Head of Correctional Centre (CB 6) - Western Cape Region: Southern Cape: at South African Department of Correctional Services

Western Cape Region: Southern Cape: 

• Oudtshoorn Med A Ref No: WC 2026/03/186 
• West Coast Med A Ref No: WC 2026/03/187 
• Brandvlei Med Ref No: WC 2026/03/188 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership. Seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory. Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with the current technology.
• Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set project standards, specifications and service levels according to the organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor project management efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
• Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/ services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational objectives. Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational objectives.
• Manage the commercial added value of the discipline – related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Allocate and monitor and control resources. Compile risks logs (databases) and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of project risks.
• Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short – term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment. Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure the effective knowledge management according to the departmental objectives.
• Direct the development motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of project services according to organisational needs and requirements. Manage the subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.