Institutional Manager: Marcus Mbetha Secure Care Centre

Requirements

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker.
• A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP including five years supervisory/middle management experience.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence.
• Competencies:
• Good Communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Co- ordination skills.
• Liaison skills.
• Networking.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Diplomacy.
• Change and knowledge management.
• Planning and organization skills.
• People Management.
• Financial Management.
• Problem Solving, Planning & organizing.
• Time Management.
• Team player.
• Strategic Planning.
• Policy analysis and development.

Duties

• Manage and oversee the overall operations of the Secure Care Centre in accordance with the Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No.
• 75 of 2008), the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No.
• 38 of 2005), and applicable policies and minimum norms and standards.
• Manage the implementation of child justice, residential care, rehabilitation and developmental programmes for children in conflict with the law.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to the admission, placement, care, detention, transfer and release of children.
• Oversee the provision of social work, psychosocial support, educational, therapeutic and reintegration services.
• Ensure the safety, security, protection and well-being of children and staff.
• Manage human, financial and physical resources, including staff supervision, performance management and capacity development.
• Coordinate intersectoral collaboration with relevant government departments and stakeholders to promote the effective administration of child justice, family reunification and social reintegration.
• Monitor service delivery, maintain accurate records, compile statutory and management reports, and ensure compliance with governance, risk management, occupational health and safety and quality assurance requirements.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
• Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 076 424 7850.
• To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format) via the link supplied.
• The new Z83 form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or obtainable from any Public Service Department.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s licence before or on the day of the interview.
• In addition, Social Service Professionals will be required to submit proof or registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and certificate of service for recognition of previous experience before or on the day of the interview.
• Failure to comply with these pre-conditions will disqualify applications from being processed.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Correspondence will be limited to short- listed candidates only.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise, and the other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
• Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
• Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months.
• Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
• The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
• Furthermore, if you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• All interviews will be conducted at the Provincial Office stationed in Kimberley.