Health Services

Location:

Pretoria, GP, South Africa

Salary:

R18,500

Posted:

May 10, 2018

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Marble Hall

Ephraim Mogale Municipality

Limpopo

0450

Cell: 073-***-**** Work: 012-***-****

E-mail: *******@*****.***

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Curriculum Vitae

Profile

Name(s) : Semakaleng Robert

Surname : Makwela

Date of Birth : 09/10/1988

Identity Number : 881***-****-***

Nationality : South African

Civil Status : Single

Gender : Male

Ethnicity : Black

Dependents : None

SACSSP Reg # 10-35120

Driver’s License : Code 8 (B) obtained

Criminal Record : None

Language : English, Zulu, Sotho and Venda

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Matric : Grade 12 National certificate (Awarded by Tiyelelani Secondary School 2007)

: Subjects passed (English, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Xitsonga

Physical Science & Biology)

Degree : BSW Honors Degree in Social Work (Awarded by the University of South Africa in March 2014)

Certificates : Top student for participation in research team (Awarded by the UNISA Bright Site Project 2013)

Subject passed: 1st major Social work, 2nd major Psychology & 2 Criminology subjects for non-degree purpose.

Current studies: Honours in Psychology (UNISA)

Certificates : Short course in Events Management (University of Pretoria), workshop training certificates for The Psychodynamic and Biochemical Reasons for Sexual Dysfunction: Problems in Humans and Treatment Strategies, Suicide to Hope and Forensic Assessments of Children – an introduction to sexual and physical abuse obtained at Vista academy.

Achievements

Recommendation letter for the excellent work done during practicum at Pretoria Secondary School 2013

Recommendation letter for excellent work done at The Department of Social Development

Work Experience

Name of Agency

The Department of Labour (UIF)

Job Title

Senior Administration Officer (SR8): Employee Health and Wellness Programme (EHWP)

Period

01 July 2017 – Till present

Key Responsibilities

1.Arranging employee support services through integrated wellness programmes

Facilitating employee health and wellness screening programmes

Distribute employee health wellness pamphlets

Provide advice and pre-counselling to employee during the screening programme

Provide initial and formal debriefing services to the staff members and extend it to their family members.

Provide Short-term Counselling to the UIF Staff member and their family members

Refer employees for professional assistance and monitor their progress

Facilitate the functioning of advisory committee

Advance marketing of the (EHWP) throughout the Unemployment Insurance Fund

Lead the awareness campaigns within the UIF according to a health calendar

Provide support services using a multi-disciplinary approach to Employee Health and Wellness (EHW)

Educating and supporting employees on wellness and overall wellbeing

2.Provide assistance on chronic illnesses in the workplace (HIV/AIDS, TB, ECT)

Conduct awareness on chronic illnesses

Facilitate testing and pre-counselling services of HIV/AIDS/ illnesses

Make follow up on employee treatment progress

Distribute condoms and awareness pamphlets on chronic illnesses within the fund (condom cans, toilet, etc.)

Coordinate the HCT and Health Screening Programme

Facilitate the Functioning of an advisory Committee

Provide a follow-up on employee treatment progress

Maintain a high level of Confidentiality and keep confidential records

3.Facilitate crisis intervention, therapy and counselling to employees

Assess employee situation and liaise with all stakeholders

Provide Pre-counselling services and recommend short term therapy

Refer employees for professional assistance to internal and external service providers and monitor their progress

Make follow-up session on employee’s progress

Provide initial and formal debriefing services to the staff members and extend it to their family members

4.Implement Employee Health & Wellness Strategic Framework

Advance marketing of the psychological services (EHWP) throughout the province.

Develop and maintain database of external service providers

Maintain standard operating procedures and practices for EHWP services

Assist with the preparation of the annual budget for the programme

Supervising wellness interns during their internship

Name of Agency

The Department of Correctional Services

Job Title

Social Worker Grade 1

Period

01 October 2015 – 31 June 2017

Duties

Offer therapeutic counselling to offenders and their families

Interview offenders during individual assessments to gather information

Writing reports to the parole board and court (Administration)

Liaise with internal stakeholders during meetings

Established a good networking relationship with other components in the centre

Work in a multi-disciplinary setting and work collaboratively with other team officials such as Psychologist, CMC and CMA

Help to correct offenders’ offending behaviour through the use of programs such as (life skills, sexual offenders, parenting, anger and stress management, substance abuse & HIV/AIDS), as form of rehabilitation

Facilitating group work programmes

Presentations during campaigns

Helping offenders with contact or relationship problems with the family members or any support system.

Helping offenders with adaptation problems in prison

Prepare offenders during their release through social re-integration

Name of Agency

The Department of Social Development

Job Title

Generic Social Worker

Period

01 June 2014-31 May 2015

Duties

Statutory work with regard to foster care placements/ applications

Monitoring of ECD centres & foster care placement

Placement supervisions (Home visit)

Family reunification

Support services

Administer social relief of distress (SRD) to alleviate poverty

Behaviour modification

Trauma & Bereavement

Life skill programs

Therapeutic counselling of clients

Conduct Poppets at ECD centres

Support groups for individuals with chronic illness

Interview and counsel clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine their needs and eligibility for financial assistance

Provide, find, or arrange for early intervention services to prevent more serious problems from developing.

Make informed referrals of clients to appropriate resources

Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.

Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.

Writing home circumstances reports

Name of Agency

Gauteng North Services to People with Disabilities (SPD)

Job Title

Social Worker-Social Development Section

Period

01 August 2015 – 31 September 2015

Duties

Interview clients to determine nature and degree of problem, disability or illness and interprets data for other social or health treatment agencies.

Assist family members in understanding the clients' needs and aid the client and family in working out realistic functional goals for client.

Help client and family members through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow therapeutic recommendations.

Develop and write informational material for educational purposes; conduct workshops and educational sessions.

Assist in training university students on field placement as a phase of their professional social work curriculum and conduct in-service training for personnel.

Supervising Social Auxiliary Workers

Coordinate referral and evaluation of clients to interdisciplinary diagnostic teams; serving as case manager for referred client.

Conduct psychosocial screening activities determining required specialized assistance.

Administer the Children’s Act 38 of 2005.

Advocate the rights of disabled individuals/societies.

Conduct group work and case work with pupils in special schools

SKILLS

Ability to multitask and conduct research

Ability to cope very well when working under pressure

Strong communication and listening skills

Computer literacy ( ability to use Ms Word, PowerPoint & Excel)

Ability to work independently & as a team