What is Social Work?
Social work is an academic discipline and practice-based profession concerned with meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, groups,
communities, and society as a whole to enhance their individual and collective well-being.
Universities That Offer Social Work In South Africa
University of Pretoria
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of the Western Cape
University of Stellenbosch
University of Johannesburg
University of Cape Town
North-West University
University of Zululand
How much are social workers paid in South Africa per month?
The average salary for a Social Worker is R10,000 per month in South Africa. The average Social Worker’s salary in South Africa is R120,000 per year.
Entry-level Social Worker positions start at R90,000 per year. Experienced senior Social Worker positions can get up to R138,000 per year.
What field of social work pays the most in South Africa?
| Job Title | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Social Worker | Range:R144k – R494k (Estimated *) | Average: R293,458 |
| Social Work Supervisor | Range:R122k – R504k (Estimated *) | Average: R245,194 |
| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor | Range:R98k – R497k (Estimated *) | Average:R245,194 |
Is Social Work in Demand in South Africa?
The Department of Social Development (DSD) has revealed that the country needs 55 000 social workers to meet the demand for appropriate basic social welfare services in South Africa.
How many years does it take to study Social Work in South Africa?
Social Work The BA in Social Work is a four-year professional degree program. Social workers work in various fields of service such as community development,
child protection, child and family welfare, youth programs, disability, health, education, the workplace, and social policy development.