Department: Department of Correctional Services
Location: Nationwide (Various Management Areas)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: R182,913 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Closing Date: 29 October 2024 at 15:45

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Position Overview

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring 50 Auxiliary Workers for the 2024 intake. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, providing support to operations within correctional facilities across South Africa.

Post Details: Social Auxiliary Workers – Grade 1

• Locations: Multiple centers in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, and Western Cape regions.

Requirements

• Qualification: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Computer literacy is required.
  • Report writing, problem-solving, interpersonal relations, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Integrity, honesty, adaptability, punctuality, and self-discipline.
  • Ability to work under pressure and network effectively.
  • Communication skills and willingness to travel.

Key Duties

1. Facilitate Victim Offender Dialogue Programme.
2. Keep records of attempts to locate victims.
3. Facilitate contact between offender and victim and assess potential areas of conflict.
4. Maintain database of available community support structures.
5. Orientate NGOs, community leaders, and families regarding reintegration of offenders.
6. Handle monthly returns and maintain communication with Head Community Corrections.
7. Assist the Departmental social workers for further intervention as needed.

Application Process

Application Forms:
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (Public Service application form) available here. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form.

Submission:

• Eastern Cape Region:
  • Mail: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London, 5211.
  • Hand-deliver: Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211.
  • Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za
• Free State and Northern Cape Region:
  • Mail: P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300
  • Hand-deliver: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300
  • Email: FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za
• Gauteng Region:
  • Mail: P/Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001
  • Hand-deliver: 1077 Forum East Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield
  • Email: GPHRM@dcs.gov.za
• KwaZulu Natal Region:
  • Mail: P/Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Hand-deliver: Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
  • Email: KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za
• Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West Region:
  • Mail: P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001
  • Hand-deliver: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street, Masada Building, 09th Floor, Pretoria, 0001
  • Email: LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za
• Western Cape Region:
  • Mail: P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459
  • Hand-deliver: Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460
  • Email: WCHRM@dcs.gov.za
• National Head Office:
  • Mail: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001
  • Hand-deliver: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001
  • Email: Thapelo.Leballo@dcs.gov.za

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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