Department of Correctional Services
Re-advertisement Office of the National Commissioner
Recognised National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Management or relevant qualification. 3-5 years middle management experience in a similar environment. Computer literate. Valid drivers’ licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of constitutional values and principles and how they apply to public service delivery. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently.
Political sensitivity and diplomacy. Organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Project management and leadership skills.
Confidentiality. Integrity.
The administration of conference centres. The preparation of meeting venues for meetings chaired by the Commissioner. The making of support arrangements for attendees of meetings chaired by the Commissioner.
Coordinating and managing meetings, including preparation of agendas, taking minutes and following up on action items. The administration of documentation in the Office of the Commissioner. The preparation of incoming/outgoing mail.
The filing of correspondence. The distribution of correspondence in the office of the Commissioner. The sending/receiving of faxes.
The control of use of the photocopier. The control of use of shared equipment. The administration of consumer services to the Office of the Commissioner.
Act as inventory controller for the Office of the Commissioner. Requisition of supplies. Deciding on the repair of equipment.
Act as financial clerk for the office. Maintaining of budgetary information on estimates and expenditure. Processing of claims for members of the Office of the Commissioner.
Ensure the payment of diverse accounts/invoices received at the Office of the Commissioner. The management of secretarial services in the Department. The provision of secretarial services to managers in the Department.
The training and development of secretaries in the Department. The development of secretarial policies for the Department. Manage human resources, finance and assets.
Management of performance information.
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.
Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Public Service 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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