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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (DCS)
 
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISION AND PAROLE BOARD
 
 
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services in terms of Section 74 of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998 invite interested and suitable candidates to apply for an opportunity to serve as members of the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board.
 
The Parole Board is an independent body whose main aim is to protect the public by risk assessing offenders to decide whether they can be safely released into the community. The main role of a Chair (and Vice in the chairs absence) is decision making. Decision making in light of a number of factors, that is:- rights of the offender (as far as the right to be considered in light of relevant legislation), calculation of the minimum detention period, understanding of criminal justice value chain, court papers, sentencing remarks, copy of the judgment, copy of the warrant of detention, case law, SAP 69 and 62, understanding the various reports by the DCS professionals, understanding of the rehabilitation process, risk assessment, victim/community empathy, public safety etc.

 
All interested candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
 
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
[A member of the Board will be remunerated on monthly rates based on category D sub-category D1 of the remuneration of statutory boards as defined by National Treasury].
 
Requirements: Recognized degree or national diploma in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Community Development, Social Science, Policing or Human Rights related field. 5 years’ experience in community development work and/or Criminal Justice. Previous experience in a decision making capacity will be advantageous. Retired professionals are encouraged to apply.
 
Competencies and attributes: Communication. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Understanding of the Parole Board System.
 
Responsibilities: The successful candidates will be responsible to attend and participate in the decision making role in Parole Board hearings. Act as a facilitator of community reintegration on the part of offenders. Protect the interest of the community, offenders and the state. Ensure objective and fair application of the release policy. Perform adhoc tasks as determined by the Board. Ensure confidentiality in terms of Parole Board meetings, decisions and documentation.

Eastern Cape region
Mthatha [Ref: EC 2020/02/01] 
Sada [Ref: EC 2020/02/02]
 
NOTE: RE-ADVERTISEMENT: CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, NEED TO RE-APPLY
 
Term of office will be for a period of three (3) years or as may be determined by the Minister in line with Section 74 (7) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
A covering application letter outlining area/s of specialization as well as motivation for appointment, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three contactable references, certified copies of qualification including an identity copy and drivers licence, should be submitted. 
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Interested candidates should submit complete applications clearly reflecting the designation and applicable reference number to the relevant addresses as reflected below:
EASTERN CAPE REGION: Department of Correctional Services, Head Recruitment, Private Bag X9013, East London, 5200 OR hand deliver at: Block E Ocean Terrance, Moore Street, Quigney, East London. 
Contact person: Ms Z Myataza at 043 706 7866.
 
Closing date for applications: 23 March 2020 @ 15h45