Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Offered by Sol Plaatje University

Minimum APS

Qualification

degree

Duration

4 years

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Subject Prerequisites

English

NSC Level 4+

Social workers must register with the SACSSP. Jobs in government (DSD), NGOs, hospitals, and private practice.

› Social Worker

› Child Protection Officer

› Probation Officer

› NGO Program Manager

› Community Development Worker

Starting Salary

R15,000 – R22,000

Mid-Career Salary

R28,000 – R45,000

Salary estimates based on South African job market data (2024-2026). Actual salaries vary by employer, location, and experience.

UKZN

UCT

UCT

NWU

UFS

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