Work

The Challenges Experienced by Zimbabwean Social Workers Practising in Gauteng Townships

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: South Africa has seen increasing numbers of skilled and unskilled migrants coming into the country legally and illegally. Social work is a global profession and some of the skilled migrants coming to South Africa are social workers with foreign qualifications. This qualitative research was motivated by the need to understand the challenges faced by Zimbabwean social workers who are practising in a township in Gauteng province. Findings indicate that foreign social workers face challenges trying to navigate the work space in South Africa. This study makes a contribution to debates on the migration of professionals as an important policy issue for South Africa.

Source: Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk

DOI: 10.15270/53-2-567

Authors: Clarity Mangena, Ajwang Warria

Institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Language: English

Topic: Social Work Education and Practice

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $185