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SAVF KZN Social Services SAVF SKEP HOOP IN MENSE MET MAATSKAPLIKE BEHOEFTES
SAVF CREATES HOPE IN PEOPLE WITH SOCIAL NEEDS About 99% of the population is African and speaks Zulu.

The NCVV was part of the Dutch Reformed church until 1959 when there was a rift between the NCVV and the Dutch Reformed church. The social workers then took steps together with the volunteers to ensure the existence of the NCVV as a welfare organisation on its own. In 1960 social workers were established within the management of the NCVV and they were accepted in these positions. Since 1982 the SAVF has rendered social services in Oribi Government Village. At that stage the SAVF was the only welfare agency that rendered a holistic service (individual case work, group work and community development) in Oribi. Services were rendered to all age groups and included, statutory and non-statutory services; services to the aged, parenting guidance programmes, leadership development, skills development programmes and crisis intervention. During 1994 we negotiated the freedom of choice of services by residents with the Department of Social Development and other organizations also joined in rendering services in Oribi. This in turn gave us the opportunity to render services in the whole of Pietermaritzburg. During 2004 the Department of Social Welfare and Population Development Ladysmith requested the SAVF to migrate their services to the Msinga area. At a meeting held on 17 May 2004 the SAVF was requested to extent services to the grey areas of Mabaso and Mchunu. Visits to the area was initially only once per week until February 2001. Our first Zulu speaking social worker who migrated to the Msinga area was employed on 1 March 2004. She was involved with the rendering of social services at the Hospice /home based care clinic, HIV/AIDS outpatient clinic, ARV counselling, foster placements of terminally ill in-patients’ children, community projects (women /life skills /empowerment and income generating groups, soup kitchen at ARV clinic). During 2004 the Department of Social Development Midlands requested the SAVF to extend service delivery to the Nquthu area. It is a very traditional, vast and rural area with 8 tribal authorities. HIV/AIDS, poverty and unemployment as well as a large number of teenage pregnancies and child headed households are huge problems in this community. During 2005 a SAVF social work office as established in Utrecht which expanded services to an intake service in the Kingsley area. This service includes HIV/AIDS, poverty and unemployment as well as a large number of teenage pregnancies and child headed households are huge problems in the community. The SAVF Pietermaritzburg office renders social services to a large number of clients of various languages and culture groups. The focus of the Pietermaritzburg office is family preservation and protection of children through statutory intervention. The following problems receives attention: child abuse and neglect, behavior problems and un-controllability children, abandonment of babies, foster care placements of abandoned and orphan children, disclosed adoptions, poverty, unemployment, family violence, emotional (abuse) and alleged sexual abuse, trust investigations, placement of children in child and youth care centers. The SAVF only place children in alternative care when everything possible has been done to solve existing problems. Placement of children in foster care, CYCC, Secure CYCC and adoptions were done where no other alternatives could be found and in order to protect the concerned children.

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✨ SAVF is ’n organisasie met ’n ryk geskiedenis sedert 1904 wat mense en gesinne regoor Suid-Afrika ondersteun en bemagtig. Vandag is hulle groter en sterker...

10/04/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖 🎥

What happens behind the scenes at SAVF as strategy turns into real progress?

In this insightful conversation, SAVF CEO Adriaan Raubenheimer sits down with Head of Finance, Gert de Klerk, to unpack his first few months in the role and how SAVF facilities are gaining real momentum through focused game plans.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭.

If you’re passionate about leadership, strategy, and making a difference in communities, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

👉 Watch the full episode now and see how SAVF is building momentum for the future.

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SAVF National Office 001-446 NPO kuier hierdie naweek weer op ontbytSAKE

👏🏼 📺 Skakel SATERDAG om 07:30 op kykNET kanaal 144 in en kuier saam met ons.

Uitsaaitye:

kykNET kanaal 144
•⁠ ⁠Saterdag 07:30 tot 09:00
•⁠ ⁠Sondag 07:30 tot 09:00
•⁠ ⁠Dinsdag 13:00 tot 14:30
•⁠ ⁠Donderdag 13:00 tot 14:30

kykNET & kie kanaal 145
•⁠ ⁠Saterdag 08:30 tot 10:00
•⁠ ⁠Sondag 06:00 tot 07:30
•⁠ ⁠Dinsdag 11:30 tot 13:00
•⁠ ⁠Donderdag 11:30 tot 13:00

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝🪺As we take a moment to pause this Easter, may it be a time of renewal, reflection and meaningful co...
03/04/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝🪺

As we take a moment to pause this Easter, may it be a time of renewal, reflection and meaningful connection with those who matter most.

Easter reminds us of hope, new beginnings and the importance of kindness, whether it is through small gestures, shared moments or simply being present for one another.

Wishing you a peaceful, joy-filled weekend surrounded by love, laughter and a little sweetness along the way.

SAVF Dundee Aged Care is looking for a Handyman to join their team.SAVF is seeking a hands-on and dependable Handyman to...
02/04/2026

SAVF Dundee Aged Care is looking for a Handyman to join their team.

SAVF is seeking a hands-on and dependable Handyman to assist with maintenance, repairs, and the overall upkeep of the facility. This role plays an important part in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents.

Requirements
Grade 10, preferably Grade 12
SAPS clearance
Minimum two years’ handyman experience
Good communication skills
Good health
Trustworthy and able to work independently
Ability to use initiative
Good organisational skills
Ability to maintain discipline
Skills in gardening, maintenance and painting

Duties
General maintenance
Upkeep of outdoor areas and equipment
Cleaning and maintenance of facility grounds
Ensuring the facility remains neat and well-maintained

📍 Facility: SAVF Dundee Aged Care, Dundee, KZN
📧 Applications: [email protected]

💰 Salary: According to SAVF salary scales
🎁 Benefits: Leave, sick leave, service bonus, pension or provident fund

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.Our SAVF volunteers play a vital role in supporting children, families and the elderly a...
31/03/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

Our SAVF volunteers play a vital role in supporting children, families and the elderly across our communities. To continue making a meaningful impact, all volunteers are required to re-register annually to remain active within the programme.

𝐑𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟏 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

This process ensures that our records are up to date and that we continue to provide safe, structured and impactful support to those who need it most.

Please contact your local SAVF Facility to update your annual re-registration.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 for your continued dedication and commitment to serving with care and purpose.

𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞Every act of kindness has the power to change a life. At SAVF, our volunteers are the...
24/03/2026

𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞

Every act of kindness has the power to change a life. At SAVF, our volunteers are the heart of the work we do, supporting children, families and elderly members of our communities with compassion, dignity and care.

If you have a passion for helping others and making a real impact, we invite you to join the SAVF volunteer community.

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟏 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

Register online and become part of a network of people who are committed to strengthening communities and supporting those in need.

Register here
www.savf.co.za/volunteer-your-time/

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞. 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞.

Address

408 Prince Alfred Street
Pietermaritsburg
3200

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 16:00
Thursday 07:00 - 16:00
Friday 07:00 - 13:00

Telephone

0333421229

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