Director: Formal Education and Skills Developmemt at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Education/Social Sciences or equivalent. 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’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a similar environment. 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: Knowledge of all legislation, norms and standards that governs education and skills development. Knowledge of PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure & reporting. Understanding of DCS environment. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Understanding of justice cluster. Knowledge of relevant prescripts, social cohesiveness and quality improvement. Applied strategic thinking and networking/liaison with stakeholders. Project management and analytical thinking. Presentation and report writing skills. Service delivery standards. Developing others (coaching, mentoring, training). Decision making, problem solving, negotiation and organising. Communication and conflict management. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice. 

DUTIES :

• Manage, develop and design Formal Education curriculum programs in line with South African Qualification Authority standards (SAQA). Manage, develop and design formal education curriculum programs and strategies for offenders. Manage formal curriculum administration for offenders. Develop and manage the rollout of formal education and training of offenders in line with frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. Manage the coordination of formal training. Manage, develop and design skills development curriculum programs and strategies for offenders in line with South African Qualification Authority standards (SAQA).
• Manage skills development curriculum administration for offenders. Manage and ensure proper research and development of the program. Develop and manage the rollout of skills development training for offenders in line with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. Manage the coordination of the skills training. Identify risk factors and ensure monitoring and evaluation of formal education and skills development programs services. Develop strategies for monitoring and evaluation of the formal education and skills development programs. Ensure the effective and efficient management skills development monitoring tools. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.