Director: Core Curriculum at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resources Development, Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification. Five [5] years middle/senior management experience in the relevant field. 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). 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 and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
• Competencies and Attributes: HR policies, transformation and change management. Empathy, analytical and compliance. Organisational development and training. Conflict resolution and employee’s performance. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Financial management skills, strategic capability and leadership. Policy development and programme management. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Service delivery innovation and decision making. People management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality, interpersonal relations and assertiveness. Ability to network, diplomacy and tactful. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and maintain curriculum and DCS training units. Develop processes for all core curriculum programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and occupational standards. Review and update training curricula regularly to ensure they remain relevant, competency-based and aligned to legislative changes. Conduct research and benchmarking on training best practices to inform curriculum enhancement. Coordinate curriculum development workshops with subject matter experts and instructors. Provide support and guidance to training units on curriculum implementation and interpretation. Manage the provision of basic training in line with the Correction Service Learnership. Ensure that all basic training curricula and learning materials meet NQF and SAQA standards and requirements.
• Coordinate the scheduling, delivery and administration of basic training programmes across training centres. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of basic training to assess quality, learner progress and programme effectiveness. Facilitate and monitor both theoretical and workplace experiential learning phases in accordance with learnership guidelines. Ensure that programme implementation aligns with departmental training policies and legislative frameworks. Support trainers and facilitators through capacity-building initiatives and provision of required resources. Manage the provision of orientation and induction. Manage the review, updating and quality assurance of the orientation and induction manual to ensure relevance and accuracy.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the implementation of the orientation and induction programme. Provide guidance and support to facilitators responsible for delivering induction sessions. Ensure proper documentation, attendance records and evaluation reports are maintained. Ensure effective management and administration of colleges and the provision of firearm training in line with the Firearms Control Act. Ensure that firearm training curricula and learning materials comply with the Firearms Control Act and other regulatory requirements. Ensure consistent monitoring and evaluation of firearm training to assess learner competence and training effectiveness.
• Manage the verification and assessment processes related to firearms competency certification. Ensure compliance with departmental policies, statutory requirements and safety protocols relating to firearm use and training. Conduct risk assessments and ensure that training facilities meet safety and security standards. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.