{"id":25772,"date":"2025-08-28T12:48:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=25772"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:56:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:56:55","slug":"social-work-internship-at-the-department-of-social-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/social-work-internship-at-the-department-of-social-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Work Internship at the Department of Social Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Department of Social Development is excited to announce an exciting social work internship opportunity for aspiring social workers! If you&#8217;re a recent graduate eager to gain practical experience and build your career in the social work field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-social-work-internship-overview\">Social Work Internship Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Position<\/strong>: Social Work Internship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reference Number<\/strong>: Refs\/022686<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directorate<\/strong>: Human Resource Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Posts<\/strong>: 149<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Package<\/strong>: R7,860.50 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Head Office, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng, West Rand, and Johannesburg (including Institutions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Date<\/strong>: 05-09-2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3984299639\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-internship\">About the Internship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This internship provides valuable hands-on experience for unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35, from all racial and gender backgrounds, who are looking to get exposure to a professional work environment. With a strong emphasis on practical work experience, this program offers you the opportunity to engage with various departments and institutions within the Gauteng Department of Social Development. Graduates will gain a deeper understanding of the social work landscape while contributing to meaningful initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-benefits\">Key Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practical experience in social work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to various work environments within the department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunity to make a real impact in communities across Gauteng.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A monthly stipend of R7,860.50 to support you during your internship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3406948759\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for this internship, candidates must meet the following qualifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BA in Social Work<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration<\/strong> with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal candidate will be passionate about social work, eager to learn, and committed to making a difference in the community. The Department encourages applications from youth with disabilities, with preference given to these applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, candidates must submit the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>fully completed and signed Z83 application form<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/strong> with certified copies of relevant qualifications and ID document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Voting District Verification Printout<\/strong>, available on the IEC website (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elections.org.za\/pw\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.elections.org.za\/pw\/<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note, <strong>no incomplete, faxed, or emailed applications<\/strong> will be considered. Applications must be submitted through the <strong>Professional Job Centre website<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3415528833\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-notes\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications will <strong>not<\/strong> be acknowledged due to the high volume of applications expected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have not received a response within <strong>three months<\/strong>, please assume your application was unsuccessful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Youth between the ages of 18-35<\/strong> from all race and gender categories are encouraged to apply, with preference given to youth with disabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information<\/strong>, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thoko Mcira<\/strong> at 011 355 7659<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Khabo Malgas<\/strong> at 011 355 7967<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on this chance to kick-start your career in social work! Apply today for the <strong>Social Work Internship at the Department of Social Development<\/strong> and gain the experience you need to make a lasting impact in the field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the Social Work Internship at the Department of Social Development! Gain practical experience, earn a stipend of R7,860.50 per month, and contribute to impactful community work. Open to youth aged 18-35. Apply now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":25775,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply for the Social Work Internship at the Department of Social Development! Gain practical experience, earn a stipend of R7,860.50 per month, and contribute to impactful community work. Open to youth aged 18-35. 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