• Reference Number : REFS/019212
  • Directorate : EPWP/HIV AIDS
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 410 289 (within the OSD Framework) (plus 37% in lieu benefits)
  • Enquiries : ST Mmakola -011 227 0250

Requirements :

  • Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g., Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker. A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Knowledge and understating of legislation, policy, procedures, processes and institutional framework governing probation services and social crime prevention services. Skills and Competencies: project management, planning and organizing, networking communication, professional counselling skills, policy analysis and development and financial management.

Duties :

  • Develop provincial policies and guidelines for probation services. Administer the implementation of the Child Justice Act, Norms and Standards for diversion programmes and the blueprint: Norms and Standards for secure care facilities. Conduct training and capacity building workshops in the field of probation services diversion programmes. Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procures through DQAs, case audits and site visits. Manage programme performance reporting processes.

Notes :

  • To apply for the positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ , The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful, The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

Employer : Department of Social Development

Location : Head Office

Closing Date : 17-11-2023


Criteria Questions
Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g., Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker
A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
Drivers Licence

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.