Ensure the future of the social work profession in South Africa!

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This discussion topic has been automatically created of petition Ensure the future of the social work profession in South Africa!.


Guest

#126

2016-01-04 17:08

Why did you sign this petition?because the information shared is true and straight forward due to the fact that social workers deal with difficult situation but they are earning a little money with too much work.....so social workers deserve to earn too much compares to too much work they are doing

Guest

#127

2016-01-04 22:35

Becaues I am a social worker and I am aware of everything that is written on this petition. I signed because I believe we need these changes as RSA social workers.
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#128

2016-01-04 22:41

Because I am a social worker and I am aware of everything that is written on this petition. I signed because I believe we need these changes as RSA social workers.


Guest

#129

2016-01-05 03:50

I'm a proffessional Social Worker placed in a very deep rural area stricken by poverty. I work underpressure, serving my people with Humility. The reason why is because the Minister is not aware and don't care about about us Social Workers. Insteas She praises SASSA over us. She humiliate us even on public calling us names. We demand respect, better salaries, incentives to those working in rural areas like me. I travel almost 2and half hour to reach my area of operation conducting Home visits , driving in a very bad n critical roads to reach my people. How can I perform my duties effectively after driving more than an hour to reach the place? It is not fair. We demand Rural allowance and Danger allowance so as to be easier for Social Workers like me to perform their duties with love. I thank You.

Guest

#130

2016-01-05 04:08

Actually we should go to universities and ask students to sign. This profession is undermined. Only us will restore its dignity.

Guest

#131

2016-01-08 22:21

The welfare of social workers in our country is taken for granted.....our efforts and inputs are not recognized.

Guest

#132

2016-01-11 07:40

It's a good idea and I support it.

Guest

#133

2016-01-16 14:13

Create more job opportunties.

Guest

#134

2016-01-17 11:39

Because we as Social Workers deserve more n more than what we get currently.

Guest

#135

2016-01-18 10:57

Can you please add social auxiliary workers also because we as social auxiliary workers we are working hand in hand with social worker please.

Guest

#136

2016-01-18 11:13

Ngo's must fall. We come from the same educational institutions, same qualifications and we need to enjoy the same benefits. There's no ngo unversity.

Guest

#137

2016-01-18 11:48

I work in a stressful condion with no resourses. We deserve more than we receive and be treated as professionals.
mathabo

#138

2016-01-23 13:25

I want better recognition of social workers.I was hurt yesterday I saw an advert for vacancy on www.dpsa.co.za.a social worker's salary was R193000pa while a registered counselli's salary was R435000pa.we all have 4year degrees,and I know as a matter of fact from experience that social workers are more qualified and valuable than counsellors.


Guest

#139

2016-02-01 05:15

The contents of this petition reflects the truth regarding the conditions and challenges of social workers in south Africa.

Guest

#140

2016-02-08 16:07

It's about time that our profession be taken seriously .

Guest

#141

2016-02-09 11:55

The low salaries Social Workers receive is a disgrace! I feel ashamed of the entry level salaries especially...the reason why so many potential SW's are demotivated to qualify themselves as SW's, a profession so much needed to advocate for social justice and human rights for needy and.vulnerable people in SA. I am a proud SW for the past 35 years and I am not recognized all my working years of experience by the current dept I am working at. But even this does not discourage my passion or commitment for my profession. I strongly support this petition!

Guest

#142

2016-02-09 14:47

To protect a rare and very important profession.... social work

Guest

#143

2016-05-20 12:47

Social workers starting salary should be from 250 000 , considering that they are professionals with four years degree. For improving service delivery within our communities goverment should provide resources and office space. Social workers should be taken seriously so that the abuses to children , elderly and disabilities are handled effectively with no limitations.

Guest

#144

2016-05-20 13:03

Why did you sign this petition?
I want change to our profession.

Guest

#145

2016-05-20 13:07

Why did you sign this petition?
I want change to our profession. I am a social worker and I work hard. our profession must also be recognised like other professions,four years obtaining a degree is too much. let's regain the respect for the profession, salary entry level to start with...
BEE

#146 Re:

2016-05-21 07:41

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 we sharing an office been 5 where i am working. We clean our office because we do not have a cleaner. We catch a taxi and travel 8km to go book for goverment vehicle. Sometimes you come back without a car coz you will be told they fully booked. We end up using our own vehicles. Laptops, cellphones etc. So poor working conditions, lack of resources and low salaries are some of the things that are killing our profession. #changeIsNeeded