PETITION AGAINST EXPLOITATION OF SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

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#1203

I'm signing this petition because I believe its time our government and those holding top positions realise how important Social Workers are.. They need to take us serious .

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1206

I want better working standards and reasonable entry level

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1210

I am affected emotionally, physically and psychologically and I have passion to serve fellow South Africans who are in need of our services and I would like to do that as a motivated civil worker.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-03)

#1212

I feel exploited

(CALVINIA, 2018-03-03)

#1213

Our profession needs to be recognised. I need employment and a better salary. We did not study four years just to warm coaches at home!!!

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-03)

#1217

I m signing this petition because I feel that as a professional I not regarded as such referring to my salary and on a professional level. Other professionals look down on me more especially that I am working at an NGO and financially I m drained I am emotionally,mentally and physically exhausted... I believe with a positive and healthy mindset a person can be productive in our case tht will take place when we are treated with respect and treated equally with all thts mentioned above.

(Brits, 2018-03-03)

#1220

The government doesn't recognise us since we are having qualifications

(polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1221

Because we are paid less salaries its like we did not go to school the salary is degrading and we cant even afford to buy houses as get less money at the ngos

(Carletonville, 2018-03-03)

#1223

I have seen the struggle of unemployed Social Workers as I once came to first hand experience with it. I am now employed but as a professional I can barely meet my basic needs. I cannot afford to buy both a car and a house. I feel very under paid yet with so much work to do utilising limited resources.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#1228

Concerned about the status of the profession

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1230

We are highly exploited and less paid.
Politicians are using our profession and the department as their point scoring department win

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1232

I am signing because I've been in this profession for about 10 years. and as per the conditions stipulated above I'm a concerned Social Worker, demoralised by the fact that the profession is not being taken serious.

(Eastern Cape, 2018-03-03)

#1233

We deserve better salaries and better working conditions.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#1237

I fully support the petition and really concerned about the future of my profession.

(Melmoth, 2018-03-03)

#1238

I'm signing because... (optional)I have a strong emotion based on my profession that seem not to be considered as an important profession as a result mentioned above.I wish that our new President will take this into consideration.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-03)

#1240

I am signing because I want a job opportunity to gain growth and facilitate change in communities

(Benoni, 2018-03-03)

#1241

It's a desperate plea for help. I completed my degree in 2012 and eager to hit the ground running in making a difference in people's lives. Little did i know that I was about to experience the hardest 5 years of my life. Struggling to make ends meet, hopping from one job to the next because of contracts& clouded by instability. Our profession has been failed. Our community at large is being failed. We are the people to send to the masses. Properly equipt to empower& be agents of change. The time is now

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-03)

#1242

im a professional SAW and payed a minimum salary Of R8543 without any benefits,i do my work well and i am expecting to be payed more than this I am currentoy working in a NGO where there is no stability even when they say the position is permanant there is no guarantee.So iam signing this potition toso that i can be recognaised as a professional and be taken seriously.

(vereeniging, 2018-03-03)

#1243

It serves the best interest of social workers in South Africa

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-03)

#1245

I am one of the unemployed qualified social worker in South Africa.

(empangeni, 2018-03-03)

#1247

I am signing because I want all unemployed Social workers to be employed and with a better salary

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-03)

#1250

I'm signing this petition because I'm hold a four year honours degree and I'm unemployed.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1251

I’m a social who works in harsh conditions I conduct home visits in extremely dangerous areas to save children’s lives. I make a different in children and families lives. I love my job.. however, I am underpaid, I have no security, I don’t even get a pension and my salary does not meet the hard word and dedication we as social workers put in! Please take into consideration our recommendation

(Cape Town, 2018-03-03)

#1252

I am a social worker employed in an NPO and strongly agree that the salary scale with government social workers should be equal. We do the same work, if not more, have similar responsibilities and still get paid peanuts.

(East London, 2018-03-03)

#1253

I feel being as exploited by the government of South Africa which turned a blind eye on critical issues that needs to be addressed. Under paid with salary level that under estimate my level of qualifications (4year Honours degree). Capricorn district denied Social Workers with grade progression using late submissions for 2013/14 as a scapegoat where they even tried to reduce scores but after workers refused such attempt, they used late submissions to unfairly punish them not considering poor working conditions and lack of resources like printers or photocopiers.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1256

Hope our voices will heard ,please don't forget to create job opportunities for us unemployed Social worker's. Mr President

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#1257

I feel that Social Workers are not taken serious in South Africa and are not noticed even when they working very hard in various communities. Furthermore I would like for the petition to be considered so that change can happen.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1258

Mfundo sithole

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#1259

I feel that our council shokld be more support and at least create opporunities for development. S

(Pretoria, 2018-03-03)

#1261

I'm signing because... (optional) Im unemployed with a four year degree Social work

(Polokwane, 2018-03-03)

#1264

I am working for an NGO the salary we getting is for who doesnt even have matric

(Durban, 2018-03-03)

#1270

i want to be permanantly employed

(thohoyandou, 2018-03-03)

#1272

I am signing this petition because I am an unemployed social work graduate. I've got a qualification and a contract with Department of Social Development, they are failing to place me at any of their offices till today. I desperately in need of a job since there is no one at home who is supporting my family. Once I graduated they had hope but till today I am still not employed.

(Nkandla, 2018-03-03)

#1275

I'm singing this petition because it's of my best interest

(Tzaneen, 2018-03-03)

#1278

The profession is under threat and all mentioned in the letter affects me and indirectly affects service delivery to our clients

(Polokwane, 2018-03-04)

#1279

I'm signing because am not working as social work

(Empangeni, 2018-03-04)

#1284

I have been in the same post for 10 years. No upgrade. I mostly use my own resources to deliver services.

(Thohoyandou, 2018-03-04)

#1286

I want better salary. Better work conditions

(Mthatha, 2018-03-04)

#1287

We want better working conditions for all Social Workers.

(Bizana, 2018-03-04)

#1288

I'm signing because I'm seeking for a permanent
social work post.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-04)

#1290

I am signing because all that is stated here affects me directly. I struggle to get employment at the public sector. The working conditions at NGO are strainous

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-04)

#1292

I'm signing this petition because i agree with everthing mentioned above.

(Nkandla, 2018-03-04)

#1293

I support each and every statement documented here on this petition

(Queenstown, 2018-03-04)

#1295

I fully support this initiative and I am against the exploitation of social workers.

(Amanzimtoti, 2018-03-04)

#1296

I'm an NGO Social Worker. Im over worked and under paid. My salary is not as equivalent to Social Workers that work at Social Development. I can go as far as 6 months without a salary due to the incompinance of Social Development not funding the NGO im working for.

(KwaMhlanga, 2018-03-04)

#1298

I"m signing because all the matters mentioned above are true.

(Mthatha, 2018-03-04)

#1299

I'm signing because im very much concerned about the exploitation of social work profession. unemployment of social workers continue to rise badly each and every year. #sad

(Polokwane, 2018-03-04)

#1300

I am a concerened unemployed social worker who is also affected by the above mentioned issues.

(Potchefstroom, 2018-03-04)

#1301

I think it is high time that the Social Work profession is afforded the recognition and respect that it deserves.

(Sydenham Johannesburg, 2018-03-04)

#1304

I am signing because I am unemployed but wish to be employed.

(Durban, 2018-03-04)

#1305

I want social work to be recignised as a mportant profession and workers to be remunirated according to their qualification.

(Ugie, 2018-03-04)

#1307

I'm signing this petition inorder for our grievances as social workers to be heard

(Umtata, 2018-03-04)

#1308

Am unemployed social worker and graduated 2014

(Polokwane, 2018-03-04)

#1314

I am currently not working. I need a job so I can feed my family.

(East London, 2018-03-04)

#1317

Sb mbeje

(Wartburg, 2018-03-04)

#1321

i need change in social work profession

(phalaborwa, 2018-03-04)

#1323

Social work its a profession not a calling.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-04)

#1324

I believe we are very much undermined in the NGO sector. We don't even get subsidies that are relevant to our colleagues at the government sector yet we deliver service to the people.

(Port Elizabeth, 2018-03-04)

#1325

I feel it is not fair that despite working hard to obtain a social work degree 4years down the line we still not employed.

(Durban, 2018-03-04)

#1326

Social work serve a major role as a changing agent profession. Low income and lack of resources degrade the profession and service delivery. Make changes before the profession lose people for other careers.

(Pampierstad, 2018-03-04)

#1327

I want justice for my noble profession which seems to be undermined by many including Higher Authorities. Social Work is a legal profession offered at universities which takes 4 years to complete. For the fact that we are working with poor of the poorest doesn't make us inferior. In fact we relate with ANC led government which claims that they serve the poor of the poorest. We have indeed one common mission. So I'm actually surprised that we are overlooked when other professionals of the same qualifications are recognised.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-04)

#1330

I am a social worker in an NGO. I wish NGO's would be better subsidised so that we, who work in NGO's could receive the same salaries as colleagues in DSD.

(Secunda, 2018-03-04)

#1331

Social workers are undervalued, underpaid and not taken serious by the south African government. Poor working conditions, and the lack of tools of trade are amongst few of the many challenges encountered daily. Mr President you have asked south Africa to send you. However, Social workers have long been there for the orphaned and vulnerable, yet they remain economically vulnerable themselves.

(barberton, 2018-03-04)

#1332

Social Work Profession must be respected in country.

(Lusikisiki, 2018-03-04)

#1333

I'm signing because... Ravele T

(Marble hall, 2018-03-04)

#1334

I am signing this because I would like my profession to be recognised and considered. Government should employ Social workers that are staying at home. Case loads for social workers is too much as we all know that this work is very strenuous. Social workers are needed in our communities as they deal with social ills. Government must make sure all department consider to employ Social workers.

(East London, 2018-03-04)

#1338

Burn out. Large caseload. Social Work gone not replaced. Working for 8 years for the same level. No rural allawance. Low income

(Eshowe, 2018-03-04)

#1339

I'm signing because I feel that my profession is looked down upon. Despite being under paid, we are expected to be productive without resources. Furthermore, we do not receive support in terms of 'care for caregivers' programme.

(Kimberley, 2018-03-04)

#1341

I agree to the raise of salary nd improvement in the profession

(Brits, 2018-03-04)

#1344

I believe it is time for change.

(mokopane, 2018-03-04)

#1345

I am signing because I need to see improvement in this profession. The condition that we work under are not satisfying

(Durban, 2018-03-04)

#1347

I am concerned Social worker

(Modimolle, 2018-03-04)

#1349

I am a social worker who strongly feels our profession is not valued by all departments while we are the leading department for all the department in order for them to render an effective services to their department. Can you please Mr President reassess our degree and it's value.

(Tzaneen, 2018-03-04)

#1350

I am not certisfied with the way the Social Workers are treated in South Africa

(Alexandria, 2018-03-04)

#1352

I agree with everything on the petition, very true indeed

(Kuruman, 2018-03-04)

#1353

The OSD of social workers is not addressing career pathin in relation to remuneration. Social work grade 3 is on the same level as supervisor grade 1.whereas translation of community development OSD there's noticeable difference. The latter is an insult to social work considering that community development is a supporting profession to social work. Moreover, HR department in provinces translates social workers with a 3 year degree same as those with 4 year degrees.

(Bloemfontein, 2018-03-04)

#1354

We need better salaries and improvement of working conditions in our profession. Employment of more Social Workers for the workload we have for rendering of effective services

(Aliwal North, 2018-03-04)

#1355

M tired of being exploited

(Pmb, 2018-03-04)

#1356

I am signing this petion fir better salary of social worker

(Thohoyandou, 2018-03-04)

#1360

I am unemployed

(Pretoria, 2018-03-04)

#1365

Social workers are neing exploitated. The conditions that we work under are not conducive. The salary level that we are at is insultive, we are being insulted by the employer and our workload is too much. You go to wellness centres such as Kgatelopelo at Mahikeng and get stats of inpatient and outpatient patients most of the are the social workers employed by the Department of Social Development. This department is suppose to addrss poverty but it is poverty striken its self. How can an addict help the addict it does not work like that. We need to be lead by people who have the qualifications of social work just like health department. We want someone who will understand our frastrations, social workers are the victioms of depression and nothing is being done about that. We are forever told that we should comply and complain later, those who are no more due to the deppression caused by the employer will never have the chance to complain. Can we be saved from the employer.

(Vryburg, 2018-03-04)

#1370

Social workers etc needs better salaries and working conditions

(Cape town, 2018-03-04)

#1371

I'm signing because

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-04)

#1375

The social work profession is just as important and vital. The government is not recognizing the challenges we re faced with in. Poor working conditions, low salaries and limited working resources. Government has to do something

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-04)

#1377

I am signing this because i am affected by all the concerns stated and i would like to c changes in our professiom

(Tshilamba, 2018-03-04)

#1380

Exploited social worker

(mbombela, 2018-03-04)

#1383

I'm signing this petition because I'm an unemployed social worker.

(Cape town, 2018-03-04)

#1384

I'm a social worker who fully supports what is atticulated above.

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-04)

#1387

I am fully in support of the petition and tired of Social workers being undervalued and being think of a lesser profession.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-04)

#1389

Its a burning issue to me professionally and personally

(Matsulu, 2018-03-04)

#1390

We as social workers,auxillaries etc deserve to be employed, receive enough money, work in conjusive environment and have useful resources.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-04)

#1391

Better working environment. Osd review and rural allowence

(Polokwane, 2018-03-04)

#1395

LB.

(Newcastle, 2018-03-04)

#1396

Low Salary ... 10500 per month

(Capetown, 2018-03-04)

#1397

Im am a registered social worker employed by the Dept of Justice as court intermediary. Justice has an administrative function in the judicial system. Intermediaries / social workers are being mis utilised as admin clercks. I myself is being victimised and intimidated by the management. The reason why I left my previous employer was because of the low salary even though I was very happy and I had to apply where is can earn more to sustain my family. I hope this petition gets the necessary attentions to help us social workers in our stride.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-04)

#1399

I support all the suggestions and the reason behind them

(Empangeni, 2018-03-04)