ADASA (Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa NPC) aspires to be recognised as the foremost beacon of hope and innovation in dementia care. We envision a future where our association is the leader in creating an inclusive society that embraces and respects the inherent dignity and rights of every individual impacted by dementia, enabling them to thrive within their communities.

Our 9th regional office in Northwest province opened in July, with the regional head office based in Potchefstroom. The social auxiliary worker needs to stay in Northwest region, not necessary Potchefstroom.

Northwest Social Auxiliary Worker (5 Mornings per week position) are available:

· Qualifications are subject to the following requirements, responsibilities and advantages:

· Department of Social Development-linked salary: R4500 (3-month probation to yearly contract)

Requirements:

· A one-year accredited Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Social Auxiliary Work.

· Fluency in Afrikaans and English and an African language will be an advantage.

· Driver’s license.

· To start: ASAP

· Previous work with the elderly will be an advantage.

DUTIES:

Awareness:

· Assisting community workers with creating awareness of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the community through:

· Community talks, clinic talks and talks at schools. Radio talks.

· Door to door campaigns.

· Home visits to assist families of people living with dementia.

· Linking families with Health care practitioners.

· Establishing and facilitating support groups for carers.

· Training of home-based carers on dementia.

· Supporting the social worker with training events and fundraising events.

· Administration:

· Keeping a logbook.

· Doing process notes.

· Monthly stats.

Training on dementia will be provided.

To apply:

Send CV, proof of SACSSP 2025 registration, and references to Roné Jansen van Vuuren at rone.jansenvanvuuren@adasa.org.za on or before 17 October 2025.

If you are not invited for an interview before 20 October 2025, it must be assumed that your application was unsuccessful.