CHIEF DIRECTOR: SOCIAL CRIME PREVENTION AND ANTI-SUBSTANCE
ABUSE REF NO: I1/B/2025

Branch: Welfare Services

SALARY :

R1 494 900 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a
basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension
Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance
agreement and to sign an employment contract.

CENTRE :

• HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Social Science, Social Work or
Development Studies as recognized by SAQA Plus 5 years’ experience at
senior management level. Registration with the relevant professional body will
be a added advantage. Knowledge of Public Service Act & Regulation.
Knowledge Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge and understanding of
Children’s Act.

Knowledge and understanding of VEP and prevention of
gender-based violence legislation, policies, and programmes. Knowledge and
understanding of JCPS Cluster protocols. Knowledge of Child Justice Act.
Knowledge of Central Drug Master Plan. Knowledge and understanding of
Social Development Welfare Services related acts, frameworks, norms and
standards, policies, and guidelines. Knowledge of White Paper for Social
Development. Knowledge of Criminal Justice Act. Knowledge of Criminal Law
(Sexual offences and related matters). Knowledge and understanding of Social
Services Professions Act.

Knowledge and understanding of the Prevention and
combating of trafficking in persons Act. Knowledge and understanding of the
Domestic Violence Act. Competencies needed: Strategic capability and
leadership. Programme and project management. Financial management.
Policy analysis and development. Information and Knowledge management.
Communication. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving. Change
management. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and
customer focus.

Stakeholder management. Computer Literacy. Planning and
coordination. Presentation and facilitation. Risk Management. Monitoring and
evaluation. Quality Management. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.
Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team
and independently. Adaptability. Emotional Intelligence. Independent thinker.
Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity.

DUTIES :

• Oversee and manage the development, review and implementation of national policies, strategies and programmes relating to the delivery of Anti -substance abuse services and Social Crime Prevention services.
• Oversee, manage and monitor the implementation of social development probation policies, strategies, and programmes.
• Oversee the development, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation of national policies, legislation, programmes, and services to protect people affected by violence and crime including genderbased violence.
• Oversee the provision of technical and programme support services to the JCPS cluster forum and VEP sectoral programmes. Oversee, manage and report on the budget, human resources and performance of the
  chief directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms S Magangoe Tel No: (012) 312-7786/7675

NOTE :

In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White
males and African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.