The Department of Correctional Services is inviting suitable candidates to apply for the position of Social Auxiliary Workers (Grade 1). This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in social work to contribute to community corrections and restorative justice in South Africa.
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 14 October 2024, at 15:45
Contract Duration: 3 years
Salary: R182,913 per annum (Plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Regions and Reference Numbers:
- Eastern Cape Region:
- Amathole Management Area Ref No: EC 2024/10/01
- East London Management Area Ref No: EC 2024/10/02
- Kirkwood Management Area Ref No: EC 2024/10/03
- Mthatha Management Area Ref No: EC 2024/10/04 (X2 Posts)
- Sada Management Area Ref No: EC 2024/10/05
- St Albans Management Area Ref No: EC 2024/10/06 (X2 Posts)
- Free State and Northern Cape Region:
- Bizzah Makhate Ref No: FSNC 2024/10/01 (X2 Posts)
- Colesberg Management Area Ref No: FSNC 2024/10/02
- Goedemoed Management Area Ref No: FSNC 2024/10/03
- Groenpunt Management Area Ref No: FSNC 2024/10/04
- Grootvlei Management Area Ref No: FSNC 2024/10/05
- Kimberly Management Area Ref No: FSNC 2024/10/06
- Upington Management Area Ref No: FSNC 2024/10/07
- National Head Office, Pretoria:
- Directorate: Restorative Justice Ref No: HO 2024/10/36
- Gauteng Region:
- Baviaanspoort Management Area Ref No: GP 2024/10/01
- Boksburg Management Area Ref No: GP 2024/10/02
- Johannesburg Management Area Ref No: GP 2024/10/03
- Kgoši Mampuru II Management Area Ref No: GP 2024/10/04
- Krugersdorp Management Area Ref No: GP 2024/10/05
- Leeuwkop Management Area Ref No: GP 2024/10/06
- Modderbee Management Area Ref No: GP 2024/10/07
- Zonderwater Management Area Ref No: GP 2024/10/08
- KwaZulu Natal Region:
- Durban Management Area Ref No: KZN 2024/10/01 (X2 Posts)
- Empangeni Management Area Ref No: KZN 2024/10/02
- Glencoe Management Area Ref No: KZN 2024/10/03
- Kokstad Management Area Ref No: KZN 2024/10/04
- Ncome Management Area Ref No: KZN 2024/10/05
- Pietermaritzburg Management Area Ref No: KZN 2024/10/06
- Waterval Management Area Ref No: KZN 2024/10/07
- Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West Region:
- Barberton Management Area Ref No: LMN 2024/10/01
- Bethal Management Area Ref No: LMN 2024/10/02
- Klerksdorp Management Area Ref No: LMN 2024/10/03
- Rooigrond Management Area Ref No: LMN 2024/10/04
- Rustenburg Management Area Ref No: LMN 2024/10/05
- Polokwane Management Area Ref No: LMN 2024/10/06
- Thohoyandou Management Area Ref No: LMN 2024/10/07
- Witbank Management Area Ref No: LMN 2024/10/08
- Western Cape Region:
- Allandale Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/01
- Breede Rivier Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/02
- Drakenstein Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/03
- Goodwood Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/04
- Overberg Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/05
- Pollsmoor Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/06
- Southern Cape (George) Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/07
- Voorberg Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/08
- Westcoast (Malmesbury) Management Area Ref No: WC 2024/10/09
Requirements:
- Qualifications: Registration with the SA Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
- Skills:
- Computer literacy
- Report writing
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal relations
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Integrity and honesty.
- Attributes:
- Friendly and adaptable
- Self-disciplined
- Punctual
- Able to work under pressure
- Willing to travel.
Duties:
- Stay informed about the Victim Offender Dialogue Programme and its objectives.
- Locate and maintain records of victims.
- Orient victims regarding the aims and benefits of the program.
- Facilitate communication between offenders and victims.
- Assess potential areas of conflict and refer issues to departmental social workers.
- Establish a database of community support structures.
- Handle monthly performance reports and provide communication needs to the Head of Community Corrections.
How to Apply:
Eastern Cape Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Eastern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London
- Hand Delivery: Moore Street, Block E, Ocean Terrace, Quigney, East London, 5211
- Email: [email protected]
Free State and Northern Cape Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Hand Delivery: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Email: [email protected]
Gauteng Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Gauteng, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: 1077 Forum East Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield
- Email: [email protected]
National Head Office
- Postal Address: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Corner WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001
- Email: [email protected]
KwaZulu Natal Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, KwaZulu Natal, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Hand Delivery: Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Email: [email protected]
Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: Corner Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street, 196 Masada Building, 9th Floor, Pretoria, 0001
- Email: [email protected]
Western Cape Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459
- Hand Delivery: Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460
- Email: [email protected]
Enquiries:
For further information, contact the relevant regional offices:
- Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z at (043) 706 7866
- Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mkuni NJ at (051) 404 0268
- Gauteng Region: Mr Masango SS at (012) 420 0173
- KwaZulu Natal Region: Ms Mchunu GJ at (033) 355 7386
- Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West Region: Mr Ziqubu Z at (012) 306 2025
- Western Cape Region: Ms A Reddy at (021) 550 6059
Note: Ensure your application complies with the Public Service Act. Include all necessary documents and reference the specific post number when applying.