PETITION AGAINST EXPLOITATION OF SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

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#3002

a better salary so that I can be able to meet ends needs

(Polokwane, 2018-03-13)

#3003

I'm signing because I'm a concern social worker and would like to see change

(piertermaritzburg, 2018-03-13)

#3007

i am signing this petition because i am worried about the profession

(Middelburg, 2018-03-13)

#3009

I am signing in because I want to see justice done for all social workers, to go to school for four years and the next thing you are not paid enough with lots of tasks done by the social worker. Worse part of it not getting any job after completion of your degree, really it is painfully going through all of the hard work, then to stay at home being jobless.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-13)

#3017

I full agree with above mentioned challenges faced by the Social Workers in South Africa.

(Empangeni , 2018-03-13)

#3019

I am tired of empty promises from the department and us not being hired after years of studying. It is so frustrating

(Nelspruit, 2018-03-13)

#3022

There is a need for social work internvention.

(Gauteng, 2018-03-13)

#3024

The proffesion is not recognised in all spheres...the GEMS council is also striking the profession out of thier scheme.

Thank you

(Empangeni , 2018-03-13)

#3025

It's time we receive the recognition due to our profession

(Durban, 2018-03-13)

#3027

I am for change

(Bizana, 2018-03-13)

#3028

We want our voices to be heard and for the gocernment to take action

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-13)

#3030

I want better salaries for social workers in NGOs and better working conditions.

(Pretoria , 2018-03-13)

#3031

I'm signing because I have been unemployed for 3 years now while I'm a fully qualified social worker and there's a lot of graduates with the same story. the amount of caseload employed SW deal with is unsatisfactory and too much while the are hundreds of unemployed SW who can help ease that load. the salary and working conditions recieved by employed SW is also unsatisfactory..

(east london, 2018-03-13)

#3033

Im signing this petition because I'm concerned about high rate of unemployed social workers in our country, there are no job opportunities

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-13)

#3040

I'm signing because I am unemployed as I graduated in 2015, I need a job

(GREYTOWN, 2018-03-13)

#3041

The President of Republic of South Africa has inform the New Minister of Social Development that Social Workers studies for 4 years at University Level. Therefore they don't deserve the Salary level they get like administrators.

The minister has to adjust salary scales for Social Workers and make sure that the high number of unemployed Social Workers decreased.
Our profession needs to be taken serious by South African Government.

"PLEASE BRING BACK OUR PROFESSION"

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-13)

#3043

Im signing because i am an unemployed Social work graduate siting at home with the skills and knowledge while there are many places that need my skills and knowledge such as school etc.

(Hazyview, 2018-03-13)

#3044

In need of:
Better salaries in correlation to my honours degree.
Better, conducive workplace.
Acces of resources necessary for service delivery.

(Bloemfontein, 2018-03-13)

#3047

We need to earn just like other graduates with a four year degree. We are paid less. Poor working conditions , and lack of resources.

(KwaDukuza, 2018-03-14)

#3049

I am signing because of the frustration of being unemployed. I have kids and parents to take care of which I'm unable to now because of the state of employment that I'm currently in.

(Cape town, 2018-03-14)

#3050

I'm the social worker

(Ulundi, 2018-03-14)

#3052

I am signing this because there is no justice for enemployed social workers... I would like to see more absobtion of social workers... It is a terrible experience to go to school for 4 years and staying home like you have not made any effort to better your life. There worst part is there is still a huge need for Social service professionals.

(EShowe, 2018-03-14)

#3054

In support of Social Worker's grievances

(Durban, 2018-03-14)

#3055

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL

(Port Shepstone, 2018-03-14)

#3057

I sigh because I'm one of the Professional Social worker's that are unemployed located in Kzn. What break my heart apart is that I was granted scholarship because of the high demand of Social worker's, but now I'm staying at home with my Degree.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-14)

#3063

I would like to be employed and bring change in the lives of individuals, families and society.

(east london, 2018-03-14)

#3064

I am graduating this May & I want change in our profession.

(Umtata, 2018-03-14)

#3065

I am unemployed, I have lost hope on being social work graduate, I don't see future here in south africa because nsfas payed my fees only people who are being recognised are people who are being paid by Social development Scholership. On the other case nsfas keep on calling and sending messages to me reminding me that i have a depth sentence over my head.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-14)

#3066

I am signing this petition because I need to get a job . I'm finish long time from 2007 to 2018

(Centane, 2018-03-14)

#3069

I am in need of a permanent job and i feel exploited. The challenges faced by social workers in NGOs need to be addressed.

(Butterworth, 2018-03-14)

#3072

I'm signing a petition because I want a salary increase and our profession to be recognized. U have a four year degree. Meaning I am a qualified profession and I deserve to be recognized as one.

(Tshwane , 2018-03-14)

#3076

I am also a concerned social worker

(Lichtenburg, 2018-03-14)

#3079

I need a job

(Pietermaritzburg , 2018-03-14)

#3080

I want to see this profession being treated like a real professional. I want to see everyone who has studies to hard get employment.

(Durban , 2018-03-14)

#3083

I need employment to bring change.

(East London, 2018-03-14)

#3085

I am signing because this affects me, my work and my family. Everything that has been said in this petition is true. Please Mr President here our cry

(Cape Town, 2018-03-14)

#3087

I'm signing because I am concerned about unemployed social workers as I am one of them, especially those who studied with NSFAS, reason being when the Department of Social development creates post, they absorb people who studied with their bursaries.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-14)

#3088

I’m still unemployed and I am a qualified social worker

(Durban, 2018-03-14)

#3089

I'm signing because... (optional) I am concern about the social work proffession and unemployed social workers that stays at home with their unused skills that are needed and could benefit communities

(alberton, 2018-03-14)

#3091

Unemployed Graduate. Bursary Holder

(Mpumalanga, 2018-03-14)

#3094

Our profession is taken for granted no one who is care about us as a social workers.

(Durban, 2018-03-14)

#3097

K agree with my fellow colleagues that we need to move to level 10,unemployed social workers should be absorbed

(Nelspruit , 2018-03-14)

#3098

I'm on the same ship with my brothers and sisters. the we treatment we deserve it's fair. And I have in a contract 4 years with DSD and they dumped me like a dirty plastic. And I am working at an NGO but I don't earn what I'm supposed too

(Johannesburg , 2018-03-14)

#3099

I'm unemployed and I'm a qualified Social Worker it's so painful because my husband paid my fees we sacrificed a lot just for me to get this qualification so I can help him raise our kids and now we are suffering more cause I'm up and down looking for a job and wasting money sending those emails ,it's really tough my degree it's just another paper .

(Gauteng, 2018-03-14)

#3100

I would like social workers voice to be heard. Social workers salaries are not enough. Level 7 is not enough for the amount of work we do.

(Kwa Zulu Natal, 2018-03-14)

#3101

I agree with the above comments.

(Gauteng, 2018-03-14)

#3103

I am signing this petition because of the stated concerns of the Social Workers.

(Vanderbijl Park, 2018-03-14)

#3104

TE Magoso

(Umzimkhulu, 2018-03-14)

#3105

I want to see changes in my profession, people should start respecting what we do and take us serious. So if i want them to take me serious i should take myself serious first hence i support this petition and ita contents

(Delareyville, 2018-03-14)

#3106

I need some encouragement in doing my job..I love what I do and I do it passionately but the working conditions are so demoralizing ,salary doesn't cover all my needs...so it is my plea that you consider us especially with salary scales...thank you in advance

(pretoria, 2018-03-14)

#3109

Social worker my profession

(Giyani, 2018-03-14)

#3112

I'm signing because i am worried as a qualified social worker who is unemployed becuase they do not take our work seriously which is a big mistake as the south AFRICAN community had many social illness that need social service and those who are working they had heavy loads of
work they end up not doing their work properly and they pay us less than the work we do

(pietermaritzburg , 2018-03-14)

#3114

I'm signing because...I wanna see change

(Pretoria, 2018-03-15)

#3117

I am for change

(Siyabuswa , 2018-03-15)

#3118

Please review the auxillary social worker and child and youth care workers salary scale atleast to 6 entry level.

(Rustenburg, 2018-03-15)

#3119

I am signing this because I am fed up with poverty and low salary for Social Workers. We dealing with all sorts of social ills but we are being paid peanuts here.how can an entry level of a Social Worker with an Honours degree be degraded to low and very low level 07? Go tlhabisa ditlhong ele ruri. The other thing is poor working conditions including office space. I am very disappointed

(Lehurutshe , 2018-03-15)

#3122

I'm signing this petition because I sign the contract with Dsd that after graduate I would be employed so i want the government to create social workers post and absorbs all scholarships holder.

(Pietermaritzburg (Bulwer), 2018-03-15)

#3123

The unemployed scholarship holder needs to be absorbed

(pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-15)

#3124

I am signing because I am a qualified and experienced in all the psychosocial professional as SW, SAW and as CYCC

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-15)

#3125

I need change in our proffession

(tzaneen, 2018-03-15)

#3126

I want Social work profession to be taken serious. I want the change of the salary entry level from level 7 to level 9.

(Malamulele, 2018-03-15)

#3127

I am signing this petition because of being concerned with unemployment of social workers

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-15)

#3128

Salary levels, osd to be reviewed. Rural allowance.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-15)

#3130

I am signing because I am tired of the way that social workers are treated and this is my small contribution in helping change that

(JOhannesburg, 2018-03-15)

#3134

I'm signing because i wish us social worker who was paying stidies fees for them selves to get chances of job also even in goverment institutions and also the job opportunies for all unemployed social workers Please we are struggling and jobless

(kzn, 2018-03-15)

#3135

I am signing because I need SAW and SW to be employed;better working conditions and better salaries

(Newcastle Kzn, 2018-03-15)

#3136

I'm unemployed and need to go to work as I'm a qualified social worker

(Mpumalanga, 2018-03-15)

#3137

I support this petition

(Paarl, 2018-03-15)

#3141

I'm signing because I want to see our profession being be respected like other professions. I also want to see more SW employed because they are needed not only for foster care but for each and every institution, company, school and many more.

(Gauteng, 2018-03-15)

#3143

I'm signing because I feel neglected and hopeless as I was struggling to get my qualification with intention of serving my people with passion.

(dutywa, 2018-03-15)

#3144

I'm concerned about high rate of unemployment of social workers and low salary thei get. And I care about this career.

(Pretoria, 2018-03-15)

#3145

I am an unemployed social worker who need a work.

(East London, 2018-03-15)

#3148

I agree with the petition

(Siyabuswa , 2018-03-15)

#3151

I am an NSFAS recipient when I graduated my single mother believed I would get employed and turn my family's life around (for the better) but it's been 2 full years now and NO employment...
I am one of many stuck in poverty with a degree at my hand ...
NGICELA UMSEBENZI MR PRESIDENT!

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-16)

#3152

-Salary increase:level10
-Danger/Rural Allowance
-Lack of resources
-Infrastrucure not conducive

(Durban, 2018-03-16)

#3156

I"m unemployed and barely have means to support my family as we live in adjust poverty.

(Mthatha, 2018-03-16)

#3159

I'm signing because I am a qualified Social Worker who's still working as an Assistant Probation Officer. Also Supporting those who are still unemployed to be employed and a better salary plus conducive working environment with enough resources.

(Mthatha, 2018-03-16)

#3160

I want better working conditions.

(Cape Town, 2018-03-16)

#3162

Im a change

(Pretoria, 2018-03-16)

#3164

I am signing this petition because I am currently unemployed and since my second level of studying at Unisa, I did not get work even as an Auxillary social worker. Today I graduated last year as a qualified social worker but still no employment for me.

(Pretoria/Gauteng, 2018-03-16)

#3165

I'm signing because of unemployment high rate in Social Workers and low salary entry level of Social Workers.

(Sterkspruit, 2018-03-16)

#3166

I have the welfare of society at heart and concerned about service delivery as well as all the health of the employer,employee relationship for the betterment of society.

(Rustenburg, 2018-03-16)

#3167

I'm signing because i agree with the petition

( Polokwane, 2018-03-16)

#3172

The profession of social work is important to people in the society and their work should be granted with good rewards

(Mbombela, 2018-03-16)

#3175

I'm signing because... (optional)I want my profession to be taken serious

(Pretoria, 2018-03-16)

#3177

I am signing this petition so that the president of South Africa may come up with solutions to resolve issues listed on the petition.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-16)

#3180

Because this profession is not being taken serious by our government. There is also a lot of unemployed social workers in South African.

(Polokwane, 2018-03-17)

#3181

I want to see radical changes in the social work profession

(Polokwane, 2018-03-17)

#3182

I believe social work is so important in our country, but we all leave the profession because we are overworked and burn-out and cannot provide for our families

(Johannesburg , 2018-03-17)

#3184

I am an honours student who will be looking for a job for next year and do not have much hope because I have a sister who graduated last year March (Social work) but still unemployed. In addition, my plans is to pursue masters in Social Work but now starting to lose hope because there are no posts accommodating Masters and Doctorate position. If this can be dealt with, I'll definitely go for my masters in social work next year.

(Pretoria , 2018-03-17)

#3186

I'm signing because I am not employed

(Durban, 2018-03-17)

#3193

I'm still in level 4.
_lower salary.
_not receiving
_not receiving rural allowance and danger allowance.
_housing allwance is too little

(Polokwane, 2018-03-17)

#3195

Im signing because am affected about this aituation.and please also raise issue of equal chance of employment not only scholarship holder.

(pretoria, 2018-03-17)

#3197

I want to be permanently employed

(Eastern Cape, 2018-03-17)

#3198

I completed my studies in 2013, graduate in 2014. I am still unemployed. I am not on DSD dat base because my studies was funded by NSFAS. I have founded an NGO which is registered under NPO acts but it is not funded yet. Due to affordability i am unabke to pay Council

(Pietermaritzburg, 2018-03-17)