Section Head (Supervisor): Sports and Recreation at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant degree or national diploma in Sport Management Sciences/ Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
• Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a production post (CB2). Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.

DUTIES :

• The supervision of the prison library. Implementation and maintenance of administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals.
• Obtaining of new books/periodicals. The management of arts and cultural activities. Establishment of concert groups. Establishment of offender choirs. The management of recreation and sport. Establish sporting codes for the correctional centre.
• Provide information and training to participants. Treatment of offenders. Ensure that offenders have the opportunity to attend social work sessions. Ensure that offenders have the opportunity to participate in educational programs.
• Maintenance of safe custody. Searching of venues and offenders for contraband. Ensure that contra-band/dangerous objects are removed and safely stored. Management of human resources, finances and assets.