About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Assistant Director: Remand Detention: Admission at its National Head Office in Pretoria. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the effective management and evaluation of remand detention policies and procedures that directly impact the lives of many individuals in the community. By overseeing the admission and release protocols of remand detainees, you will contribute to the integrity and fairness of the justice system in South Africa, enhancing the public’s trust in state operations.
In this pivotal role, you will engage in the development and monitoring of essential policies, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation, including the Criminal Procedure Act and the Child Justice Act. Your efforts will not only ensure the smooth operation of remand detention but also help foster an environment focused on rehabilitation and justice, making a meaningful difference in the lives of remand detainees and their families.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to promoting a safer South Africa by ensuring that justice is served while safeguarding the rights of individuals within the correctional system. The department’s mission encompasses the rehabilitation of offenders, the management of remand detainees, and the implementation of policies that align with the principles of human rights and dignity. Working within this department means being part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and service excellence in the public sector.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, analyze, and evaluate remand detention policies and procedures.
- Participate in formulating policies regarding the admission and release of remand detainees.
- Assist in creating monitoring tools to assess compliance with policies related to remand detainees, including special categories.
- Report on internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to standards and corrective actions where necessary.
- Monitor the implementation of bail protocols and relevant sections of the Criminal Procedure Act regarding remand detainees.
- Oversee the management of the remand detention tool.
- Write reports and analyze information related to remand detention.
- Ensure compliance with the Child Justice Act and submit reports to the intersectoral cluster on child justice.
- Manage the uniform wearing of remand detainees.
- Oversee human resource, finance, and asset management within remand detention.
- Ensure compliance with the department’s supply chain management policy.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant Degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in a supervisory role.
- Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
- Experience with departmental management information systems (MIS) is advantageous.
- Proficiency in computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong competencies in financial management, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict management.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
- Understanding of the Public Service policy and legislative framework.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.At least 5 years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post (NBC2).
Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
Experience in departmental management information system (MIS) will be added as advantage.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Financial management.
Problem solving and decision making.
Facilitation skills.
Plan, organize, lead and control.
Project management and presentation skills.
Conflict management.
Training and development.
Communication.
Report writing.
Coaching and mentoring.
Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
Service delivery and client orientation.
Integrity and honesty.
Assertiveness.
Influence and impact.
Job Duties
Development, analysis and evaluation of remand detention policies and procedures.Participate in the policy and procedure formulation with regard to 28 admission and releases of remand detainees.
Assist with the development and monitoring tools to observe implemented policy and procedures on all remand detainees including special categories.
Report on internal and external audits and ensure compliance or corrective actions.
Monitor the implementation of bail protocol and relevant sections of Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 and Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 on remand detainees.
Monitor the RD tool.
Information analysis and writing.
Monitor the implementation of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and submission of reports to the intersectoral cluster on child justice.
Manage the wearing of uniform of remand detainees.
Management of human resource, finance and assets.
Manage compliance with the department supply chain management policy within remand detention.
