Director: Logistics at South African Department of Correctional Services

Requirements:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Logistics/Financial Management or equivalent. [5] years of experience at a middle/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. 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:

• Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice.bKnowledge and understanding of Public Service policies, mandates and prescripts. Financial Management. Appliedbstrategic thinking. Knowledge and strong understanding of the PFMA. Project Management, presentation and report writing. Service delivery standards, project and programme management. Decision making and problem solving. Networking/liaison with stakeholders. Negotiation, organising and communication skills. Conflict management, analytical thinking and Information collection.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the logistics and assets of the department and the formulation of policies in line with relevant legislation, regulations and frameworks. Mange the inventory of the department. Oversee the effective implementation of logistic policies. Formulate policies pertaining to logistical services and the procurement process of semi-official telephones. Manage the electronic implementation and maintenance of logistics policies and procedures within the PAS 26. Act as vice-chairman for the forum of logistical aspects (forum involving the public service). Manage loss control and disposal management in line with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. Manage and oversee departmental asset losses. Manage and oversee the disposal of assets. Manage the transport of the department in line with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. Monitor the coordination of subsidized vehicles. Manage the effective and efficient use of departmental transport. Manage the maintenance of vehicles and losses. Manage and oversee the provisioning administration effective system training. Manage provisioning administration system training. Manage provisioning administration operational training. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.

Deadline:21st November,2025