Tshiamo Badirwang
Social Worker - Manager Policy Administration and Development
Pretoria
Summary
Talented Deputy Director well-versed in grant writing, financial administration and program management. Adept at leading teams, building relationships and driving growth. Skilled in organizing projects, schedules, and groups of paid and volunteer workers. Versatile Deputy Director with 12 years of correctional services policy development administration experience. Works well with diverse stakeholders to accomplish objectives, drive productivity and streamline operations. Expertise includes administration, fiscal management and performance improvements. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director Reintegration Services
National Department of Correctional Services
05.1999 - Current
- Programme Manager Electronic Monitoring Monitoring and Evaluation Develop Policy and Procedures Bench marking Training, facilitation
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Ensure modernize procedures and organization.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to achieve goals and enhance competitive.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with required standards and government regulations.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation: Special Categories
National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services
09.2007 - 12.2012
- Consolidation of National Statistics on Social work Services and Programmes of Special Categories
- Statistics and trends Analysis Coordinated and ensure implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation through information management System Analyze the trends, needs and advice the Department on possible solution and review of policies and procedures Monitoring the implementation of Policies and Legislation on Special Categories of Offenders and Social Work Services Development of Policy , Policy Procedures and Participate in development of the Operational plan Facilitate training of Social Workers on Policies and Legislations Attend External Meetings with Government Departments and other Stakeholders Marketing, networking and liaison with various stakeholders regarding programmes and services of Special Categories of offenders Resource management, participate in the Pre-budget estimates reviews and expenditures Procurement and development of programmes for Special Categories of offenders Conduct Research for programme development and reviews Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports and ensure facilitation and implementation of operational Plan Coordinate National task team for review of programmes Consults with Provincial task team members for guidance on framework of reviewed /developed programme Manage, monitor and evaluate the process of the following reviewed programmes( Substance Abuse, Sexual Offender Rehabilitation Programme, Youth programme – cool and fit for life, Marriage and Relationship programme-Sisonke)
- Coordinator Youth Illiteracy Project through liaising with Umsobomvu and National Youth Commission Task team Member of Research and Review of Sexual Offender Programme
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve interventions for effective rehabilitation
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials.
- Ensure quality assurance practices for stakeholder management
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to create interdisciplinary units that enriched students'' understanding of course material.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Led professional development workshops on policies and strategies.
Chief Social Worker
Randburg Community Corrections
05.2003 - 09.2007
- Identify and Render Need Based Programs Family and Individual Therapy Coordinate Community Projects Net Working with Stake Holders Marketing Statutory Services (Presentation of Court reports)
Acting Social Work Manager
02.2005 - 08.2005
- Manage Information and Statistical Data Monitor and Ensure Implementation of Social Work Service Management, Supervision, training Identify discrepancies, assess and Implement relevant strategies Ensure effective intervention strategy in Planning, capacity building Effective financial and HR Strategy
Senior Correctional Officer
Randburg Community Corrections
12.2002 - 05.2003
- Control and Checking Ensure Proper Monitoring and Supervision Chairperson of Supervision Committee Project Coordination and Resources Management Marketing of Community Corrections Liaise and facilitate community projects with other stake holders
Social Worker
Department of Correctional Services
05.1999 - 11.2002
- Marketing Correctional Supervision Presenting Court Reports Family and Individual Therapy Rendering Rehabilitation Programs
Social Worker
CMR Johannesburg
04.1998 - 03.1999
- Statutory Cases on Forster Care Community Development
Social Worker
Tembisa Child and Family Welfare
07.1997 - 03.1998
- Child Abuse Worker Family Conferencing and Individual Therapy Statutory Cases on Foster Care Adoption Screening and Placements Presenting Courts Report Net Working and Liaising With Stake Holders and NGO’s
Education
Advance Management Development Programme - Advance Management Programme
Tshwane University Of Technology
04.2001 -
Certificate in Project Managment - Project Management
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate Course Monitoring And Evaluation - Monitoring And Evaluation
REGENESYS
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource
University Of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of The North West
Mahikeng North West 04.2001 -
Skills
Budgeting expertise
Interpersonal Communication
Excellent Communication
Task Delegation
Change Management
Task Prioritization
Financial Management
Turnaround Management
Analytical Thinking
Innovative and Visionary
Crisis Management
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Program coordination
Contract Management
Policy analysis
Employee Motivation and Performance
Websites
Educational Qualifications
University of the North West, B SOC SC (SW), 1997, Psychology, Social Work, Rand Afrikaans University, Masters Diploma in Human Resources, 2004, Human Resource, University of Pretoria, Programme in Project Management, 2016, Project Management, Regenesys College, Monitoring and Evaluation Course, 2009, Matric, Nchaupe High School, English, Afrikaans, Tswana, Biology, Agricultural Science, Geography, 1990, Free to Grow Life Skills Module, Orientation to Vocationalist Basic Training, LAN Social Work System Computer, Sexual Offender Workshop, HIV/AIDS Counseling, Training Model of Intervention
Accomplishments
- Facilitator and trainer for Integrated Court Manual Justice Cluster
- Project Manager Electronic Monitoring Programme
- Chairperson Body Cooperate Camel Ridge Estate residential area 2013-2015, Re appointed for 2018/2019
- Member of Randburg Community Corrections Forum (2003 January2007 September)
- Coordinator Youth Project (The Presidential Award) 2007 May-Sept.
- Coordinator Youth Skill Development Programmes( Region 3 Sandton Municipality 2005/2006)
- Member of Provincial Board of Directors (Bona Lesedi Disability Project) 2005 – 2006
- Provincial Gender Committee Member for North West (Department of Correctional Services) 2005
- Management Area Event Coordinator 2003
- PAAN Committee Member – (People Against AIDS Networking Team)Region 3 Sandton Municipality 2003
- Presentations on 16 Days of Activism Against Child and Women Abuse (Ekhurulheni) 2003
- Stakeholders Committee Member – Campaigns Against Women and Child Abuse (Rustenburg Magistrate Court) 2002
- Student Assistance – Faculty of Sociology University of North West (1996)
Current Achievements
- DCS task Team on Child Justice Bill
- Task team member on draft Bill of Parole
- Bench mark and Researched on Electronic Monitoring of offenders
- Developed Policy and Procedures on Electronic Monitoring
- Developed a concept document on Community Corrections Service point
- Developed training manual and guideline for Electronic Monitoring
- Developed Policy procedures on Child Offenders
- Consulted and reviewed existing tool for Monitoring and Evaluation per trends and findings
- Developed the following Social Work Programmes: Sisonke Marriage and family relationship, Youth Programme, Anger Management Programme and Sexual Offender Programme
- Coordinated Snap survey on child killings and Baseline survey on Elderly offenders for procurement of need based programmes
- Trained as an effective facilitator By Card Too Training
- Developed and compiled the departmental costing and implementation Plan for Child Justice Bill and Child Care Act regulations
- Attended International conference on Association on Treatment of Sexual offenders (IATSO).
- Attended conference with Persons with Disability - 2000
Names
Tshiamo Lucia
Driver License
EB (1998/02)
Health
Good
Contact Details
(012) 305 8780, (012) 328 4155, 082 678 9944/ 082 310 9095
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7108280684089
- Criminal Offences: None
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Maako MJ, Director: Supervision (Probationers& Parolees), 082 906 2855
- Matabane’ F, Consultants and Project Manager, 082 561 1455
- Boikhutso TA, Deputy Director: Social Support Services, 012 307 2621 / 072 378 4425
- Mohale KA, Head Randburg Social Reintegration, 082 786 5233 (mobile)
Affiliations
- South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) - 2012
Timeline
Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation: Special Categories
National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services
09.2007 - 12.2012
Acting Social Work Manager
02.2005 - 08.2005
Chief Social Worker
Randburg Community Corrections
05.2003 - 09.2007
Senior Correctional Officer
Randburg Community Corrections
12.2002 - 05.2003
Advance Management Development Programme - Advance Management Programme
Tshwane University Of Technology
04.2001 -
Certificate in Project Managment - Project Management
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
Certificate Course Monitoring And Evaluation - Monitoring And Evaluation
REGENESYS
04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource
University Of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of The North West
04.2001 -
Deputy Director Reintegration Services
National Department of Correctional Services
05.1999 - Current
Social Worker
Department of Correctional Services
05.1999 - 11.2002
Social Worker
CMR Johannesburg
04.1998 - 03.1999
Social Worker
Tembisa Child and Family Welfare
07.1997 - 03.1998