Director: Area Commissioner at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Administration / Law / Criminology / Criminal Justice / Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. 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. Programme and project management. Financial, change and diversity management. Knowledge management and service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication. Honesty and integrity.

DUTIES :

• Oversee the effective functioning of incarceration and corrections, parole boards, corporate services, development programmes, care services, correctional centres and community corrections within the management area. 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 within the management area.
• 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. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Promotion of social responsibility and development of all offenders and parolees subjected to community corrections. Management of performance information.