DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (DCS)
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be forwarded to: National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street).
NOTE : Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV. 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. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. 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. Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security
clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of interview. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the new 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. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. Some of the above posts are re-advertised, candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post your complete application to:
OTHER POSTS
CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: HO 2024/04/01
SALARY : R1 693 164 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE : National Head Office, Pretoria:
REQUIREMENTS : A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development/Public Administration or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA with 8 years senior management experience in a similar environment. A certificate for entry into the Senior
Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Relevant experience in regulatory framework governing public service planning processes. Extensive experience in collective bargaining mechanisms and traceable experience in ensuring efficient and effective human resource management. In-depth
knowledge and experience of the human resources legislation and regulatory framework. Competencies and Attributes: In-depth knowledge and experience of the human resource legislation and regulatory framework. Proven competencies in strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment, service delivery and innovation, customer orientation and service delivery and problem solving. Proven experience and skills in policy development, implementation and stakeholder management. Strategic management and leadership. Good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of the government planning and delivery
cycle. Ability to articulate strategy and work under pressure. Incumbent must be self-driven, innovative and creative.
DUTIES : Provide strategic guidance and advice with regard to the following areas: human resource management, human resource development, organizational design and development, employee relations and integrated employee health and wellness including occupational health and safety. Provide sound financial management leadership in relation to the compensation of employees’ budget. Play a leading role in the design and implementation of all human resource strategies and tactics to ensure that the department achieves its strategic human resource goals. Facilitate
the management of an effective employee performance system and human resource system support. Strengthening good working relations with its strategic partners, clients and stakeholders. Playing pivotal in positioning the department’s function of human resources and development within the justice, crime prevention and security cluster. Effective risk management to ensure compliance with the risk management plan of the department. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Baloyi Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms Khumalo NS Tel No: (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: REHABILITATION REF NO: HO 2024/04/02
SALARY : R1 693 164 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE : National Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. 8 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Security clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice Systems and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Understanding of DCS environment. Understanding of the justice cluster and relevant prescripts. Case management, social cohesiveness. Screening and assessment. Care planning and coordination. Quality improvement. PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. Applied strategic thinking. Communication, project management, presentation and report writing skills. Service
delivery standards. Developing others (coaching, mentoring, and training). Project and programme management. Decision making, problem solving and networking/liaison with stakeholders. Negotiation, organising, conflict management, analytical thinking, policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice. Information collection. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Knowledge of all legislation, norms and standards that govern health care. Parole administration, tracing, community mobilisation, corrections management and remand detention. Management of overcrowding, security, continuous risk assessment tools and personal development.
DUTIES : Manage all functions related to self-sufficiency and sustainability in the department. Manage and coordinate offender sports, recreation, arts and culture activities. Manage formal education and skills training. Manage and coordinate production workshops and agricultural services. Manage, provide guidelines and oversee implementation of all health care related initiatives in DCS in a manner prescribed by law. Manage primary health care. Manage and co-ordinate nutritional, pharmaceutical and care services within DCS. Manage communicable diseases as prescribed by health legislative framework. Manage, all functions related to the development of offenders in the department. Manage and render social work services, psychological and spiritual care services. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Baloyi Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms Khumalo NS Tel No: (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
REGIONAL COMMISSIONER
SALARY : R1 693 164 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Western Cape region Ref No: HO 2024/04/03
Gauteng Region Ref No: HO 2024/02/04
REQUIREMENTS : A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Administration/Law/Criminology/Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. 8 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Sound knowledge of the SA Correctional System and understanding the functioning of the Criminal Justice System. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice Systems and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies And Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making. Transformation management. Influencing and impact. Policy development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills. Diversity management. Negotiation skills. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations and time management. Accountability. Diplomacy and tact. Policy development and implementation. Good corporate governance principles.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership in ensuring effective, efficient and economic management of the region to realize policy outcomes. Manage the provision of care programmes to maintain the personal well-being of offenders. Manage the provision of programmes aimed at the development of offenders. Manage the rendering of security services to personnel, service providers, public, offenders and any other departmental operation.
Management of Justice, Crime Prevention Security cluster and other stakeholders in the region. Manage the development and implementation of after care services to offenders. Manage the development and implementation of correctional programmes to correct offending behaviour. Effective risk management to ensure compliance with the risk management plan of the department. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Baloyi Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms Khumalo NS Tel No: (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: HO 2024/04/05
SALARY : R1 693 164 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE : National Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Accounting or Financial Management or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. Registration as a Chartered Accountant (SA) will serve as a strong recommendation. 8 years senior management experience in an accounting or financial management environment. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment.
Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice Systems and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership. Financial management, policy development, communication, project and programme management. Transformation and change management. Client orientation and customer focused. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment. Safety and security awareness. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality and good interpersonal relations. Understanding of public service policy and legislative framework. Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy and tact, influence and impact. Technical ability to optimally support the Accounting Officer to align the allocation of financial resources to the imperatives set by the strategic and annual performance plans of the department and to account thereof.
DUTIES : Provide strategic direction in the implementation of financial and management accounting practices. Ensure strategic leadership in complying with the supply chain management
processes. Manage all salary queries from various stakeholders. Manage departmental compensation and deduction management. Management and adherence to supply chain management policy requirements. Implementation of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act. Develop and implement fiscal policies including supply chain management. Advice and ensure compliance to finance and supply chain management policies, procedures and systems. Develop communication strategies and systems for the department. Advice and communicate on the strategies developed. Set performance standards and benchmarks against which to measure target achievement.
Monitor and ensure compliance with norms and standards of the Treasury Regulations, PFMA and BBBEE. Prepare annual financial statements in line with treasury regulations. Ensure that the preparations of the budget are in line with strategic plans and departmental objectives. Develop and manage memorandum of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review. Represent the strategic intent of the department in intergovernmental and technical structures within the National Treasury on matters dealing with the allocation of financial resources and policy directives. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Baloyi Tel No:(012) 305 8589 or Ms Khumalo NS
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: AREA COMMISSIONER REF NO: HO 2024/04/06
[Re-Advertisement]
SALARY : R1 395 885 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Western Cape region: Pollsmoor Management Area
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Administration/Law/Criminology/Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge. Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice Systems and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies And Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making. Transformation management. Influencing and impact. Policy development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills. Diversity management. Negotiation skills. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations and time management. Accountability. Diplomacy and tact. Policy development and implementation. Good corporate governance principles.
DUTIES : Manage and provide direction for the Management Area in relation to the effective functioning of incarceration and corrections, parole boards, corporate services, development programmes, care services, correctional centres and community corrections. Oversee the administration of security systems/programmes including comprehensive risk assessments and programmes to ensure safety. Ensure the implementation and adherence to policies and procedures. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the geographical location of the management area. Effective management of court appearance of remand detainees. Management of the operational risks within the management area. Promotion of social responsibility and human development of all offenders and parolees subjected to community corrections. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Management of performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Baloyi Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms Khumalo NS Tel No: (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the
Correctional Services Act.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: CORRECTIONAL SECURITY OPERATIONS REF NO: HO 2024/04/11
SALARY : R1 395 885 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : National Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Security Management/Criminology/Behavioral Sciences or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. Five [5] years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment. Security clearance. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services system and architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies And Attributes: DCS/public service management knowledge. Policy development and analysis. Knowledge and understanding of security management dynamics. Intelligence and counter-intelligence operations and analysis. Research. Diplomacy and negotiation skills. Risk management. Strategic management and capability. Programme and project management. DUTIES : Provide leadership and strategic direction within the chief directorate. Develop strategies, policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure alignment with business plan of the department. Ensure implementation and monitoring of the operational plans in line with the departmental strategic plan. Ensure safe and secure DCS facilities and provide security standards services with respect to DCS. Ensure that sufficient and effective emergency support team services are available in correctional centres to support officials in their duties in order to create a safe environment for both inmates and officials. Manage the creation and maintenance of a national operational centre. Manage the effective capacitation and management of emergency support teams. Manage stakeholder relations. Management of liaison in relation to client expectations (internal & external). Effectively participate in cluster programs (NatJOINTS etc). Manage correctional programmes rendered in the department. Ensure that correctional programmes are rendered effectively in the department. Develop policies based on the national guidelines practices, procedures and policies and ensure the implementation thereof. Management of risks within the chief directorate. Develop action plans to mitigate the identified risks. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the control measures in place. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Baloyi Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms Khumalo NS Tel No: (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.