Director: Administration [Re-Advertisement] at South African Department of Correctional Services

Requirements:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Social Science or equivalent. Five (5) years’ experience at middle management or senior managerial level 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 [PFMA], 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:

• Financial management skills. Strategic capability and leadership. Policy development. Communication. Project and programme management. Transformation and change management, Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Service delivery Innovation. Decision making, People management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations. Assertiveness and ability to network. Diplomacy, tactful, influence and impact.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the division. Assist in establishing the strategic direction of the component to ensure alignment with its business plans. Align individual performance to the strategic business objectives as outlined in the components balance scorecard.  Formulate, implement and report on all strategic frameworks in the area of functional responsibility. Effectively deal with and ensure consolidation of all strategic reports. Ensure and oversee the development and implementation of policies, directives, acts and regulations. Provide leadership and high-level coordination of the workflow in the office of the Commissioner. Develop and implement sound, effective and efficient administrative systems and work flow procedures. Ensure and maintain good relations within the department and relevant stakeholders. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.

Deadline:21st November,2025