Chief Deputy Commissioner: Rehabilitation
POST:
CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: REHABILITATION
REFNO:
HO 2024/04/02
SALARY:
R1 693 164 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE:
National Head Office, Pretoria
CLOSING DATE:
20 May 2024 @ 15h45.
REQUIREMENTS:
A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. 8 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Security clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice Systems and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Understanding of DCS environment. Understanding of the justice cluster and relevant prescripts. Case management, social cohesiveness. screening and assessment. Care planning and coordination. Quality improvement. PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. Applied strategic thinking. Communication, project management, presentation and report writing skills. Service delivery standards. Developing others (coaching, mentoring, training). Project and programme management. Decision making, problem solving and networking/liaison with stakeholders. Negotiation, organising, conflict management, analytical thinking, policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice. Information collection. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Knowledge of all legislation, norms and standards that govern health care. Parole administration, tracing, community mobilisation, corrections management and remand detention. Management of overcrowding, security, continuous risk assessment tools and personal development. 5
DUTIES:
Manage all functions related to self-sufficiency and sustainability in the department. Manage and coordinate offender sports, recreation, arts and culture activities. Manage formal education and skills training. Manage and coordinate production workshops and agricultural services. Manage, provide guidelines and oversee implementation of all health care related initiatives in DCS in a manner prescribed by law. Manage primary health care. Manage and co-ordinate nutritional, pharmaceutical and care services within DCS. Manage communicable diseases as prescribed by health legislative framework. Manage, all functions related to the development of offenders in the department. Manage and render social work services, psychological and spiritual care services. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms TP Baloyi Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms Khumalo NS Tel No: (012) 307 2174. NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
APPLICATIONS:
All applications must be forwarded to: National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street).
FOR ATTENTION:
NOTE:
Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification, and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be reconsidered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of interview. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. Some of the above posts are re-advertised, candidates who previously applied need to reapply. Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post your complete application to:
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