Institutional Manager: Molehe Mampe Secure Care Centre

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Overview This role is for an Institutional Manager at the Molehe Mampe Secure Care Centre in Kimberley, under the Northern Cape Department Of Social Development. The position involves the comprehensive management and oversight of the secure care centre, ensuring adherence to child justice legislation, the Children’s Act, and other relevant policies and standards for children in conflict with the law. What you will do * Manage and oversee the overall operations of the Secure Care Centre in accordance with the Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No. 75 of 2008), the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005), and applicable policies and minimum norms and standards. * Manage the implementation of child justice, residential care, rehabilitation and developmental programmes for children in conflict with the law. * Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to the admission, placement, care, detention, transfer and release of children. * Oversee the provision of social work, psychosocial support, educational, therapeutic and reintegration services. * Ensure the safety, security, protection and well-being of children and staff. * Manage human, financial and physical resources, including staff supervision, performance management and capacity development. * Coordinate intersectoral collaboration with relevant government departments and stakeholders to promote the effective administration of child justice, family reunification and social reintegration. * Monitor service delivery, maintain accurate records, compile statutory and management reports, and ensure compliance with governance, risk management, occupational health and safety and quality assurance requirements. Requirements (from the original advert) * Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work. * Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. * A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. * Including five years supervisory/middle management experience. * Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence. * Competencies: Good Communication skills. Report writing skills. Facilitation skills. Co-ordination skills. Liaison skills. Networking. Interpersonal skills. Leadership skills. Analytical skills. Diplomacy. Change and knowledge management. Planning and organization skills. People Management. Financial Management. Problem Solving, Planning & organizing. Time Management. Team player. Strategic Planning. Policy analysis and development. Who should apply This role is suitable for a highly experienced Social Worker with a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work and current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years post-registration social work experience, including at least five years in a supervisory or middle management capacity. They should possess a valid driver's licence and demonstrate strong leadership, management (people, financial, change, knowledge), communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of child justice, residential care, and rehabilitation programmes. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/northern-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-im-mmscc-fb-01-26 Source: govpage

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