Director: Social Work Services at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Social Work or equivalent. Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a similar environment. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
• Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
• Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of professional counselling and social work services. Building and sustaining relationships in primary health care. Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making. Transformation management. Influencing and impact. Policy development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills. Diversity management. Negotiation skills. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations and time management. Accountability. Diplomacy and tact. Policy development and implementation. Good corporate governance principles. 

DUTIES :

• Manage, develop, design, implementation, administration and evaluation of services and programmes in line with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. Manage social support services. Manage and monitor the coordination of special categories for inmates. Ensure the coordination of outreach programmes to educate others about psychosocial related problems. Plan and ensure that social work research is undertaken. Liaise and attend meetings with external stakeholders as part of stakeholder engagement. Management of human resources, finances, assets and performance information.