Social Counselling Work Learner at Communicare NPC

About the Learnership

• The course consists of 30% intensive theory work delivered by an accredited training provider and 70% of workplace training. The learner will be declared competent upon successfully completing all coursework and the completion of Portfolio of Evidence.
• The learner will receive responsibilities in line with the qualification, to complete set outcomes as part of the workplace training and the learner will be supervised and mentored by a highly trained Social Worker.
• Social Counselling Work learners will be placed in a host organisation supporting ECDs in Phillipi and will be required to travel as such.
• The learner will receive a monthly stipend.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements

• Must have obtained a Matric certificate (Grade 12), and be unemployed
• Commit to the Learnership Programme for 12 months
• Must be a South African Citizen
• Be available to start in March 2026 until February 2027
• Must be able to speak fluent English and any other South African language
• Must have experience in community work
• Possess good interpersonal skills and willing to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Preference will be given to applicants who have previously completed one of Vulamathuba’s Economic Mobility Programmes (Matric, Job Readiness, Skills Programme, etc.)
• Be enthusiastic, driven, and willing to learn
• A Valid Driver’s license will be advantageous