PETITION AGAINST EXPLOITATION OF SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

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#602

I have given my everything to the profession but I have nothing to show it.Please dont kill our passion.

(krugersdorp, 2018-03-02)

#605

Im signing because I am a qualified social worker bt unemployment graduated 2016

(pietermartzburg, 2018-03-02)

#606

I am an unemployed Social Worker

(Polokwane, 2018-03-02)

#607

I'm unemployed and tired of people undermining our profession.

(Wolmaransstad, 2018-03-02)

#608

Unemployed social worker

(pretoria, 2018-03-02)

#610

I am in support of the petition. I also recommend that the President revert back to the document by Min Skweyiya in his time , when he had a team to restructure the professiion The Retention Strategy for Social service professionals.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-02)

#611

I want change in our Social Work Profession
Entry Level should be equivalent to our qualification. #BringBackOurSocialWorkProfession

(Polokwane, 2018-03-02)

#614

I support the petition as all concerns affect me as a SSP

(Rustenburg, 2018-03-02)

#615

This is a genuine concern and our country needs social workers more than ever. Social problems are escalating yearly yet the profession is so marginalised & unacknowleged despite efforts to bring about change without adequate resources. Social workers are expected to perform miracles like a car with no petrol but expected to travel miles & miles...... how sad

(Polokwane, 2018-03-02)

#618

I want our profession to be taken into consideration

(Giyani, 2018-03-02)

#619

I want justice to be done to our profession. I want it to be recognised and not taken for granted

(Pretoria, 2018-03-02)

#620

For all the reasons stated above

(Ladysmith, 2018-03-02)

#621

I'm tired of being exploited

(Lichtenburg, 2018-03-02)

#623

Because i concur with what is said above. We are less recognized,exploited, lack tools of trade

(Hazyview, 2018-03-02)

#624

I would like to see changes in the profession. Social Workers being recognised as professional experts.

(King William's Town, 2018-03-02)

#625

I'm signing because I'm an unemployed social worker and I agree with all that has been written on the petition

(Vuwani, 2018-03-02)

#627

For my profession to receive the right deserving status.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-02)

#628

I would like to be provided with employment and to receive a salary that's suitable for a graduate and a professional

(Potchefstroom, 2018-03-02)

#630

Social work is a profession and also a calling. Currently this profession are being run downed by politicians and people thinking nothing of it. Low salary, poor working conditions. Social work doesn't consists of food parcel and grants.

(Klerksdorp, 2018-03-02)

#631

I am also the victim of the above mentioned complaints as I am unemployed,I completed my degree 3 years ago with no luck of work

(Qumbu, 2018-03-02)

#632

I am singing becouse I believe with the knowledge and experience that I have, I have the power to heal and to change the world.

(Limpopo, 2018-03-02)

#634

I am a concerned and affected social worker, wishing that this petition will be considered

(Lusikisiki, 2018-03-02)

#635

I agree social workers are exploited.

(Botshabelo, 2018-03-02)

#636

I am a future social worker and have realised we do need more attention to our profession

(Ermelo 2350, 2018-03-02)

#638

Enough is enough. Bringing back our Social Work profession

(Pretoria, 2018-03-02)

#640

Im an upcoming social worker

(Pretoria, 2018-03-02)

#642

i want to be employed as a social worker and also get a salary that is suitable for a honours degree

(Pretoria, 2018-03-02)

#643

I'm signing because... our profession is being taken for granted and the issues mentioned above witnesses my concern.

(Greytown, 2018-03-02)

#645

I am a worker for an NGO that renders service to the NPA to divert minor offences. I work without the basic resources such as office space, access to telephone and stationary. I also work for a salary on a lower notch than my education level.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-02)

#651

I am a DSD bursary holder which dumped me after funding for my studies

(Thohoyandou, 2018-03-02)

#653

I have no source of income,my husband is also unemployed and I can't even pay for my studies

(Pretoria, 2018-03-02)

#655

I'm signing because I was treated badly by my employer in an NGO, and I aslo want better salary

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-02)

#656

because social service its no longer considered as essential service because theres a high number of qualified social workers,, social auxiliary workers and child and youth workers who are still unemployed and under paid.

(polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#657

I believe in this motion

(Tshakhuma, 2018-03-03)

#659

I'm signing this because I need change in this profession. We've been exploited in the hand of the so called democratic era and working under horrible conditions

(Pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#662

I agree with content of petition. We serve and cater for the needs of others, but is last in the food chain when it comes to salary

(Paarl, 2018-03-03)

#663

Social work needs to be given more attention just like any other professions. Without social service professionals, social ills will be at their highest peek. Our grievances needs ro be heard abd attended to. This will promote efficient service delivery to our people. Thuma mina

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#666

I want to be employed and serve my community and i also want to be recognized as a professional social worker

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#670

I went university hoping to get a proper job and support my family, but I'm still unemployed and graduated in 2015. Social workers study for 4 years but get a salary of someone with a matric, this is very discouraging for young people who still aspiring to be social workers.

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#672

I am signing because I am concerned about all the issues mentioned above

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-03)

#675

I'm signing because I feel my profession is exploited in many ways.

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-03)

#677

Social workers are not taken seriously

(Hazyview, 2018-03-03)

#681

I'm signing because... (optional)the conditions under which Social Workers work on are pathethic. This demoralises them day by day.

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#682

Im tired of corruption wthin the Profession.. And being degraded and unsafe in this Profession. Also Kimted resources to render services to our clients. We also tired of the une informed clozure of NGO pertaining the Profession..

(Port Elizabeth, 2018-03-03)

#683

frustrated unemployed graduate

(East london, 2018-03-03)

#686

I am concerned about social unemployement, social challenges in douth africa is high, but our goverment do not see the importamce of this profesion.

(Tshwane, 2018-03-03)

#687

The government must create more jobs for Social workers

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#689

Im supporting this petition because I would like to see change in our Profession,today I'm ashamed to regard myself as a Social Worker due to the working conditions i work in,and lack of funds also.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#691

im also a social work graduate who suffer from unemploynent.

(Empangeni, 2018-03-03)

#693

I'm signing because... (optional) because I'm also concerned that as a Grade 1 I have to wait for 10 years to be promoted to another level regardless of my hard work and the efforts I put in the profession to ensure wellbeing of the individuals, families and communities at large not forgetting the poor and the vulnerable. Thank You!

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)

#694

Qualified and registered social worker since 2016 but still unemployed. The council is expecting the registration fee by the 30th of March which I don't have. I feel like I wasted my money and time. The bursary holders are at least being considered where do I go?

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#697

C.s luswazi

(Johannesburg-Soweto, 2018-03-03)

#699

I am advocating for better salaries for social service practitioners

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#703

I'm signing this because I want transformation in our profession

(South Africa, 2018-03-03)

#705

Social Work is a profession.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)

#706

I am signing because I agree with the above mentioned statement about ours is a scared and important skills. Our entre level and salary is not equivalent to our level of qualifications.

(Kimberley, 2018-03-03)

#707

I want change, and now

(pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#709

N.C.Lande

(Cape Town, 2018-03-03)

#710

I fully support the initiative as it is in the best interest of all SSP

(Bloemfontein, 2018-03-03)

#711

Because of all the reasons stated.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#712

I'm not happy bout our salaries, as it 7 now I'm employed but I don't get a salary but I receive a stipend, with no benefits at all. Mr president you really need to change our working conditions, create more jobs for social workers, social auxiliaries. You can start by employing them at the school.

(Vanderbijlpark, 2018-03-03)

#713

Im signing because of being unemployed. I really need a job as a social worker so that i can advocate for vunerable population...

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#714

N.Mzingeli

(Mthatha, 2018-03-03)

#715

I am signing because I am also affected by the concerns that were listed above.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)

#718

I am signing because i have waited for over 6 years to be placed

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#721

Because Social Workers work under extremely challenging circumstances, but the renumeration is not enough to prevent burn-out and keep the best Social Workers in the field. Case loads too high, sometimes dangerous working conditions.

(Cape town, 2018-03-03)

#722

Because Social Workers work under extremely challenging circumstances, but the renumeration is not enough to prevent burn-out and keep the best Social Workers in the field. Case loads too high, sometimes dangerous working conditions.

(Cape town, 2018-03-03)

#723

Because Social Workers work under extremely challenging circumstances, but the renumeration is not enough to prevent burn-out and keep the best Social Workers in the field. Case loads too high, sometimes dangerous working conditions.

(Cape town, 2018-03-03)

#726

I believe our profession provides more that is recognized

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-03)

#728

I feel exploited I have been working as a Social Worker for about 10 years but I still earn peanuts. I can't buy a house yet I don't qualify for an RDP house. I have a Masters degree but education doe not seem to be important for Social Work Profession as we are not recognised. We have high caseloads despite the fact that we are paid less

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#731

I am signing because I want to lend a hand to the poorest of the poor

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#734

Correct

(Port Elizabeth, 2018-03-03)

#735

I am a graduate in this proffeesion and i will be also affected by this nigligence of this professionals

(springs, 2018-03-03)

#736

We have a huge case load.Work overtime never get overtime. We work ourselves to the bone and earn the lowest salary from all professions. We are dedicated and passion in what we doing. If more social workers could be employed and if they could increase the salary. We in a profession and can't afford decent housing.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-03)

#738

It's been 5 years since I have graduated and still unemployed. I pay the annual fees in due time but I feel that Social Workers are not fought for. Also the amount we are paid is ridiculously low. Most posts require 3+ experience in years. There are limited grade 1 posts in KXN

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#739

I'd like to see Social Worker being paid better salaries they deserve.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)

#740

Because Social workers are being exploited and not being treated fairly

(Phalaborwa, 2018-03-03)

#741

i fully agree with the issues raised about our profession. we are failing our clients and communities due to the daily work constraints

(Tzaneen, 2018-03-03)

#743

I'm signing because... (optional) i attest to the pertition since i m also a victim of all the griviences

(Marapyane, 2018-03-03)

#744

I fully agree with the content of this petition. I'm working for NGO for 23yrs with no benefits. Clients have no spice to express their feelings due to the office conditions and lack of resources

(Katlehong, 2018-03-03)

#748

Social Work is a profession.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)

#751

I'm signing because I am unemployed. I would be very glad if Mr President could take this matter as extremely urgent.

(mthatha, 2018-03-03)

#752

I'm unemployed and looking for employment

(Nongoma, 2018-03-03)

#753

I'm a social worker employed by an NGO and need better salary and benefits.

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#757

I'm in support of this petition against exploitation of social workers

(Pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#758

Low salary scale

(Grahamstown, 2018-03-03)

#759

all the grievances affect me badly so

(polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#762

I'm signing because I feel marginalized as a professional. Our profession is the lowest in the eyes of the people because our own government undermines it. The amount impact social workers contribute cannot be amounted to anything. I demand respect and dignity. We need to be afforded equal recognition like other professions.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-03)

#764

I love my profession but feel exploited for the lowest salary that social workers receive given our four years honours degree.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#769

I am signing because I'm unemployed and desperately looking foward to give back to my country to fight this social problems to see changes

(pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#770

Hopefully, someone with ears will listen to our misery as a neglected profession.

(Harrismith, 2018-03-03)

#772

I’m a social worker who barely makes ends meet on a monthly basis yet I hold an honors degree in social work, my dream has always been to assist communities with challenges yet the remuneration is depressing and it’s starting to demotivate me from my passion.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)

#778

I am affected by this and I support the purpose of this petition as I am now employed but not in the field i studied hard for.

(Uitenhage, 2018-03-03)

#781

I want change

(Giyani, 2018-03-03)

#784

We need to be taken seriously as social services professionals

(Heidelberg, 2018-03-03)

#785

I'm signing because im unemployed and still looking for a job

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#786

I'm signing this petition on behalf of my colleagues who are unemployed and taken for granted by NGOs I'm from mpumalanga and I'm still unemployed since I've completed my degree in 2013 we want to be employed it's been to far too long

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-03)

#787

I'm signing because I am unemployed and I feel neglected as time goes on I'm not getting younger , social work profession seems it is not taken serious in south africa , the country need this profession the most.

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#789

I AM ALSO AN AFFECTED SOCIAL WORKER WHOSE UNEMPLOYED , SEEKING FOR A JOB AND DIDCOURAGED BY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PROFESSION IS REGARDED.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)

#790

To keep me updated on this petition

(Ermelo, 2018-03-03)

#791

Bring back the dignity of the Social Work profession.

(Rustenburg, 2018-03-03)

#793

I am a Social Work and feel our profession is taken for granted.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#794

I am signing this petition because I want all the social workers to be employed.

(Ekurhuleni, 2018-03-03)

#795

I would like to see changes in the ministerial position to someone who has a social work formal degree and has been practicing for some times

(Mookgophong, 2018-03-03)

#796

I am signing because this is my third year looking for a job ever since I graduated. I want to see a change.

(Boksburg, 2018-03-03)

#800

About to graduate at the end of the year. We out in so many hard years in getting a honours degree that should be worth more than it does. Social workers are the most hardworking professionals in the country and yet they are underpaid

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)