The Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Venda is a professional degree that prepares students for registered social work practice in South Africa, equipping them to address poverty, family dysfunction, child abuse, substance dependency, and social exclusion across diverse communities. Students develop skills in casework, group work, community development, social welfare policy, and social research, with structured field placements providing hands-on experience. South Africa's extensive social welfare challenges and the government's ongoing expansion of social services create strong and consistent demand for qualified social workers, particularly in provinces like Limpopo.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
APS: 35
Social Worker (SACSSP Registered) – Provides professional casework, counselling, and social support services to individuals and families in crisis through the Department of Social Development and NPOs.
Child Protection Officer – Investigates child abuse and neglect cases and facilitates statutory interventions including removal and foster care placement on behalf of the state.
Community Development Worker – Facilitates participatory development processes and social programmes in rural and urban communities under government or civil society mandates.
Probation Officer – Supports rehabilitation of offenders and diversion of youth from the criminal justice system for the Department of Justice and Correctional Services.
Social Policy Researcher – Conducts research on social welfare needs and programme effectiveness for government departments, academic institutions, and international development organisations.
