About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated Principal Psychologist Grade 1: Therapeutic to join their team at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This role is vital as it ensures the delivery of high-quality therapeutic and counselling services to offenders throughout South Africa. By developing and implementing innovative offender-focused programmes, you will play a crucial part in rehabilitation efforts, addressing the psychological challenges faced by individuals in correctional facilities.
In this position, you will not only provide professional guidance to Psychologists across various regions and correctional centres but also monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. The impact of your work will resonate throughout the community as rehabilitation leads to safer environments and contributes to the overall improvement of public safety and well-being.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to the transformation and rehabilitation of offenders, promoting a safer South Africa through effective management of correctional facilities and community corrections. Their mission includes the development of offender rehabilitation programmes that address behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning challenges. Working here means being part of a meaningful mission that directly affects the lives of many and contributes to the overall enhancement of society.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and oversee therapeutic and counselling services for offenders
- Provide professional and clinical guidance to Psychologists in various regions
- Develop and review therapeutic programmes tailored to offender needs
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation and outcomes of these programmes
- Conduct and coordinate research focused on offender treatment and rehabilitation
- Manage human resources, finances, and assets related to therapeutic services
- Ensure compliance with Public Service policies and health care legislation
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychologist
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist post-registration
- Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence
- Extensive experience in therapeutic and counselling services
- Strong understanding of Public Service mandates and relevant legislation
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
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
An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Psychologist in a relevant category (i.e.
Clinical, Counselling, Educational, Industrial, Research Psychology).
Registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in any of the identified categories.
A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as a Clinical Psychologist after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in any of the identified categories.
Computer literacy.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Extensive experience in the provision of therapeutic and counselling services.
Experience in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of therapeutic intervention programmes.
Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates.
Knowledge of all legislation, norms and standards that governs health care.
Leadership interdisciplinary systems.
PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting.
Professional values and attitude.
Applied strategic thinking, communication, project management, presentations and report writing skills.
Service delivery standards.
Coaching, mentoring and training.
Project and programme management, decision making, problem solving, networking / liaison with stakeholders, negotiation, organising, conflict management, analytical thinking, policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice.
Information collection.
Job Duties
Management of therapeutic and counselling services.Provide professional and clinical guidance to Psychologists rendering therapeutic services in regions and correctional centres.
Develop and review offender-focused therapeutic programmes aimed at addressing behavioural, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning challenges.
Monitor the implementation and outcomes of therapeutic and counselling programmes nationally.
Conduct and coordinate research relating to offender treatment, behavioural change, rehabilitation outcomes, and counselling interventions.
Management of human resources, finance and assets.
Management of performance information.
