Case Officers at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
•  CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
•  CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1. 
• CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2. 

DUTIES :

• Control over sentence plans. Update sentence plans with due consideration to the recommendations of the CMC and the feedback of the responsible functionaries. Responsible for the completion and appropriation of G331 and G356 forms and updating the computer in accordance with the decisions/recommendations of the CMC. Responsible for the referral of the  written decisions/recommendations of the committee to the correct office/functionary.
• Ensure that the referral of cases/enquiries by the CMC occurs under signature of the chairperson and that feedback is received. Control over profile reports (G326). Compile profile reports and ensure that it is correctly filled in. Ensure that all relevant information has been provided. Refer profile reports to the Secretary of the CMC.
• Maintain profile register. Record on computer the receipt/forwarding/receiving back of the recommendations in respect of parole/correctional supervision per G326 forms. Documentation control. Responsible for keeping the control page G325 form up to date in respect of the recommendations/decisions made by the CMC. Opening/closing/addressing of mail.
• Filing of documents. Receiving and forwarding of documents from the CMC. Care of classified documents. Dealing with representations. Verification of information provided. Check that information provided on offenders is correct.
• Check that calculations regarding minimum detention periods and release dates are correct. Check that all relevant documentation is attached to submissions to the Head of the Correctional Centre. Ensure confidentiality of correspondence between the offender and the CMC.
• Check that original documentation is sent to the Head of the Correctional Centre. Maintenance of safe custody. Searching of venues and offenders. Ensure that offenders do not wander around uncontrolled.
• Ensure that the number of offenders received and returned to units corresponds. Ensure that equipment is not abused by offenders.