Social Work Manager Grade 1 needed at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant BA degree in Social Work and a minimum of (10) years appropriate experience in the field of Social Work after registration with South African Council for Social Services Profession. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Provide needs based social work service of an advanced nature within a defined area/s of specialization with regard to the care, development, correction and after care of offenders through the relevant departmental programmes. Provide mentorship and guidance to senior social workers (specialists) in order to assist them to integrate theory and practice and develop appropriate skills relevant to area of specialization. Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and complies with current requirements.
• Develop proposals to change the relevant acts and policies to maintain them and research and develop new policies where required. Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources in compliance with the PFMA.
• Manage a social work unit to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources. Keep up to date and ensure compliance with new developments in the social work / correctional social work field. Plan and ensure that social work research and development are undertaken.
• Undertake complex social work research. Perform and/or ensure that all administrative functions required in the unit are performed. Management of human resources, finance and assets.