern: Social worker (Contract appointment: 1 year) (Job ID: 6070)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Student Counselling and Development
Contract Type
Contract
Occupational Level
Unskilled
Location
Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
1/3/2025
Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities

Provision of social work interventions to students:

Provide, within the scope of a Social Worker, counselling, psycho-education, support, therapeutic and referral services to students through the application of evidence-based social work interventions to address a range of psycho-social issues. Provide support to students who present with the following psycho-social issues:

o Substance abuse.

o Gender-Based Violence.

o Bereavement.

o Academic Exclusions.

o Unplanned pregnancies.

o Traumatic experience.

o Family related matters.

o Food Insecurity.

Group Interventions:

Participate in UFS Open Day and Orientation Programme, as required by SCD. Facilitate sessions for student leadership and Peer mentors. Facilitate support groups for students. Create awareness and advocacy on social Justice issues to promote diversity, human rights, access to resources, social equity etc.

Administrative duties:

Perform daily routine administrative tasks such as diary management. Professional statistics and record keeping. Process notes. Report writing, referral letters, and e-mail responses. Telephonic inquiries, and general inquiries.

Ad-hoc duties:

Undertake ad-hoc departmental day-to-day assistance as and when required (No Student Hungry Food Distribution and the Vegetable Garden). Completion of additional tasks assigned by the Director: Student Affairs. Liaise with stakeholders and contribute towards the achievement of SCD and UFS Vision 130.

Inherent Job Requirements

A bachelor's or relevant degree in Social Work (BSW) on NQF Level 8. Active registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)(attach proof). Living a commutable distance from the UFS Qwaqwa Campus.

Recommendations:

Experience in working with students in Higher Education. E.g. Student leader, involvement in peer-mentorship program, active in student associations. Ability to work within strict ethical guidelines as prescribed by relevant legislature and UFS policies and procedures. Proven experience in working with Microsoft Programmes. Effective Time Management Skills and ability to work under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to function with ease in a professional team. Sesotho and/ or Zulu speaking.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates for an Internship:

The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme. The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience. The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS. The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship.
Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

Results Orientated:

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

o Strategic Thinking:

The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

o Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading:

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

o Building Coalitions:

The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

01 May 2025 or as soon as possible.

Closing date:

01 March 2025

Salary:

The Salary is R9 100,50 p.m

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact

051 401 9810

or email

MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za

or

Recruit@ufs.ac.za

. Additionally, kindly contact

051 401 9814

/

9813

/

2979

/

7659

/

9848

for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :

EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.