Chairperson

Overview

Board Chairperson positions across multiple regions requiring NQF 7 qualification and five years' management experience.

Requirements

• A recognized and appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in any Criminal Justice field, Social Sciences or related.
• Previous 5 years’ experience in management or decision-making position.
• Demonstrable experience of and ability to conduct effective evidence-based decision making, weighing facts and evidence, analysing and critically evaluating large volumes of complex information and identifying key issues, within tight deadlines and working on your own initiative.
• Demonstrable independence of mind and sound judgement, with the ability to make evidence-based decisions that are accurately documented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to gain respect and maintain rapport through effective communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge opinions where necessary, work collegiately and resolve differences to reach sound decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral: the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of individuals, varying your approach as necessary and treating others with respect, to listen actively and evaluate replies in order to probe issues.
• Excellent written skills: the ability to draft well-formed written reports which summarises evidence in support of a decision or recommendation.
• Demonstrable high standards of corporate and personal integrity and conduct, such as a strong commitment to fairness, equality and the ethos of supporting the wider public or community good through your contributions.
• High levels of time management, organisational and administrative skills, together with strong personal motivation and commitment to professional self-development.
• Evidence of experience of any aspect of the criminal justice system and an understanding of the importance of the victim’s perspective.
• Previous experience in management or decision-making position.

Duties

• Analyse and critically evaluate information in order to identify continuing risk/dangerousness in an individual offender’s case, where information may come from a variety of sources including electronic and paper documents, electronic updates and evidence given at oral hearings.
• Apply knowledge and judgement to offenders’ cases in order to decide whether they can safely be released into the community and to set conditions where release is appropriate.
• Oversee the hearing of cases in order to assess risk.
• Work collaboratively with other parole members in order to make judgements about the available evidence and to provide a concise and structured summary of relevant factors in reaching a decision or recommendation.
• Facilitate report writing, draft reasoned summaries and decisions.
• Be an effective ambassador for the Parole Board when representing it at hearings or any other event.
• Facilitate administrative roles associated with preparation for hearings, hearings and revocations/cancellations, public education on parole, facilitate invitation of victims to hearings including court attendance as a result of litigation by offenders.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit complete applications clearly reflecting the designation and applicable reference number to the relevant addresses as reflected below: Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300. Contact persons: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027. Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street, 196 Masada Building, 09th Floor, Pretoria, 0001. Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD (012) 306 2034. Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460. Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518. Applications for the below positions can also be submitted online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/.Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advertisement requirements and responsibilities.

Enquiries: Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027 Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034. Western Cape Region: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

Notes

Call for applications to serve as members of the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board The Minister of 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. 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. Term of office will be for a period of five (5) years or as may be determined by the Minister in line with Section 74 (7) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998. 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. 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. OTHER POSTS