Nothando Dube
Soweto
Summary
Experienced Registered Social Worker specialising in social crime prevention, school-based initiatives, and psychosocial support. Conducted client intake interviews and comprehensive assessments, facilitated group programmes, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation and community reintegration.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Auxiliary Worker
Khulisa Social Solutions
06.2024 - 04.2026
- Conducted client intake interviews and comprehensive assessments to identify client needs, inform intervention planning and facilitate appropriate referrals.
- Monitored client compliance with diversion conditions and intervention plans, and prepared court compliance reports for submission to support judicial decision-making and programme monitoring.
- Completed 28 court compliance reports within eight days, enhancing support for an accelerated diversion programme.
- Facilitated diversion programmes for children and adults, including PIPV group sessions and early intervention programmes, enhancing behavioural change and life skills development.
- Collaborated with courts, SAPS, correctional services, schools and community structures to implement integrated social crime prevention initiatives, ensuring appropriate referrals and fostering positive behavioural change within communities.
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated school holiday programmes, school-based interventions and community awareness initiatives that promoted social crime prevention, positive behavioural change and access to appropriate support services.
- Opened and closed client files, maintained client registers and ensured accurate case documentation in accordance with organisational standards.
Social Worker
Widowed Foundation
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted client intake interviews and assessments to identify psychosocial needs, guiding intervention planning and ensuring appropriate referrals.
- Provided psychosocial support to children and adults experiencing grief through individual and family-centred interventions.
- Collaborated with schools and families to implement school-based interventions for learners facing grief and psychosocial challenges.
- Planned and facilitated grief support group programmes for older persons, enhancing emotional support through structured group activities and programme evaluation.
- Conducted home visits with a colleague to assess clients' circumstances, engage family members and support intervention planning.
- Established and maintained stakeholder relationships, leading community outreach initiatives and delivering a workplace mental health awareness session to promote mental well-being.
Grant Administrator
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Assessed social grant applications and verified supporting documentation to ensure compliance with organisational policies and legislative requirements.
- Processed Social Relief of Distress (SRD) applications and captured beneficiary information with high accuracy using the BRM system.
- Conducted home visits to verify applicant information and assess eligibility for grant support.
- Maintained beneficiary records and administrative documentation while ensuring confidentiality and quality service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Johannesburg
Gauteng, South Africa01-2018
Grade 12 -
Lofentse Girls High School
Gauteng, South Africa01-2013
Skills
- Client assessment
- Case Management
- Psychosocial Support
- Diversion and Behaviour Change Programmes
- Community Based Intervention
- Programme coordination
- Group Facilitation
- Report writing
- Record management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Conflict resolution
- Respect for diversity
- Client focus
- Teamwork and Independent Work
- Public speaking
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Cultural Competency
Languages
IsiZulu
Upper Intermediate
B2
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Sesotho
Beginner
A1
Setswana
Beginner
A1
REFERENCES
- Ms. B. Mabe, Social Worker – Khulisa Social Solutions, 073 262 4278, Lisa@khulisa.org.za
- Ms. E. Makgae, Social Worker – Khulisa Social Solutions, 061 412 6795, Esther@khulisa.org.za
- Mr. V. Sibiya, Former Team Leader – SASSA, 011 527 4134, velaphis@sassa.gov.za
Personal Information
Ethnicity: African
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 1995.02.14
Driving Licence: Yes
Certification
- Registered with SACSSP
Timeline
Social Auxiliary Worker
Khulisa Social Solutions
06.2024 - 04.2026
Social Worker
Widowed Foundation
10.2022 - 02.2024
Grant Administrator
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
12.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Johannesburg
Grade 12 -
Lofentse Girls High School