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Requirements

Relevant Degree or National Diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of Corrections Science learnership/Basic Training.

At least seven (7) years combined relevant experience on supervision and junior management production levels.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.

Communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, stakeholder management, problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.

In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.

Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations.

Knowledge of the Correctional 13 Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.

Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy and tact, resilience, influence and impact.

Duties

Coordinate and implement policies relating to community corrections.

Monitoring of offenders.

Setting supervisory conditions.

Tracing absconders and manage parole supervision projects.

Oversee the monitoring of parolees.

Assessment and admission or release of cases.

Management of day parolees.

Detention of supervisory cases.

Facilitate development programmes for individuals serving community-based sentences.

Coordinate community corrections supervisory committees.

Promote community involvement and ensure DCS participation in community safety centres.

Ensure the availability of cost-effective monitoring systems and appropriate infrastructure for community corrections.

Conduct research on community corrections and manage data integrity.

Coordinate and evaluate aftercare policy inputs to Head Office.

Promote and market aftercare services in the region.

Ensure quality assessment of aftercare services.

Manage aftercare infrastructure and plan related activities effectively.

Manage human resources, finances and assets.

Manage performance information.

How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Notes

Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.