SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 X7
Eastern Cape Region:
• Mthatha Management Area (Mthatha Maximum) (Ref: DCS, PSA70/10/2022)
• Sada Management Area (Sada Correctional Centre) (Ref: DCS, PSA71/10/2022); Middelburg Community Corrections (Ref: DCS, PSA72/10/2022); (Cradock Correctional Centre) (Ref: DCS, PSA73/10/2022); (Middelburg Correctional Centre) (Ref: DCS, PSA74/10/2022); (Barkly East Correctional Centre) (Ref: DCS, PSA75/10/2022)
• St Albans Management Area (Port Elizabeth Community Corrections) (Ref: DCS, PSA76/10/2022)
Salary: R261 456.00 per annum
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. Computer literacy and Valid driver’s license.
Competencies and attributes: Conversant with acts, policies and legislation pertaining to Social Work practice, understanding of Human Behavioural systems, Social Work environment, empowerment, confidentiality, time management, listening skills, good interpersonal skills, client orientation, good communication skills, empathy, tactfulness, integrity and honesty, report writing skills, adaptability, conflict management. Ability to coordinate, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities: Manage the provision of needs-based social work services to offenders within the Management Area. Conduct research and social work administration. Conduct individual assessments. Market social work services. Monitor and evaluate social work interventions. Provide guidance to subordinate and ensure that the requirements of the operational plans are complied with. Management of Personal Information. Manage human resources, finances and assets. Management of performance information.
Closing date: 28 October 2022 @ 15h45
Note: Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representative in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form / CV. Applicants who are not citizens of South Africa or have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered.
Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful.
Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification, and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be reconsidered/possibly terminated. Finger prints may be taken on the day of interviews. Take note that in certain posts competency-based assessment will be conducted.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO FILL ANY OF THESE ADVERTISED POSTS.
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Applications: For applications to be accepted, applications must be submitted on form Z83 (Public Service Application Form Gazetted 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department, and must be completed in full.
Applications must be accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and ID NOT older than 6 months.
Where an advertisement states that a valid Driver’s Licence is required, then please submit a certified copy of your licence. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in.
Faxed, e-mailed and hand deliver applications will not be accepted: Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the above-mentioned
requirements and responsibilities. Applications must reach DCS before the closing date and time. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the stipulated closing date and time.
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- The requirements of each position are in accordance with the Relevant Occupational Specific Dispensation.
- As the Department is obliged to improve on its gender representative levels, people with disabilities are especially invited to present their candidature. Employment Equity targets of the Department will be adhered to.
- The post advertisement is also placed on the intranet under News: Post advertisements and it is available on the DCS website: WWW.DCS.GOV.ZA Vacancies, for your convenience.
- Indicate the reference number, Regional Office, Management Area and Correctional Centre and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post your complete application to the following address:
EASTERN CAPE REGION:
Postal Address: Head Recruitment, Private Bag X 9013, East London, 5200
Physical Address: Department of Correctional Services, Block E, Ocean Terrace, Moore Street,
Quigney, East London,5200
Contact person: Ms. Z Myataza at (043) 706 7866