Department of Correctional Services · Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
A minimum of nine [9] years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence. CompetenciesAndAttributes: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedure, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including the grievance procedure and disciplinary code and procedure. Financial management, problem solving, decision making and facilitation skills.
Ability to plan, organize, lead and control. Project, conflict management, training and development skills. Good report writing and time management skills.
Ensuring confidentiality. Understanding of public service policies and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation.
Integrity, honesty and assertiveness. Willingness to travel.
Develop, implement, monitor and review policies, programmes, guidelines and standard operating procedures relating to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), special care and therapeutic and medical services. Coordinate and oversee the prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases within correctional centres. Coordinate and monitor the provision of therapeutic and medical support services within the department.
Develop, implement, monitor and review medical parole policies, procedures and guidelines. Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans relating to NCDs, special care and therapeutic services. Management of human resources, finance and assets.
Management of performance information.
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates.
If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification.
Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other shall be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview.
Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability.
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