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JHB Annual Report
Period of review: February 2018–10January 2019
    JOHANNESBURG COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON’S STATEMENT
  1. We have reached the end of our full year of operation. As committee members, we resumed our duties from February 2018 till January 2019. We are proud to report our year of exceptional performance with regard to the following:
    2. MEMBERSHIP
  2. NEC and E2 Solutions keep and update the data base of how many SAOSWA members paid the annual membership and training event attendance fees for 2018. In the association we have 69 people who are paid up members.
  3. There are three types of membership:
    1. Ordinary members: Registered Social Workers with the SACSSP.
    2. Associate members: Any persons registered as auxiliary social workers or student social workers who are registered with the SACSSP.
    3. Honorary members: Members who have been identified based on their contribution towards Occupational Social Work. Two members are in the process to be awarded honorary membership, namely Prof (Ref) Adrian du P van Breda and Dr Angela du Plessis.
    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
  4. Four training events were successfully carried out during 2018 which include the following:
    1. A Model for Specialist Occupational Social Work in Organizations, and Requirements for Specialist Registration with Council. This topic was presented by Prof. Rev Adrian D Van Breda (Professor of Social Work, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg) and Jenny Dry (Director, Institute for Balanced Living, Vice Chairperson of SAOSWA NEC). The training event took place on 28 March 2018. It was attended by 28 members and 4 CPD were awarded by the SACSSP.
    2. Risky Business: Interventions to address Substance Abuse Disorders in the Workplace for Professionals. This topic was presented by Adrie Vermeulen. The training event took place on 27th June 2018. It was attended by 21 members and 3 CPD points were awarded by the SACSSP.
    3. An Introduction to Mindfulness: An experiential session, tailored specifically for SAOSWA as part of annual Professional Self-care initiative in August. This topic was presented by Nuño Aguirre De Cárcer Girón (Lecturer at University of the Witwatersrand and Mindfulness Instructor in the Corporate and Private Sector). The training event took place on 29th August 2018. It was attended by 24 members and 3 CPD points were allocated by the SACSSP.
    4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety States: What Occupational Social Workers need to know? This topic was be presented by Dr Jan Chabalala (Head Psychiatrist at 1 Military Hospital). The training event took place on the 31st of October 2018. It was attended by 46 members and 3,5 CPD points were awarded by the SACSSP.
    5. TREASURER REPORT
  5. Ms Thoko Sifunda is the JHB Branch treasurer. The following report is based on the receipts that she provided.
    ACTIVITIES AMOUNT SPENT ATTENDANCE PAYMENT
    1st SESSION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Speaker cost R1400.00
    Refreshments R464.38
    Bank Charges
    Attendance payment R100.00
    CPD Points Reg R100.00
    Projector Purchase R33.00
    TOTAL AMOUNT R2097.38
    2nd SESSION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Speaker cost R700.00
    Refreshments R746.32
    Bank Charges R64.13
    Attendance payment R100.00
    CPD Points Reg. R100.00
    Evaluation Forms R60.00
    TOTAL AMOUNT R1770.45
    3rd SESSION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Speaker cost R700.00
    Refreshments R420.00
    Bank Charges R13.12
    CPD Points Reg R101.00
    Attendance payment R500.00
    TOTAL AMOUNT R1734.12
    4th SESSION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Speaker cost R700.00
    Refreshments R795.42
    CPD Points Reg R101.00
    Bank Charges R6.56
    Committee Refreshments R400.00
    Attendance payment R0
    TOTAL AMOUNT R1602.98 R700.00
    GRAND TOTAL R7904.93
    6. WEBSITE
  6. Members were requested and encouraged to log onto the SAOSWA website in order to obtain updates of the past, current and upcoming events with regard to SAOSWA matters as well as SACSSP matters. Logging onto the web-site also enables them to print their CPD Certificates and have access to presentations. Members were also encouraged to interact on the Facebook page that was started by one of the NEC Committee members.
    7. GOVERNANCE OF THE ASSOCIATION
  7. The JHB Branch executive committee was elected in 2017. The members have served with commitment and dedication to date. There are newly elected members to the JHB branch committee. The committee members have served on the committee on a voluntary basis. On the 10th of January 2019 the committee welcomed a new member to the committee and new roles and responsibilities were assigned. The new chairperson, Lydia Mmola, took over the responsibility of chair on this specific day.
  8. The committee was assigned and encouraged to take full responsibilities for all aspects linked to their portfolios. Committee meetings took place at different venues stipulated below:
    1. 31 January 2018- Nedbank Building
    2. 25 April 2018- E2 Solutions
    3. 25 July 2018- E2 Solutions
    4. 05 December 2018- E2 Solutions
    5. 10 January 2019
    9. MEMBERS OF THE SAOSWA JHB BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEMBERS:
  9. Ms Lydia Mmola (Chairperson)
  10. Ms Francine Masson (Deputy Chairperson)
  11. Ms Carol Venter (Secretary)
  12. Ms Marinda Grobler (CPD Coordinator)
  13. Ms Thoko Sifunda (Treasurer)
  14. Ms Jenny Dry (Workshop Coordinator)
    15. MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TEAM:
  15. Mrs Arista Bouwer (National Chairperson)
  16. Mrs Jenny Dry (Public Affairs)
  17. Mrs Maude Mohasoa (National Treasurer)
  18. Mrs Elaine Harrison (National Secretary)
  19. Dr Francine Masson (Deputy Chairperson Johannesburg Committee Branch)
  20. Ms Bianca Meselane (Chairperson Pretoria Committee Branch)
  21. Ms Lydia Mmola (Chairperson, Johannesburg Committee)
    22. CHALLENGES FOR 2018
  22. The number of CPD points allocated by the SACSSP did not match the quality and effort invested in order to receive the deserving points. An appeal was lodged. However, we did not always get a positive outcome.
  23. Members did not RSVP in order to indicate whether they are attending the training events. This has a negative impact on the refreshments of the day as well as the size of the venue.
  24. Members arrive late for training events and leave early.
  25. Some members attend the training events but do not pay either the annual fees or training event fees.
  26. The venue at Nedbank had to be changed to Wits due to booking challenges.
  27. There is no stable caterer as a result the responsible member struggles with collection of food and pricing.
  28. No whatsapp group exists for convenient communication.
  29. No name tags exist to identify attendees of the event and establish networking.
    30. SUCCESSES FOR 2018
  30. JHB branch of SAOSWA had four successful training events and they were well attended, with increasing number of members.
  31. Social Workers of the Mining Sector and Department of Health had joined the Association and this has broadened the database of the JHB branch. Two members from the mining sector have also volunteered to be part of the in-coming committee.
  32. A Facebook page was created for SAOSWA at large.
  33. The committee managed to spend money within the allocated budget.
  34. CPD points were allocated for all the training events from 2017 to date.
  35. Some of the committee members had the opportunity to attend the NEC meetings and new members joined the JHB executive committee..
  36. More members adhered to training event payments.
  37. Topics for events were focused on Occupational Social Work.
    38. THANKS AND APPRECIATIONS
  38. As the incoming Chairperson of the JHB management committee. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing chairperson for her trust and support in me to carry on the baton, for the success of the committee and its dedication to the work . ahead. I am looking forward to a good working relationship with all committee members who have already shown their support and dedication. I encourage the effective flow of activities in their respective portfolios throughout our serving term as the JHB committee.
  39. As the JHB committee we appreciate the fruitful year of 2018 and encourage all SAOSWA members to continue supporting all events planned with extra care for their specific needs, benefit and growth.
Period of review: February 2018–November 2018

    CHAIRPERSON’S STATEMENT
  1. We have reached the end of our full year of operation. As committee members, we resumed our duties from February 2018 till December 2018. We are proud to report our year of exceptional performance with regard to the following:
    2. MEMBERSHIP
  2. NEC and E2 Solutions keeps and updates the data base of how many SAOSWA members paid the annual membership and training event attendance fees for 2018. In the association we have 74 people who are paid up members.
  3. There are three types of membership, however, Pretoria SAOASWA branch has mainly two:
    1. Ordinary members: registered Social Workers with the SACSSP.
    2. Associate members: any persons registered as auxiliary social workers or student social workers who are registered with the SACSSP.
    4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
  4. Four training events were successfully carried out during 2018 which include the following:
    1. Health Care Professional Ethical Practice within a Multi-Cultural Setting: This topic was presented by Dr Andre Pretorius. The training event took place on 14th March 2018.It was attended by 60 members and 3 CPD were awarded by the SACSSP.
    2. Managing Mentally ill Patients: A Social Work Perspective: This topic was presented by Dr J. Chabalala. The training event took place on 20th June 2018. It was attended by 72 members and 4 CPD points were awarded by the SACSSP.
    3. Personality Disorders: This topic was presented by Dr J. Chabalala. The training event took place on 22th August 2018. It was attended by 65 members: still awaiting CPD allocation by the SACSSP.
    4. Occupational Social Work Wellness: Work Related Stress, Risk Factors of Burnout and Self Care: This topic was be presented by Lt Col S.S. Monareng. The training event took place on the 24th of October 2018. It was attended by 49 members and 3,5 CPD points were awarded.
    5. TREASURER REPORT
  5. Ms Esther Baloyi is the Pretoria Branch treasurer. The following report is based on the receipts that she provided.
    ACTIVITIES AMOUNT SPENT ATTENDANCE PAYMENT
    1st SESSION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Speaker cost R714.99  
    Refreshments R1,480.00  
    Bank Charges R80.50  
    Attendance payment   R2,600.00
    CPD Points Reg R100.00  
    Projector Purchase R5,999.00  
    TOTAL AMOUNT R8,374.49 R2,600.00
    2nd SESSION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Speaker cost R700.00  
    Refreshments R1,480.00  
    Bank Charges R30.00  
    Attendance payment   R4,600.00
    TOTAL AMOUNT R2,210.00 R4,600.00
    3rd SESSION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Speaker cost R700.00  
    Refreshments R1,600.00  
    Bank Charges R50.00  
    CPD Points Reg R100.00  
    Attendance payment   R2,000.00
    TOTAL AMOUNT R2,450.00 R2,000.00
    4th SESSION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Speaker cost R727.00  
    Refreshments R1,600.00  
    CPD Points Reg R105.00  
    Bank Charges R50.00  
    Committee Refreshments R400.00  
    Gift for Gladys R400.00  
    Attendance payment                                                 R1,700.00
    TOTAL AMOUNT              R3,282.00            R1,700.00
    GRAND TOTAL R16,316.49 R10,900.00
    6. WEBSITE
  6. Members were requested and encouraged to log on to the SAOSWA website in order to obtain updates of the past, current and upcoming events with regard to SAOSWA matters as well as SACSSP matters. Logging onto the web-site also enables them to print their CPD Certificates and have access to presentations.
    7. GOVERNANCE OF THE ASSOCIATION
  7. The Pretoria Branch executive committee was elected in October 2016. The members have served their two year’s term until December 2018, according to the constitution of SAOSWA. The committee members have served on the committee on a voluntary basis. In January/February 2019 they will be officially handing over to the new committee.
  8. The committee was assigned and encouraged to take full responsibilities for all aspects linked to their portfolio. Committee meetings took place at 1 Military Hospital on the following scheduled dates:
    1. 21 February 2018
    2. 9 May 2018
    3. 4 July 2018
    4. 28 November 2018
    9. MEMBERS OF THE SAOSWA PRETORIA BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEMEBRS:
  9. Ms Bianca Meselane (Chairperson)
  10. Ms Mariaan Small (Deputy Chairperson)
  11. Ms Selina Malotle (Secretary)
  12. Mrs Germinah Chepape (Deputy Secretary)
  13. Ms Esther Baloyi (Treasurer)
  14. Mrs Dorah Mokgothu (Workshop Coordinator)
  15. Ms Dorothy Mpofu (Deputy Workshop Coordinator)
  16. Ms Dineo Phokontsi (CPD Coordinator)
  17. Ms Lillian Magagula (Public Affairs)
    18. MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TEAM
  18. Mrs Arista Bouwer (National Chairperson)
  19. Mrs Jenny Dry (Public Affairs)
  20. Mrs Maude Mohasoa (National Treasurer)
  21. Mrs Elaine Harrison (National Secretary)
  22. Dr Francine Masson (Chairperson Johannesburg Committee Branch)
  23. Ms Bianca Meselane (Chairperson Pretoria Committee Branch)
    24. CHALLENGES FOR 2018
  24. The number of CPD points allocated by the SACSSP did not match the quality and effort placed in order to receive the deserving points. An appeal was lodged. However, we did not always get a positive outcome.
  25. It has been a challenge to obtain the outstanding 2016 CPD points from the SACSSP and the previous committee. This has not been resolved to date.
  26. Members did not RSVP in order to indicate whether they are attending the training events. This has a negative impact on the refreshments of the day.
  27. Members arrive late for training events and leave early.
  28. Some members attend the training events but do not pay either the annual fees or training event fees.
    29. SUCCESSES FOR 2018
  29. Pretoria branch of SAOSWA had four successful training events and they were well attended..
  30. Social Workers of Correctional Services had joined the association and this has broadened the database of the Pretoria branch. They have also volunteered to be part of the in-coming committee..
  31. The Pretoria Branch bought the lipro to ensure that our training event runs smoothly. This will be handed over to the new committee with the safe keeping procedure rule and regulations..
  32. We also created a Facebook page for SAOSWA at large..
  33. The committee managed to spend money within the allocated budget.
  34. Despite the fact that we received fewer CPD points for the training events, we got CPD for all the training events from 2017 to date..
  35. Some of the committee members had the opportunity to attend the NEC meetings..
  36. More members adhered to training event payments..
    37. THANKS AND APPRECIATIONS
  37. As outgoing Chairperson, I would like to take this opportunity to thank committee members who dedicated their time and effort to serve to the association and who ensured the effective flow of activities in their respective portfolios. It was a pleasure working with such an amazing and inspirational team for the duration of our two year term.
  38. I would also like to thank the SAOSWA members for their continuous support and cooperation throughout the past two years.
(B.M.MESELANE)
SAOSWA PRETORIA BRANCH: CHAIRPERSON