Institutional Manager: Marcus Mbetha Secure Care Centre

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Institutional Manager at the Marcus Mbetha Secure Care Centre, located in Upington, under the Northern Cape Department Of Social Development. The position offers a salary range of R1 009 512 - R1 414 593 per annum, with the salary determined in accordance with the OSD Determination. The reference number for this vacancy is SWM/MMSCC/ZFM/02/26. **What you will do** * Manage and oversee the overall operations of the Secure Care Centre, adhering to 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 related 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)** * An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. * Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as 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 suited for a highly experienced and registered Social Worker with an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Social Work after registration with the SACSSP, including at least five years in a supervisory or middle management capacity. Applicants must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s licence and possess a wide range of competencies including strong communication, leadership, analytical, and management skills (people, financial, and strategic planning). They should be adept at policy analysis, report writing, problem-solving, and coordination, with a commitment to ensuring child justice, care, and the effective overall operation of a secure care centre. **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-swm-mmscc-zfm-02-26 Source: govpage

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