• Reference Number : refs/021596
• Directorate : Forensic Unit
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 963 723.00 – R1 084 695.00
• Enquiries : Mr. M.J Mapunya, Tel no 011 951 8257

Requirements :

• Appropriate Bachelor`s degree/ Basic R425. A qualification in Psychiatric Nursing. Post basic Management qualification. Nine (9) years in Nursing and at least five (5) years in management. Current registration with SANC, management experience in service planning, development and delivery. Vast knowledge of Mental Health Care Act no 17 of 2002, Criminal procedure Act 77, 78 and 79(2), Child Justice Act, Child Protection Act, PFMA. Computer literacy and a valid Driver`s License. Good communication skills.

Duties :

• Facilitate and strengthen Forensic services to support de-institutionalization. Coordinate Forensic Psychiatry at all levels of care and report to the CEO. Monitor the implementation of strategic plans in terms of Observandi and State Patients. Align individual performance to the strategic objectives of the unit. Provide technical support to management on Forensic services. Monitor and evaluate the waiting lists of Observandi and state patients. Collaborate and liaise with the SAPS, Correctional Services, Justice department and the Directorate of Public Prosecution. Support regular audit systems. Monitor the admission procedures of State patients and Observandi, reclassification, conditional discharges and full discharges of State patients. Ensure the development and implementation of forensic policies, procedures and guidelines. Provide reports to the CEO, National Forensic Directorate as well as Provincial Mental Health Directorate.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Proof of Registration with Professional bodies is mandatory NB: Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification) and Competency Assessments where required . NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sterkfontein Hospital

Closing Date : 20-09-2024

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.