Skip to main content

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

Apply with a Z83

Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.

Fill the Z83 for this post

Requirements

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.

More posts like this

Related open posts

Not sure a government post you were sent is real? See where government jobs are really advertised, and get the official Z83 form before you apply.

This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.