Institutional Manager: Molehe Mampe Secure Care Centre
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About the role
The Department of Social Development (Northern Cape) is hiring an Institutional Manager: Molehe Mampe Secure Care Centre, based in Molehe Mampe Secure Care Centre Kimberley. This is a permanent post, paying R1,009,512 – R1,414,593 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application only via https://form.jotform.com/ncdsdev/ncdsd--online-vacancy- application Reference number to quote: IM/MMSCC/FB/01/26 Closing date: 12 November 2026. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches the Department on or before the closing date. The Department accepts no responsibility for server delays, connectivity problems or other technical difficulties resulting in late submission. Late applications will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker
- At least 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP including 5 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