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If you’d like to work in the most beautiful part of South Greenland, in Nanortalik, then the job posting below might be just right for you!
We are looking for one skilled and dedicated case worker for the pension department in the Municipality of Kujalleq – Nanortalik. You will be responsible for ensuring that cases related to early retirement and old-age pensions are processed in accordance with applicable laws.
We are looking for a qualified social worker or someone with a similar degree, or someone with experience working as a case worker for a municipality.
You will be part of a team consisting of other case workers in Qaqortoq and Narsaq, and you will provide each other with ongoing professional feedback via Teams
If you’re interested in joining the team to work on the tasks mentioned, please contact us.
In terms of qualifications, we expect:
- Knowledge of how to work in accordance with the law.
- Can provide clear advice and guidance to our citizens.
- Works systematically and is able to organize their tasks.
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Service-oriented and reliable.
- Can work independently.
- flexibility regarding work tasks and ongoing adjustments to the division of labor
- Has a knack for IT.
- Is a team player and good at identifying opportunities across organizational boundaries,
- It's important that you can contribute positively to a team that's very busy.
- Ad hoc tasks
We offer:
- A varied and at times busy role, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in this field in collaboration with other case workers in the field.
- This is an exciting position with challenging, independent tasks, where teaching and training take center stage.
- A positive and dynamic work environment.
Employment and compensation will be in accordance with the AK agreement.
Child Protection Certificate:
This position is subject to the law requiring the submission of a child protection clearance and a criminal background check. Under the law, employment may not begin until the municipality has received these clearances. The clearances will be taken into account in the municipality’s assessment of who should be hired for the position.
Staff housing may be provided, for which rent and other expenses are paid in accordance with applicable rules. Similarly, free travel to the place of employment and relocation of household goods are provided upon hiring—and, after at least 3 years of employment, free travel upon termination of employment and relocation of household goods—in accordance with applicable rules.
For more information about the position, please contact Senior Social Worker Dennis Rønn. Email: denr@kujalleq.gl – Phone: 648066 or Director of Social Services: Martha Abelsen, email: maab@kujalleq.gl – Phone: 648057
Application including a criminal record check, as well as information on education and previous employment, along with supporting documents such as copies of diplomas, employer references, etc. must be uploaded as a PDF file and received via the municipality’s website no later than August 19, 2026.
NOTE: We do not accept paper applications or emails; please submit your application electronically as a PDF file via the job posting.
“With a focus on improving public health, the Municipality of Kujalleq has implemented a smoke-free work policy at all municipal workplaces. This policy took effect on January 1, 2018. Further information is available from the HR department.”
Application deadline: August 19, 2026
