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Chief Director: Social Crime Prevention and Anti-Substance Abuse
An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Social Science, Social Work or Development Studies as recognized by SAQA Plus 5 years’ experience at senior management level. Registration with the relevant professional body will be a added advantage.
Knowledge of Public Service Act & Regulation. Knowledge Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge and understanding of Children’s Act.
Knowledge and understanding of VEP and prevention of gender-based violence legislation, policies, and programmes. Knowledge and understanding of JCPS Cluster protocols.
DUTIES :
Oversee and manage the development, review and implementation of national policies, strategies and programmes relating to the delivery of Anti -substance abuse services and Social Crime Prevention services.
Oversee, manage and monitor the implementation of social development probation policies, strategies, and programmes.
Oversee the development, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation of national policies, legislation, programmes, and services to protect people affected by violence and crime including gender-based violence.
Oversee the provision of technical and programme support services to the JCPS cluster forum and VEP sectoral programmes.
Oversee, manage and report on the budget, human resources and performance of the chief directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts.