The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused
on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and
related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize
their full potential. Could that be you? If so, I invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to
play your part in Desmond Tutu HIV-Foundations’ exciting future.
Main Purpose
Main purpose of this position is to provide social work services to the Young Women and Girls
(YWG) Programme.
Requirements:
A tertiary qualification in a related field, e.g. Social Work
A minimum of 3- 4 years in similar role involving case management and excellent
administration ; at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity
Valid registration with the SACSSP (South Africa Council for Social Service Profession)
Valid Police Clearance Certificate
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to deliver high quality client care / focus
Fluency in English and Xhosa
Excellent written communication; computer literacy – Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Ability to lead and also work as part of a team
Strong planning and organising skills
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Networking
Results focused
Work standards
The following will be advantageous:
Knowledge of child protection policies and relevant legislation within the Social Services
Professions’ Sector
Responsibilities:
Provide relevant intervention and support to youth who has been referred as part of the
YWG Programme
Supervise Social Auxiliary Workers
Providing advice, guidance and support to the Social Auxiliary Workers and working
closely with them to develop appropriate intervention programmes/plans
PASSION | INNOVATION | PROGRESS
Association incorporated under Section 21 registration no. 1999/005072/08 : NPO no. 148-956
Public Benefit no. 18/11/12/51
Directors: Prof R Wood; Prof L-G Bekker;
Ms Z Ebrahim(Chair); Ms T Tutu-Gxashe; Mr P Grant; Ms M K Ndebele; Mr C Abrahams; Dr M Sienaert
www.desmondtutuhivfoundation.org.za
Arrange regular debriefing sessions and meetings with Social Auxiliary Workers YWG
Supervisor
Perform detailed administrative and social work duties with regards to children’s court
inquiries child protection services
Ensure that the basic needs of each child within the programme are assessed and
addressed
Develop a tracking system and filing system for cases and case files
Provide support to KGIS Supervisor, Peer group trainers and Health educators where
necessary
Ensure smooth flow of all YWG cases
Provide referrals to other support services where appropriate (e.g. clinics, specialists
other CBOs/NGO’s etc.)
Conduct home visits
Write regular progress and process reports for all interventions
Open and manage case files
Ensure that relevant registers are completed and other administrative duties
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
To apply, quote Job reference, submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest
qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees to: Attention HR Manager
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Jobs@hiv-research.org.za by 29 November 2016 Job reference: #DTHF/C040. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment
practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives.
We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that, by applying for this role, I authorise Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
in its capacity as employer, to access my personal information stored, and to utilise said
information for recruitment purposes for this role.
This job may be removed before it expires.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date please consider your
application as unsuccessful.
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation is a child friendly organisation committed to the protection of
children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website at
www.desmondtutuhivfoundation.org.za