Victim Assistant Officer x16 posts at NPA for Social Sciences/ Behavioral Studies graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- May 9
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NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY
The NPA is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities will be given preference and are encouraged to apply. In the filling of vacancies, the objectives of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,1996, and in particular the Employment Equity Act,1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022-2026, will take highest preference in selection of suitable candidates. APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails stated below.
CLOSING DATE : 26 May 2025
POST 15/137 : VICTIM ASSISTANT OFFICER
Sexual Offences and Community Affairs
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : TCC: Butterworth Ref No: Recruit 2025/243
TCC: Bongani Ref No: Recruit 2025/244
TCC: Phekolong Ref No: Recruit 2025/245
TCC: Rustenburg Ref No: Recruit 2025/246
TCC: Klerksdorp Ref No: Recruit 2025/247
TCC: Kabokweni Themba Ref No: Recruit 2025/248
TCC: Nelspruit Rob Ferreira Ref No: Recruit 2025/249 (Re-advert)
TCC: Jozini Ref No: Recruit 2025/250
TCC: George Ref No: Recruit 2025/251
TCC: Karl Bremer Ref No: Recruit 2025/252
TCC: Paarl Ref No: Recruit 2025/253
TCC: Worcester Ref No: Recruit 2025/254
TCC: Wynberg Ref No: Recruit 2025/255
TCC: Atlantis Ref No: Recruit 2025/256
TCC Mitchells Plain Ref No: Recruit 2025/257
TCC Phuthaditjhaba Ref No: Recruit 2025/258
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B Degree (NQF Level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Social
Sciences/ Behavioral Studies or equivalent. Minimum one year working experience in genderbased violence environment. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills,
innovative and proactive. Decisive under pressure and solution orientated. Knowledge of rape
care management. Working knowledge of court and police processes General computer literacy
and knowledge of programs in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Good
people skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to act independently. Valid
driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Provide victim assistance services within the Thuthuzela Care Centre. Receive and establish
early contact with the victim on the first day of reporting. Make follow through within a week of
reporting. Access and respond to the need of victim and identify the victims needs for counselling
and specific services. Refer victim for court preparation when the court date has been set. Ensure
that a place of safety is provided where needed. Refer victim for psychological therapy or any
needs. Receive and attend to any complaint from victims with regard to the possible delay on the
case and accelerate the matter to the relevant stakeholder. Liaise with the site coordinator about
the support services that have been provided to the victim or where the victim has been referred
to and contact details of stakeholders. Maintain a cooperative approach with other role players to
help a victim holistically to increase the conviction rate. Liaise with other role players on the
progress of the case. Keep victim notified on the progress of the case. Conduct community
awareness sessions. Compile monthly statistics.
ENQUIRIES : TCC: Butterworth Adv. Mzoxolo Rusi at 084 520 1126
TCC: Bongani & TCC: Phekolong Adv. Ernest Van Rensburg Tel No: (051) 410 6044
TCC: Rustenburg & TCC: Klerksdorp Adv. Joseph Phelane Tel No: (018) 381 9053
TCC: Themba & TCC: Rob Ferreira Christa du Plessis Tel No: (013) 045 0652
TCC: Jozini Adv. Samukelisiwe Hlongwane at 072 874 3310
TCC: George TCC: Atlantis Adv. Nathan Sass Tel No: (021) 487 7310
TCC: Karl Bremer & TCC: Wynberg Adv. Garry Titus Tel No: (021) 487 4417
TCC: Paarl & TCC: Worcester Adv. Mark Kenny Tel No: (021) 487 7157
TCC Mitchells Plain Garry Titus Tel No: (021) 487 4417
TCC Phuthaditjhaba Ernest Van Rensburg Tel No: (015) 410 6044
APPLICATIONS : TCC: Butterworth e mail Recruit2025243@npa.gov.za
TCC: Bongani e mail Recruit2025244@npa.gov.za
TCC: Phekolong e mail Recruit2025245@npa.gov.za
TCC: Rustenburg e mail Recruit2025246@npa.gov.za
TCC: Klerksdorp e mail Recruit2025247@npa.gov.za
TCC: Themba e mail Recruit2025248@npa.gov.za
TCC: Rob Ferreira e mail Recruit2025249@npa.gov.za
TCC: Jozini e mail Recruit2025250@npa.gov.za
TCC: George e mail Recruit2025251@npa.gov.za
TCC: Karl Bremer e mail Recruit2025252@npa.gov.za
TCC: Paarl e mail Recruit2025253@npa.gov.za
TCC: Worcester e mail Recruit2025254@npa.gov.za
TCC: Wynberg e mail Recruit2025255@npa.gov.za
TCC: Atlantis e mail Recruit2025256@npa.gov.za
TCC Mitchells Plain e mail Recruit2025257@npa.gov.za
TCC Phuthaditjhaba e mail Recruit2025258@npa.gov.za
NOTE : Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Handwritten Z83 must be completed in BLOCK LETTERS. If the Z83 is not completed as prescribed your application will not be accepted. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please DO NOT contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement Costs. NB! All employees considered for appointment to the Inv
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