INSTITUTIONAL MANAGER: MARCUS MBETHA SECURE CARE CENTRE
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- SWM/MMSCC/ZFM/02/26
- Salary
- Grade 1-2: R1 009 512 - R1 414 593.per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD Determination)
- Centre
- Marcus Mbetha Secure Care Centre: Upington
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Closing date
- 12 November 2026
- Circular
- No 38 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
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.
Duties
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.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application only via https://form.jotform.com/ncdsdev/ncdsd--online-vacancy- application
Enquiries
Mr. Godfrey F Mjezu at 064 880 3202
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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