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Requirements

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

Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

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

Communication, project and programme management.

Transformation, change and 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 and knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.

Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.

Duties

Enhance coordination of policies and quality assessment of services.

Ensure service level standards for Social Work Services.

Plan activities.

Manage infrastructure for Social Work Services/Psychological Services and Spiritual Care programme interventions.

Ensure the implementation and compliance with Departmental legislation, policies and procedures relating to special categories offenders.

Ensure the implementation of checklist for all special category offenders to ensure adequate service delivery.

Report on the offender enrolment and participation (including special categories of offenders) in Social Work, Psychological, Spiritual Care, HIV, AIDS, Formal Education, Skill Development and SRAC Programmes).

Ensure effective risk mitigation of risk management within the Care division.

Ensure the implementation of need-based programmes in partnership with external service providers.

Manage human resources, finances and assets.

Manage performance information. 42

How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Notes

Appointment under the Correctional Services Act