Social Auxiliary Workers play a vital role in South Africa's social development landscape — extending the reach of qualified social workers and contributing directly to the support, care, and empowerment of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. The Social Auxiliary Worker qualification at NQF Level 5 is an accredited occupational qualification that equips learners with the competence to perform the core functions of this important role under the supervision of a qualified social worker.
The curriculum covers the full scope of social auxiliary work practice: providing psychosocial support to vulnerable individuals and families, facilitating access to social grants and government services, supporting children and youth at risk, contributing to community development and social empowerment programmes, managing case records and reports, observing professional and ethical boundaries, and working effectively within multi-disciplinary care teams. Learners also develop an understanding of the legislative framework governing social development in South Africa, including the Social Service Professions Act and the Children's Act.
