About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated Area Coordinator: Incarcerations to join its team in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. This role is vital in ensuring the effective healthcare of offenders within the management area, directly contributing to the wellbeing of individuals in the correctional system. As an Area Coordinator, you will play a crucial part in implementing and assessing policies that govern health and social work services, thereby enhancing the overall quality of care provided. Your work will not only impact the lives of those incarcerated but also foster a sense of safety and support within the community.
This position is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to engage in meaningful public service that has far-reaching effects on society. By managing social and spiritual care services, you will help to rehabilitate and reintegrate individuals into society, ensuring they receive the support they need to turn their lives around. In a challenging environment, your leadership will guide your team in providing essential services that uphold human dignity and promote rehabilitation.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to maintaining a just, safe, and humane correctional system in South Africa. The department’s mission encompasses the rehabilitation of offenders, ensuring their reintegration into society as law-abiding citizens. Working here means being part of a vital public service that not only focuses on the management of offenders but also prioritises their health and wellbeing, striving to uphold the principles of justice and rehabilitation.
As a member of this department, you will be contributing to the transformation of lives and the enhancement of community safety. You will collaborate with dedicated professionals who share a common goal of improving the correctional system while respecting the rights of all individuals involved.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and oversee the healthcare services for offenders within your designated area.
- Coordinate policies related to health and social work services to ensure compliance and quality.
- Conduct quality assessments of healthcare and social services to identify areas for improvement.
- Supervise spiritual care services for offenders, ensuring access to support and guidance.
- Manage performance information and report on service delivery outcomes.
- Oversee human resources, financial management, and asset management within your area.
What You’ll Need
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Science or a relevant field.
- A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) from the National School of Government (NSG).
- At least five years of experience in a middle or senior managerial role.
- Knowledge of the South African Criminal Justice System and Correctional Services architecture.
- Understanding of public service policies and relevant legislative frameworks.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- A valid driver’s licence and computer literacy are essential.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions provided below.
Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Behavioural Science or relevant qualification.A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory.
Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
Security clearance.
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, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
Competencies and Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership.
Policy development, communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, client orientation and customer focus.
Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making and financial management skills.
People management and empowerment.
Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and interpersonal relations.
Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy, tactful, influence and impact.
Job Duties
Manage the effective health care of offenders in the management area.Co- ordination of policy on health care.
Quality assessment of health care.
Manage social work services in the management area.
Coordination of policy on social work services.
Quality assessment of services.
Manage spiritual care services to offenders.
Co-ordination of policy on spiritual care services to offenders.
14 Quality assessment of religious care.
Management of performance information.
Management of human resources, finances and assets.
