REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/36
CLOSING DATE: 08 May 2026 at 3:45 PM
SALARY: R325,200 per year
CENTRE: Free State and Northern Cape Region, Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
Must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Must be computer literate. Must have a valid driver’s licence.
COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Good at problem solving and making decisions.
Skilled in facilitation, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Strong in project management, presentation, and counseling. Ability to understand and explain policies and laws. Good at managing conflicts, coaching, and mentoring. Understanding of public service policies and laws. Client-focused and service–oriented. Honest and trustworthy. Willing to travel. Able to influence and make an impact. Skilled in building relationships. Able to work with both internal and external people.
DUTIES: Responsibilities include providing social work services to offenders.
This includes working one-on-one, in groups, and within the community. Conducting individual assessments. Promoting social work services. Monitoring and evaluating social work, interventions, community work, research, and administrative tasks. Managing human resources, finances, and assets. Handling performance information.
ENQUIRIES: For the Free State and Northern Cape Region, contact Ms Mokuni NJ, Ms Molutsoane N, Ms Radebe T, or Ms Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
APPLICATIONS: Please include the reference number in the subject line of your email.
Also, mention the reference number and the position you are applying for on your application form (Z83). You can send your complete application by post to: Free State and Northern Cape Region, The Regional Commissioner for Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300. You can also hand deliver it to: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300. Alternatively, email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact the same phone number for any questions.
NOTE: This position is under the Public Service Act.