VICTIM ASSISTANT OFFICER
Sexual Offences and Community Affairs
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : TCC Mafikeng Ref No: Recruit 2023/119
TCC: Khayelitsha Ref No: Recruit 2023/120 (Re-advert)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B degree (NQF Level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF Level
6) in Social Sciences/ Behavioural Studies or equivalent. Minimum one year
working experience in gender-based 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.
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: Mafikeng – llse Bezuidenhout Tel No: 018 381 9005/46
TCC: Khayelitsha – Garry Titus Tel No: 021 487 7287
APPLICATIONS : TCC: Mafikeng e mail Recruit2023119@npa.gov.za
TCC: Khayelitsha e mail Recruit2023120@npa.gov.za
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