Social Worker: GBV Prevention Unit ( Alice Campus) at University of Fort Hare

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work with at least 5 years post-qualifying experience as a practicing clinician.
• Current registration with South African Council of Social Services Professionals for Social Workers (SACSSP).
• Ability to communicate with high level of metalinguistic specifically in Xhosa (Please state language proficiency in application).
• Experience of counselling survivors of GBV.
• Valid SA Driver’s license.

Added Advantages:

• Specialisation in Clinical social work.
• Experience of counselling in a tertiary setting will be an advantage. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implement the university’s GBV policy framework, develop & implement other related policies.
• Clinical counselling provided to survivors/victims of sexual harassment.
• Education and awareness campaigns for prevention of GBV.
• Consultation services provided as well as liaison with relevant stakeholders. 
• Ability to plan, implement interventions and programmes with and on behalf of individuals, groups, communities based on sound theory and research.
• Preparedness to work irregular hours.
• Flexibility to travel across campuses (Alice, East London and Bisho).

Key Competencies:

• Approachable, flexible and change-oriented with a high level of personal motivation, and energy and enthusiasm.
• Has exceptional communication, persuasive, and interpersonal skills. 
• Resilient and has the ability to work effectively under pressure. 
• Demonstrated people management skills & experience. 
• Personal accountability & commitment to the students and staff as clients.
• Strong interest in and empathic attitude to working with students and staff. 
• Flexibility and adaptability to a variety of presenting problems. 
• Must be able to work within a multidisciplinary team. 
• Skills and sensitivity to engage students and staff on matters of mental health in forums and similar settings.
• Teamwork and sound interpersonal relationship skills. 
• Conflict resolution and problem solving. 
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; including drafting strategic research documents tailored appropriately for different audiences.