SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKERS

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

APPLICATIONS

Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application
form (Z83) and post your complete application to the address (es) as indicated
below: The Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section,
Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street,
Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001
(Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) or you can email your application to
Thapelo.Leballo@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr Y Naidoo 012 307 2079, Ms
TP Ngobeni 012 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo 012 307 2174.

CLOSING DATE : 14 October 2024 at 15h45

NOTE

Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the
applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity
employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195
(1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996)
and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies.
It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability
through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to
indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV. Applicants
who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they
cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be
considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the
shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of
the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is
unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of
your application. A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government
(NSG) is required from all applicants prior to appointment. The full details of the
SMS pre-entry course are obtainable on: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training
course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ Applicants must note that further checks will be
conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive
outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting,
qualification/s and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts
will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a
security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/ possibly terminated.
Finger prints will be taken on the day of the interview. All shortlisted candidates will
be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements
of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following
the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend
candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance
with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessment).
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies
using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. Applications:
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form)
obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only
a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview.
Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for,
stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. Candidates
must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned
to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and
responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their
application reaches the Department of Correctional Services before 14 October
2024 @ 15h45.Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on
your application form (Z83) and send your complete application to: The Department
of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.
The Youth and Women are encouraged to apply.

POST 35/26 : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKERS: GRADE 1

(3 Year Contract)

SALARY : R182 913 per annum, (Plus 37% in lieu of benefits)

CENTRE

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 2024/10/0 (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

Registration with the SA Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a
Social Auxiliary Worker. Computer literacy. Competencies And Attributes: Report
writing, problem solving, interpersonal relations, conflict resolution and
communication skills. Integrity and honesty. Friendly and adaptable. Self-discipline.
Ability to work under pressure. Punctuality. Ability to network and willingness to
travel.

DUTIES

Keep updated on the Victim Offender Dialogue Programme and the objectives and
targets as set out in the Strategic Plan and Operational Plan. Locate victims. Keep
records on all attempts to locate victims. Orientation of victims with regard to the
aims and benefits of the Victim Offender Dialogue programme. Facilitate contact
between offender and victim. Assessment of potential areas of conflict. Referral of
identified areas of conflict to the Departmental social workers for further
intervention. Provision of particulars of victims to Case Management Committee
and Parole Boards. Establish database of available support structures in the
community (NGO’s, religious care organizations, etc). Orientation of NGO’s
community leaders and other stakeholders with regard to the aims and benefits of
the Victim Offender Dialogue Programme. Orientate NGO’s, community leaders
and families of both the offender as well as the victim (s) regarding the benefits of
the acceptance and reintegration of offenders into the communities. Handling
monthly returns to Head Office with regard to performance on targets as contained
in the Strategic Plan. Provision of needs to Head Community Corrections with
regard to communication and travel

ENQUIRIES

Eastern Cape Region Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/ Ms Mgugudo N Tel
No: (043) 706 7882/ Mr Ndonyela N Tel No: (043) 706 7883.
: Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mkuni NJ Tel No: (051) 404 0268/ Ms
Molutsoane N/ Ms. Moreki-Rathaba MP/ Ms. Ramncwana B Tel No: (051) 404
0283.
: Gauteng Region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/ Ms Feni SAP Tel No:
(012) 420 0173/ Tel No: (012) 420 0179.
: National Head Office Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: (012) 307 2079, Ms TP Ngobeni Tel
No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174.
: Kwa-Zulu Natal Region: Ms Mchunu GJ Tel No: (033) 355 7386/ Ms Mkhize AL
(033) 355 7370.
: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region Mr Ziqubu Z Tel No: (012) 306
2025/ Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/ Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306
2034.
: Western Cape Region Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 550 6059/ Mr S Sikisazane Tel
No: (021) 550 6052/ (021)550 6054.

APPLICATIONS

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

NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act

All the best with your applications.

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