P.O. Box **
KwaDlangezwa
Dear Sir / Madam
APPLICATION FOR POSITION in Community and Social Services I hereby wish to apply for the above mentioned Social Work position advertised internet I am a Male of 38 years of age. I have B. Social Work Degree, Diploma in Information Technology. I have no previous criminal convictions or case pending against me. I am a qualified Social Worker registered with SACSSP and have been continuously trained on various accredited courses for professional development. Currently I am employed as Social Worker by the Department of Social Development (Ulundi Cluster). I have eight years’ experience and 8 Months. Previously I was employed by:
1. Dpt of Social Development (Richards Bay) as Social Work 2. Mpilolonhle (Mtubatuba) as Therapist
3. Insika Rural Development Trust- Data capture
In my experience working for above mentioned offices I have gained knowledge and skills on:
Personal Professional conduct (ethical code of conduct)
Good Communication Skills with public and stakeholders
Supervision and Managing tasks performed by employees
Counseling and Empowerment
Problem Solving Skills
Attention to detail-- Concerned with quality. Produce work that is orderly and attractive. Ensure tasks are completed correctly and on time
Should I be considered for above mentioned position I promise to serve the Community according to its vision and missions not forgetting Batho Pele Principles. I will ensure that I manage, support and guide clients I would like to add that I am punctual, not an absentee from work, team player, good in meeting deadlines and have ability to work under pressure which I take as personal growth and development. Yours Faithfully
MLUNGISI MZWANDILE NDABA (Mr.)
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CURRICULUM VITAEOF
MLUNGISI MZWANDILE NDABA
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname : NDABA
Full Names : MLUNGISI MZWANDILE
Age : 39 years
ID No : 810**********
Marital Status : Married
Health : No chronic illnesses
Criminal Offences : None
Nationality : South African
Home Language : Zulu
Other Languages : English and IsiZulu
Postal Address : P.O. Box 82, kwaDlangezwa, 3886
Contact Details : 061******* / 083*******
Email Address : ********@*****.*** / ********.*****@*********.***.** Driving License : C1
Behavioral Attributes : Self-motivated, Disciplined, Courtesy, Confident, Decisive Secondary Education : Qhakaza High School - year 1999 Qualifications
: Infor. Technology Diploma– Durban Commercial College-2002
: B Social Work, Registered with SACSSP–UNIZUL -year 2011 WORKSHOP TRAININGS ATTENDED
1. Children`s Legislature (Children`s Act No 34 of 2005) 2. Family Matters
3. Management of children inappropriate sexual behavior 4. HIV/AIDS, STi,and DOT Awareness
5. Senior Citizens Legislature (Older Persons Act) 6. Men championing Change
7. Foster Care Guidelines
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
Name of Department : Richards Bay Department of Social Development
Date of Employment : 06/03/2012 till September 2016
Section :Social Services
Position : Social Worker 4 yrs.
DUTIES
Render holistic social work services with special focus to children, youth, woman, elderly, physically challenged and their families.
Render Counseling services and Empowerment.
Attend matters that could result in or stem from social inability
Advocate for children in court.
Conduct assessments aimed at identifying conditions of individual, group, families& community
Work with Community Development Practitioners, Care Givers and Youth Cadres
Perform statutory functions applicable to the relevant function
Conduct re-unification services to families
Render counseling services to clients and their families to assist with problem solving, crisis intervention and adjustment to medical conditions.
Linking clients with relevant services, community resources and collaborate with stakeholders
Conduct Home Visits for investigations, Compile complex reports and Conduct Court Enquiries.
Liaise / attend meetings with other department and non-governmental institution in order to be in line with latest development in the relevant field.
Removal of children abused to Places of Safety/Temporal Safe Care.
Conduct Awareness Campaigns to Schools and community
Compile weekly plan and monthly statistics
Supervising student social workers and Social Auxiliary Workers
Attend meet meetings with other stakeholders involve in community development DUTIES
Planning and managing the Orphan Vulnerable Children Programme and coordinating activities
Managing and supervising Seven Community Care Givers
Awareness Campaigns to school (life skills)
Motivate and Empower HIV/AIDS, Garden, Home Base Care project coordinators
Ensure that Community Care Workers provide services to the people in need through assessments and Household Profiling in consultation with Ward Counselors, Izinduna and Amakhosi
Organized Trainings for Care Workers in order to be in line with latest developments
Involve community leaders, Izinduna, Ward Counselors& Amakhosi in addressing community needs
Ensure that clients are referred to relevant service and provide supervision.
Ensure that child headed families; families affected and infected with HIV/AIDS are linked with relevant services for stability.
Conduct schedule and unscheduled visit to the sites
Compile monthly statistics and narrative report. 2. CURRENT EMPLOYER
Name of NGO : Department of Social Development (Lower Umfolozi)
Date of Employment : September/2016 till date
Position : Social Work
DUTIES
Render a social service with regard to the care and Protection of children
Support and Supervise Community Care Givers and Child and Youth Care workers
protection to children and
development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes
Ensure that clients are referred to relevant service and provide supervision.
Ensure that child headed families; families affected and infected with HIV/AIDS are linked with relevant services for stability.
Conduct schedule and unscheduled visit to the sites
Compile monthly statistics and narrative report
REFERENCES
1. Name : Ms N.N. Memela
Position : Lower Umfolozi Service Office Department of Social Development Service office Manager
Contact Number : 035*******/060********
2. Name : Ms T. Bashni
Position : Richards Bay Department of Social Development Manager Contact Number : (035-*******
3. Name : Ms Z. Mngomezulu
Position : Social Work Supervisor Mpilonhle
Contact Number : 035-***-****
4. Name : Ms C. Mbizana
Position : Psychologist University of Zululand
Contact Number : 071*******/035-***-****