PETITION AGAINST EXPLOITATION OF SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

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#2202

I want to see things on the petition as an unemployed social work

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-06)

#2203

I need a job and with a better salary we are being underpaid when we do so much work

(East London, 2018-03-06)

#2204

I recommend that the needs and plaques of Social Work Profession be addressed in accordance and favorably

(Germiston, 2018-03-06)

#2206

I need also our council SACSSP, to speed our registrations and protect our profession and also copy developments on other councils like HPCSA

(Klerksdorp, 2018-03-06)

#2207

I am signing because we need our profession to be taken serious and better salaries

(Gauteng, 2018-03-06)

#2209

I'm signing this petition because I need to be employed as a social worker. When employed I need to be taken seriously like any other professionals out there.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2210

I am signing because we do not get job opportunitiesnand it seems like our pleas for job creatires are unheard. Social development is clearly not doing enough to meet our needs, therefore we brought this issue to you so that it can be addressed. Thank you!!

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-06)

#2211

I want justice to be done to social workers? Auxiliary workers and child and youth care workers.

(Giyani, 2018-03-06)

#2215

I'm signing because... (optional) I strongly agree with points mentioned above.
I graduated in 2014 but till today I'm unemployed . with a 4 year degree I'm a casheir at a supermarket

(Durban, 2018-03-06)

#2216

I want better recognition of my profession.

(Lephalale, 2018-03-06)

#2218

I'm agreeing to all the points noted down on this petition. Our government should understand that we play a major role in this country but we are still not recognised, the amount we get isn't what we deserve because we get more clients due to wanting to help and having a healthy and productive country and that costs us to work long ours but still we are not being recognised accordingly.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2219

Unemployed rate of social workers is increasing rapidly every year

(Thohoyandou, 2018-03-06)

#2222

Social workers are continuously being exploited and their safety and well-being completely dismissed! Expected to work under the most dangerous circumstances thus to with minimal resources. The amount of money which social workers are paid is truly disgusting and a insult to the amount of responsibility placed on them.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-06)

#2226

I'm very concerned about high percentage of social illness in South Africa perhaps there are lot of unemployed Social Workers Graduate out there who can full assist to suppress social illness at school and communities.Government must take action regarding this issue.

(PMB, 2018-03-06)

#2228

I am unemployed social worker. .I want change and job opportunity.

(Durban, 2018-03-06)

#2229

I accept the petition to go forward.

(Ntabankulu EC, 2018-03-06)

#2230

Ready for a change

(Belfast, 2018-03-06)

#2237

I want to see my profession taken serious like other profession.

(Tsakane, 2018-03-06)

#2239

We are being exploited and have huge caseloads. While there is fellow social workers without a job that van help us uplift and better our communities and vulnerable children with their skills.

(Western Cape, 2018-03-06)

#2243

I agree with the content of the letter as it also affects me

(Thohoyandou, 2018-03-06)

#2244

I want a serious increase we work so hard daily and for what!!! To get a peanut salary. No this needs serious attention as in yesterday.

(Rusloo, 2018-03-06)

#2245

low salary notch

(johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2252

I conquer with the petition and request the president's intervention

(Lephalale, 2018-03-06)

#2254

I'm signing because... ( of being employed and salary increment)

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2257

There is too much work in the NGOs because we are dealing direct with the community,but we don't have benefits,no medical aid,our work its not permanent if something happens to the organization we became unemployed leave work without pension fund,salaries we receive its not they same with those who are in the department,no bursaries for us,the salary cannot afford to look after your family and pay your fees.

(Gauteng, 2018-03-06)

#2260

I'm an unemployed social worker and I would like to raise the issue of high unemployment of social workers in South Africa and would like this issue to be considered and also review the entry level of Social Workers in the department of social development and NGOs.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2261

i'm signing because i want social development to also recognize and employ us.cause all they do is employ bursary holders only which is not fair to some of us who where not using the bursary from the department.

(pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2262

I am signing this petition because I want to stop this unemployment condition and I want the president to attend this to help us as unemployed social workers.

(Durban, 2018-03-06)

#2263

I want our profession to be taken seriously given our scope of work.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2264

M concerned abt the working conditions social workerd find themselves under ,and y does a social work need 7 years to be upgraded to the next level.The other issue is the level of confidentiality within our proffession,as we have people under monitoring and evaluation who are verifying our poe by reading intakes n assessment and that to me as a social work i feel that process is not correct.

(Vryburg, 2018-03-06)

#2268

I believe tha social service professionals need to be recognised for the kind of work that we do.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2269

Our profession needs the recognition & acknowledgement it deserves.

(Jeffreys Bay, 2018-03-06)

#2270

the department is undermining our profession by not providing us necessary minimum resources, we are paid peanuts as if we don't have four years honours degree.

(Mokopane, 2018-03-06)

#2273

I am a concerned social worker

(Germiston, 2018-03-06)

#2276

I'm signing because as NGO's we have a challenge of getting a employment grant than getting a salary.

(johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2278

Very low salary,poor working conditions,no danger pay.

(cape town, 2018-03-06)

#2280

I am a trained and qualified Social Worker.
It is sad that I can't find an opportunity to use my professional skills and knowledge to contribute in bringing about real change to the lives of our people.

(Louis Trichardt (Makhado), 2018-03-06)

#2284

- I also experiences stipulated challenged above, i hope this is calling for transformation mr president, i can guarantee that client service will improve if these concerns are taken to consideration in response to improve the well being of people is South Africa.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-06)

#2286

I'm a concerned Social Worker

(Germiston, 2018-03-06)

#2292

Social Work is a profession not charity work... It must be treated as such.

(Gauteng, 2018-03-06)

#2293

I need what is best to the social workers

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2296

Im signing because i prefer employment of social work graduates as we are frustrated having no direction bein painful experience after hard and painful efforts to obtain the qualification

(Mthatha, 2018-03-06)

#2297

I feel exploited and not remunerated enough

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2299

I'm signing this petition because I need a job so I can earn a salary and take care of my parents

(East London, 2018-03-06)

#2300

I am concerned with the level at which we social workers are rated considering the responsibility and nature of our work. We deserve better recognition for our hard work, passion and sweat

(Johau, 2018-03-06)

#2302

I studied for four years to obtain my qualification. Yet I earn less than a clerk. My salary has not helped me. I earn above the threshold for subsidised housing but too little to get a bond. I have no medical aid but work in the most toxic and dangerous environments. Where it takes 3 vans for police officers. I enter with a pen and a note pad. Yet my health and safety is overlooked. I'm signing because I love my profession and want the powers to be to recognise that compassion and commissary are two different things that can't be confused.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-06)

#2304

The concern about salary

(Lephalale/limpopo, 2018-03-06)

#2307

I say no to exploration of social services profession

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2310

I am frustrated with the low salary and that the government does not do justice to social workers,overwoked hence no recognition.

(Johanersburg, 2018-03-06)

#2311

Ii am signing for better salary and working conditions

(Hammanskraal, 2018-03-06)

#2313

I am a dynamic individual who would like to apply for a position of a social worker at the Department of Social Development.

I am highly reliable,honest and energetic individual who has great communication skills. I have worked as a part of a team and understand the dynamics involved in this setting. Good Social Workers are essential to any successful Department of Social Development Office.

An exceptionally good Social Worker is hard working productive and effective team player that punches above his weight in his performance. It is my belief that I have the qualities that are required to be exceptionally good Social Worker.

I believe I am an ideal Social Worker as I poses the passion, drive and capacity of fulfilling the role of a Social Worker with dedication and excellence. I don't expect a walk in, All I need is an opportunity to be interview and acquire the job true my merits.

(Mount Frere, 2018-03-06)

#2315

I need better salary

(Pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2319

I hope our cry will be heard and better response will delivered to us soon

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2321

Im am affected by everything experienced by socialservice profession

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-06)

#2323

I am signing because am worried of my wellbeing in the field when we have a minister who has no experience whatsoever in the helping profession. Am worried history will repeat itself having witnessed how Min Bathabile struggled to fulfill her tasks.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-06)

#2324

I'm signing because I want changes in the profession, also jobs because NGO's doesn't pay us monthly please create jobs.

(Potchefstroom, 2018-03-06)

#2325

I personally feel exploited with the salary I earn comperd to the work load I'm dealing with on a daily basis...yet a data capture in a local clinic earns twice the amount with no qualifications and not paying any council.
and the non conducive working environment I'm working under!

(Mogale City (krugersdorp), 2018-03-06)

#2327

All the above mentioned issues are crucial and need urgent attention, in order to bring back motivation and the dignity of the profession.

(BLOEMHOF, 2018-03-06)

#2328

I am signing because i am an unemployed Social worker for three years now. Have volunteered for 2 years, have been applying for related posts with no success.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2329

Better working conditions and Salary......

(Klersdorp, 2018-03-06)

#2331

I want to be employed

(Mthatha, 2018-03-06)

#2334

I want to be recognised as a social worker and a public servant

(Tzaneen, 2018-03-06)

#2337

Need better salaries and better level as social workers.

(Durban, 2018-03-06)

#2338

Rural allowance,OSD Review,Danger allowance, Absorbtion of unemployed graduates

(Blouberg, 2018-03-06)

#2340

Am unable to end meet hence need a change in level from 7 to 10

(Ganyesa, 2018-03-06)

#2342

I'm signing because I am a Social Worker who is also affected & request our President to intervene

(Durban, 2018-03-06)

#2343

I agree with the petition

(Polokwane, 2018-03-06)

#2344

I feel our proffession is being devalued.

(Graaff-Reinet, 2018-03-06)

#2346

I see a need for review of the better recognition of social work profession.

(Eastern Cape, 2018-03-06)

#2348

I am signing this petition because I have been unemployed for four years after my graduation.

(Port Elizabeth, 2018-03-06)

#2349

I want change in the Department of Social Development.

(Richards Bay, 2018-03-06)

#2350

I'm signing because... (optional)i am unemployed social work.therefore i need to work

(Marble hall, 2018-03-06)

#2351

I'm signing for better salary working environment improvement

(Ekurhuleni, 2018-03-06)

#2352

I'm signing because , l want it must proper plan of hiring graduated social workers, and better salaries for employed social worker

(Durban, 2018-03-06)

#2354

im signing because of i need fair treatment in the NGO'S and better salary.

(johanesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2355

I'm signing beecause i feel concerned about the treatment given to the whole social work profession that show inhumanity

(LUSIKISKI, 2018-03-06)

#2356

I am signing this petition in order for government to absorb all scholarship holder graduate so that we (NSFAS or students who pay for their university fees) can get space in the private sector and in other department.

(PMB, 2018-03-06)

#2358

I need a job as a social worker because I went to school for that n paid lot of money for my studies. Please provide us with job Mr President.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2359

I am an unemployed Social Worker, who is concerned about the absorption of Social workers in order to eliminate the social ills in our country.

(Mthatha, 2018-03-06)

#2361

I love my profression and the values it upholds...with that being said one cannot pour from an empty cup....We need to be able to meet certain basic needs....Buying a car, a home for our families and educating our children should not be struggle.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2362

I am Signing this because i want the underming of the social work profession to stop

(Queenstown, 2018-03-06)

#2364

I want to be employed permanent

(Giyani, 2018-03-06)

#2365

Im signing its because im unemployed and suffering whike ive worked so hard, 4 years to obtain my degree but im stll begging from my parents at this age its so depressing

(Port Elizabeth, 2018-03-06)

#2366

I am a bursery holder , I was promised employment but I have been unemployed for 4 years now while people I graduated with are being employed by social development without even applying.

(Dutywa, 2018-03-06)

#2369

I support fair treatment of all Social Workers, change must come. Sabela uyabizwa.

(Kokstad, 2018-03-06)

#2370

I am supporting the petition for better salaries for social workers

(Randfontein, 2018-03-06)

#2371

I support the petition as it affects my professional growth.

(Boksburg, 2018-03-06)

#2375

I need to be acknowledged and recognised as professional making a difference in people's lives.

(pretoria, 2018-03-06)

#2377

The social work profession is not given the respect that it deserves in South Africa. it is treated as a calling even though it is a four year degree and one has to be registered with a council that one has to pay annually.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2379

I am tired of being exploited.

(Ntabankulu (Eastern cape), 2018-03-06)

#2380

I'm signing this petition because I want to see chance in our profession

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-06)

#2384

I am signing because I believe that it it time that our profession is taken seriously and recognized among other professions.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2386

I'm in support of the petition and it my wish that the honourable president can attend to our concerns as professional social workers to avoid life esidimeni crisis repeating itself on another platform. Im compelled to make voice heard as social workers have been quite long enough,be it in the in the OSD remuneration packages we come last yet our work is valued. Our profession has been down graded to pastoral status in the of "social work is a calling".Hell no I refuse we all have a calling to serve our society without fear and favour in South Africa. Starting with the President he took oath so did social workers. Aluuta!!

(Midrand, 2018-03-06)

#2387

I'm signing because... (optional)Recognition of the social workers in South Africa.

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-06)

#2388

I want this profession to be recognized as important as other profession. I want it to be valued and seen as one of the important need of the community.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2390

I am signing because I am tired of our profession being undermined, yet we are regarded as a scarce skill and in other countries social workers are given the respect that they deserve.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-06)

#2394

I'm signing this because I want to see change in my profession.

(thohoyandou, 2018-03-06)

#2397

I'm signing because I'm a new qualified social worker hence I'm still working as a social auxiliary worker. The salary is ridiculous to a point where I don't pay some debts so to cover some. We need to fight for our profession to be recognised as other professions.

(Witbank, 2018-03-06)

#2398

I wanna see change and recognition concerning Social work profession

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-06)

#2400

I believe my professsion should be recognised as according to its level of salary.

(Rustenburg, 2018-03-06)