Institutional Manager: Molehe Mampe Secure Care Centre

What you will need

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence.
• Competencies: Good Communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Co-ordination skills.
• Liaison skills.
• Networking.
• Interpersonal 416 skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Diplomacy.
• Change and knowledge management.
• Planning and organisation skills.
• People Management.
• Financial Management.
• Problem Solving, Planning & organising.
• Time Management.
• Team player.
• Strategic Planning.
• Policy analysis and development.

Experience

A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP including five years supervisory/middle management experience.

Professional registration

Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP including five years supervisory/middle management experience.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies: Good Communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Co-ordination skills.
• Liaison skills.
• Interpersonal 416 skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Planning and organisation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the overall operations of the Secure Care Centre in accordance with the Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No. 75 of 2008), the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005), and applicable policies and minimum norms and standards.
• Manage the implementation of child justice, residential care, rehabilitation and developmental programmes for children in conflict with the law.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to the admission, placement, care, detention, transfer and release of children.
• Oversee the provision of social work, psychosocial support, educational, therapeutic and reintegration services.
• Ensure the safety, security, protection and well-being of children and staff.
• Manage human, financial and physical resources, including staff supervision, performance management and capacity development.
• Coordinate intersectoral collaboration with relevant government departments and stakeholders to promote the effective administration of child justice, family reunification and social reintegration.
• Monitor service delivery, maintain accurate records, compile statutory and management reports, and ensure compliance with governance, risk management, occupational health and safety and quality assurance

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms. Keitumetsi D. Makweya
• Telephone: (053) 807 5900