Assistant Director: Initiator (Ref: HO 2023/05/13) at South African Department of Correctional Services

Requirements:

Degree or national diploma in Labour Relations/Personnel Management/LLB/Labour Law or equivalent qualifica-
tion. 3-5 years supervisory experience in a similar environment. Ability to travel nationally. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and attributes:

Financial management. Initiation, facilitation, presentation, conflict, problem solving and decision-
making skills. Knowledge of labour law. Report writing. Project management. Training and development. Change management.
Plan, organize, lead and control. Time management. Confidentiality. Coaching and mentoring. Understanding of public service pol-
icies and legislation framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Ability to network.
Influence and impact. Applied strategic thinking. Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate in disciplinary hearings/arbitrations.
• Updating status reports weekly. Compile and update reports.
• Analyze investigation reports.
• Consultation with witnesses.
• Conduct research.
• Formulation of charges.
• Obtain approval/mandate for prosecution.
• Serving notification and setting dates of hearing. Preparation of witnesses.
• Liaise with external law enforcement agencies such as the Directorate Special Operations {DSQ), Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and Department of Justice.
• Update database. Maintain case files and system. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
• Manage performance information.