Deputy Director: Correctional Centres [NCB4] [Re-Advertisement] at South African Department of Correctional Services

Requirements:

• Degree/national diploma in behavioural sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training. At least seven (7) years’ relevant experience gained in a supervisory and junior management production post. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and attributes:

• Understanding of public service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Willingness to travel. Applied strategic thinking, influence and impact. Financial management, problem solving, decision-making and facilitation skills. Plan, organise, lead and control. Change management and project management. Presentation skills, conflict management and report writing. Training and development. Time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, enhance, implement and monitor corrections policy, procedures, tools, standards and applicable legislation in relation to admission, detention and release management. Ensure the alignment of chapters of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding unit management and the Offender Rehabilitation Path (ORP). Ensure interpretation and compliance regarding the SOPs and the Offender Rehabilitation Path. Monitoring and management of overcrowding utilizing frameworks, action plans and submission of reports to the relevant forum. Deal with enquiries by parliament; media; practice; NGO's; politicians; individuals; Auditor General; Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services; SCOPA; other departments; Directorates and Sub-directorates. Provide inputs for quarterly, mid-term and annual reports and the budget vote. Participate in strategic planning for the Directorate: Correction Administration. Monitoring implementation of the Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998) as amended. Management of performance information, human resources, finances and assets. Attend internal and external meetings relating to scope of work.

Deadline:31st October,2025