About the Role
The Department Of Correctional Services is seeking a passionate and dedicated professional for the role of Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This position plays a crucial part in shaping the policies and procedures that govern community liaison efforts, ensuring that the community remains engaged and informed about correctional services. The work you do here will have a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout South Africa, promoting transparency and fostering trust between the public and the corrections system.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of monitoring and evaluating policy implementations, designing effective monitoring tools, and coordinating community involvement initiatives. Your expertise will guide the management of performance information, human resources, and financial assets, making this position vital for the smooth operation of the department and, ultimately, for the betterment of society. Your contributions will not only support the department’s goals but also help strengthen community ties and promote rehabilitation within the public service.
About the Department
The Department Of Correctional Services is dedicated to ensuring that the correctional system operates effectively and humanely, with a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society. The department’s mission revolves around safeguarding the public, facilitating the rehabilitation of offenders, and promoting restorative justice. By working here, you are joining a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the communities they return to, helping to create a safer South Africa for everyone.
What You’ll Do
- Develop national policies and procedures for community liaison.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of correctional policies.
- Design and implement monitoring tools for effectiveness assessment.
- Manage and coordinate activities that promote community involvement.
- Liaise with external service providers involved in community services.
- Oversee the management of performance information and reporting.
- Handle human resources, financial management, and asset oversight.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioral Sciences.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory role.
- Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of the Public Service Act, relevant regulations, and policies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
- Effective networking and liaison abilities with stakeholders.
- Strong project management and monitoring skills.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.At least five (5) years’ experience gained in a supervisory post (NCB 2).
Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of the Public Service Act, regulations, policies and procedures.
Analytical, problem solving, report writing, negotiation, listening, communication, research, facilitation and presentation skills.
Networking/liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
Project management.
Monitoring and evaluation skills, financial management, interpersonal relations and the ability to initiate change.
Job Duties
Develop national policies and procedures in terms of community liaison.Monitor and evaluate policy implementation.
Design the monitoring tool.
Manage and co-ordinate the activities of community involvement.
Liaise with relevant external service providers involved in rendering community involvement services.
Management of performance information.
Manage human resources, finance and assets.
