What You Need To Become A Social Worker In South Africa

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What You Need To Become A Social Worker In South Africa

What You Need To Become A Social Worker In South Africa

Social work practice involves the understanding of human development, behaviour and the social, economic and cultural institutions and interactions. A social worker helps people overcome difficult challenges in their life. 

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What You Need To Become A Social Worker In South Africa

You can study social work at a number of universities in South Africa which include UCT, Unisa, UJUniversity of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, and others. A Bachelors in Social Work is usually a 4-year programme which will see the student move from a level 4 to a level 8 qualification.

The requirements for students to study social work are:

  • A National Senior Certificate with 60% for English and 60% in 4 other subjects in their matric final examination.
  • or A Senior Certificate with an exemption (or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a C symbol on HG or a B symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning) and 60% for 4 other subjects

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  • or A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree endorsement/ A Senior Certificate with exemption and a Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work (NQF Level 4) with one year of professional practice as a registered Social Auxiliary Worker
  • Police clearance for criminal convictions
  • Defined as a ‘fit and proper person by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
  • Two testimonials from credible sources such as school leader, a religious leader
  • During the second year of study, students need to be registered with the Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

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In addition to this, the other essential personal requirements needed include empathy, active listening, patience, critical thinking, self-awareness and a driven need to help people overcome their difficulties. 

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