SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS) – HEAD OFFICE – PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER

 
Additional post requirements: 
 Bachelor`s degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Nursing Sciences recorded on the National Record Learner Database on NQF Level Registration with the relevant professional body for 2020/2021. 
 Project Management will be an added advantage. 
 In depth knowledge of HIV&AIDS, STIs and TB (HAST) legislative framework and their application thereof will be an added advantage. 
 Must have the ability to work with diverse groups. 
 Must have communication, facilitation/presentation/interpersonal skills/counselling and networking skills. 
 Must be physically and mentally fit. 
 Must be willing to travel extensively. 
 Must be willing to work under pressure and within flexible hours. 
 
Core Function: 
 Ensure the continuous implementation and facilitation of the HIV&AIDS, STIs and TB related intervention with Head Office Divisions. 
 Ensure and facilitate the implementation of the HIV&AIDS Peer Educator Programme. 
 Assist in the development and implementation of the HIV&AIDS Business and Operational Plans in the divisions. 
 Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the Wellness screenings in Head Office Divisions. 
 Implementation of research, monitoring and evaluation processes within the immediate post environment.
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General:
 Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. 
 The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form. 
 A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form. 
 Copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained together with academic Record thereof and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation and period must also be submitted and attached to the application form. 
 Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. 
 Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. 
 
 The closing date for applications is: 2020/08/28
 
 If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment 
 Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed applicants. 
 All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening 
 Appointments will be made in terms of the Police Service Act, 1995 as applicable to the post environment. 
 Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act, 1995 will be subjected to a medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts. 
 They will further have to comply with the prescripts on the SAPS Dress Order, whereby tattoos may not visible when wearing uniform and must be willing to undergo the prescribed introductory Police Development Learning Programme at a SAPS training institution, where applicable. 
 The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31ST of January 2015 provides a buccal (inside check) sample in order to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. 
 Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate, whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post. 
 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
 The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. 
 
 Hand delivered applications may only be submitted at: Koedoe Building, 236 Pretorius Street, Cnr Thabo Sehume (Andries) and Pretorius Streets, Koedoe Building (arcade), Pretoria. Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area. Due to COVID-19 restriction it is advised that applications be e-mailed to one of the e-mail address indicated below 
 
 Applications can be forwarded by post to be addressed to: The Section Head: Support Services, (Attention: Lt Col M Williams/ Capt LV Mabasa/ PO M Makondo/ PO BP Mabena), Division: Human Resource Management, South African Police Service, Private Bag X 94, Pretoria, 0001; or email at WilliamsMarcia@saps.gov.za,  MabasaLovey@saps.gov.za,  MakondoM@saps.gov.za,  MabenaB@saps.gov.za  
 
 Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Mabasa/ PO Makondo/ PO Mabena at telephone: (012) 393 5076/ 5060 /5061