Department of Correctional Services
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Behavioural Science or relevant qualification. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory. Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
Security clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System 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.
Policy development, communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making and financial management skills. People management and empowerment.
Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and interpersonal relations. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy, tactful, influence and impact.
Manage the effective health care of offenders in the management area. Co-ordination of policy on health care. Quality assessment of health care. Manage social work services in the management area. Coordination of policy on social work services. Quality assessment of services. Manage spiritual care services to offenders. Co-ordination of policy on spiritual care services to offenders. Quality assessment of religious care. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. 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 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 the interview.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other shall be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
Applications: Applications must be submitted on the 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 complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability.
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