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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICES (SAPS) VACANCIES - Prov. Commander: Forensic Social Work Services – NORTH WEST

 
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICES (SAPS)
 
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Prov. Commander: Forensic Social Work Services
Remuneration Level:  R796 965 per annum
LOCATION:Forensic Social Work Service: (North West)
REFERENCES: NWFS 01/06/2018 (1 post)
 
 
Generic Requirements:
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
 Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12);
 Be (proficient) in at least two official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must be a SA citizen.
 Must have no previous criminal convictions or criminal cases pending.
 Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
 Any additional certificate courses in child sexual abuse and forensic assessments of children will receive preference. Proven experience and training in the field of child abuse, child development and the assessment of children.
 Computer literacy, interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizing skills.
 Report writing skills, communication and co-ordination skills.
 Must have a high level of administrative maturity, tact and diplomacy.
 Applicants must also be able to analyse problems, work under pressure and have a willingness to travel.
 
 
Additional Requirements:
 A BA Degree (4 years) in Social Work with 5 years’ practical experience in forensic social work of which 3 years should be on supervisory level
 MA (Forensic Practice) will serve as an added advantage
 Registered as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service professions
 Must be a paid up registered Social Worker at SACSSP.
 
 
Core functions:
 Ensure that the national standards for forensic social work in respect of legislation, policies, training, the rendering of service and evaluation are adhered to Capacitate the Forensic Social Work Provincial Office
 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service rendered by Social Workers conducting forensic social work in the province by means of inspections
 Conduct special forensic social work-related investigations, if required by the Section Head: Forensic Social Work
 Submit quarterly forensic social work returns, audits, annual reports, inspection reports and any information containing the successful investigation of child sexual abuse cases to the Provincial Head: Detective Service and Section Head: Forensic Social Work (national level)
 Ensure the monitoring of the effectiveness of the forensic investigations of child sexual abuse through the utilisation of systems/technology to assess the performance of Social Workers practising forensic social work
 Manage training and development of Social Workers as well as the CPDs for forensic social work
 Advise and guide Social Workers practising forensic social work with regard to all aspects of the work.
 
Language proficiency:  Afrikaans, English, Tswana, and Sotho
 
 
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.
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