Current Jobs at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering/BSC Engineering or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technologist.
• Six (6) years post qualification experience required as a registered professional engineer. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Perform final review and approval of audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Co-ordinate the design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
• Monitor current deployed technology and pioneer new engineering services. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
• Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
• Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. 

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• Degree in Engineering/BSC Engineering or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technologist.
• Six (6) years post qualification experience required as a registered professional engineer. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Oversee all engineering aspects of civil infrastructure projects, including design, construction, and maintenance. Manage engineering teams, develop project plans and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Manage all civil/structural aspects of construction projects, including design, documentation, and inspection.
• Provide technical guidance, reviewing designs and ensuring projects adhere to engineering principles and standards. Developing and managing project budgets, allocating resources and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure that projects comply with relevant regulations, codes and quality standards. Management of risks through identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies and ensuring a safe working environment. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Science.
• At least 7 years (combined) relevant experience on supervision and junior management production levels.
• Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Coordination of attendance of courses and training interventions scheduled by the dog training centre.
• Alignment of training programmes with relevant unit standards and development of learning materials.
• Management of auxiliary support services. Manage administrative functions of the dog training centre.
• Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Science.
• At least 7 years (combined) relevant experience on supervision and junior management production levels.
• Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Manage the provision of basic training in line with Corrections Science Learnership to newly appointed officials at entry level. Ensure that basic training materials are aligned to NQF/SAQA requirements. Ensure that monitoring and evaluation of basic training is conducted. Manage the verification process. Ensure compliance to policies relating to the roll out of basic training. Oversee Corporate Services in the capacity of Head of College. Lead Human Resource functions. Manage logistical operations and support. Administer college finances. Supervise clubs and mess facilities.
• Manage training and development functions. Supervise training and development support. Identify and assess training needs. Ensure training initiatives align with the college objectives. Develop and overseeing training budgets. Design and implementing effective training programmes. Oversee the administration and operations of the college library.
• Facilitate access to primary health care and social work services for learners within the college. Oversee the delivery of primary health care services to support the well-being of learners. Provide social work services to support the well-being of learners. Design and implement training policies. Implement national training policies at the college level.
• Ensure compliance with the national training standards and regulations. Contribute to the review and development of training policies and guidelines. Communicate training policies effectively to all stakeholders. Monitor, evaluate and control the implementation of training policies. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree/national diploma in behavioural sciences or equivalent qualification and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
• At least seven (7) years’ relevant experience gained in a supervisory and junior management production post.
• Top secret security classification as an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Development, maintenance and implementation of standards, policies and policy procedures regulating the management of security information. Development of manual/tool for the evaluation of security policies.
• Manage and evaluate security risks. Conduct investigations of security incidents/breaches. Liaison with internal and external stakeholders on security evaluation and assessments.
• Manage the development and maintenance of a data base on security information. Analysis and presentation of information. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Science.
• At least 7 years (combined) relevant experience on supervision and junior management production levels. Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
• Top secret security classification will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Manage the development and implementation of security operation policies and procedures.
• Manage the coordination and ensure the existence of reliable security operations systems. Manage risk assessment security operation systems.
• Evaluate and improve security operations measures and procedures. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Science.
• At least 7 years (combined) relevant experience on supervision and junior management production levels. Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
• Top secret security classification will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Development and maintenance of national policy, standards and policy procedures regarding security equipment, technology and systems in DCS. Drafting /compilation of specifications and/or amendments of specifications. Evaluation of tenders.
• Development and maintenance of security technology, equipment and system strategies. Management of security technology, systems and equipment projects.
• Training of staff on security technology systems. Manage the maintenance of contracts for security systems. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree/national diploma in behavioural sciences or equivalent qualification and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
• At least seven (7) years’ relevant experience gained in a supervisory and junior management production post. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Review, develop, enhance & implement systems/tools and procedures in relation to case administration. Ensure the alignment of the following chapters of the B- Order with Unit management and the offender rehabilitation path: Unit management, case management committees, labour, monitors, gratuity, privileges and disciplinary system. Ensure interpretation and compliance regarding policy procedures. Deal with enquiries by parliament, media, practice, NGO’s, politicians, individuals, portfolio committees and regions.
• Provide inputs for annual report, budget vote, motions against the department and media briefings. Monitor progress with case management utilizing frameworks and action plans. Provisioning of frameworks and tools to regions.
• Monthly monitoring of successes/failures per region against set targets. Monitor performance of labour by offenders. Monthly monitoring of successes/failures per region against set targets.
• Monitor compliance with unit management, including a structured day programme and three (3) meals a day system. Quarterly monitoring of successes/failures per region against set targets. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree/national diploma in behavioural sciences or equivalent qualification and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
• At least seven (7) years’ relevant experience gained in a supervisory and junior management production post. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of correctional programmes policy and procedures. Register the need for Training of Master Trainers with Human Resource Development (HRD). Assist HRD in developing a training schedule for orientation of relevant officials on the implementation of the policy and policy procedures on correctional programmes.
• Obtain approval for orientation of relevant officials on correctional programmes policy and policy procedures. Ensure submission of consolidated name list of relevant officials to be orientated. Facilitate and support HRD in training of Master Trainers. Ensure availability of copies of Correctional programmes policy and procedures for orientation of relevant officials.
• Support HRD in orientation of relevant officials on correctional programmes policy and procedures. Ensure submission of the Directorate’s compliance framework to the Directorate: Inspectorate for monitoring policy implementation on correctional programmes. Ensure submission of evaluation report on policy implementation.
• Review correctional programmes policy and procedures based on the evaluation report. Conduct research, develop and facilitate the implementation of Correctional Sentence Plan (CSP) and Correctional Sentence Plan Revision Framework (CSPRF) nationally. Updating of the training manual following the training standards set by HRD. Obtain approval of the training manual on CSP and CSPRF. Register the need for training of available CATs master trainers at COEs on the compilation of the CSP and the purpose of CSPRF.
• Assist HRD in developing a training schedule for training of available CATs master trainers at COEs on the implementation of the CSP and the CSPRF. Conduct research and ensure finalisation of the concept document on correctional programmes. Consult the concept document on correctional programmes with regions, branches and external stakeholders. Review the concept document based on the inputs. Obtain approval of the concept document on correctional programmes.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate the implementation of correctional programmes by internal and external service providers to sentenced offenders, including women and youth in correctional centres. Register the need for training and support HRD in training of CIOs on implementation of correctional programmes. Facilitate implementation of endorsed correctional programs to the offender population including women, and youth.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of correctional programmes by internal and external service providers. Ensure monitoring and evaluation of correctional programmes’ implementation. Conduct research and develop a databank on available, implemented and quality assured correctional programmes.
• Ensure consolidation of monthly statistics on available and implemented programmes. Establishment of Correctional Intervention Officials (CIO) to implement correctional programmes. Monitor the process of identification and appointment of Correctional Intervention Officials (CIO). Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12. Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training.

DUTIES :

• The controlling of access control and patrolling of prison grounds. Preventing entry/removal of unauthorized items. Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders. Activation of emergency measures dependent on situation to prevent escapes, assaults and injuries. Prevention of the theft of government property. The patrolling of sections (general accommodation areas, kitchens and work sections).
• Patrolling of sections during day/night shifts in order to prevent escapes and the smuggling of unauthorized items. The guarding of offenders at work areas. Ensure the safety of offenders at work areas. Ensure that offenders do not escape from work teams. Searching of offenders, identify tracks, and assign dogs to specific tracks.
• Activation of emergency measures to prevent escapes, assaults and injuries. The provision of further training of service dogs. Ensuring the safety of helpers and other persons in the vicinity of the training venue. Ensure (hands on approach) on the evaluation of dogs. Provide physical care of service dogs. Identification of sick and injured dogs.
• Ensure that injured dogs receive prompt treatment. Transport sick and injured dogs for veterinary treatment. Ensure isolation of sick dogs and new dogs. Ensure that dogs are fed according to their prescribed rations. Ensure that each dog has sufficient and regular access to clean water. Ensure that all kennels are cleaned on a daily basis. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification. Prescribed experience requirement is as follows:
•  MR1: no previous legal experience required.
•  MR2: at least 1-years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience. 
• MR3: at least 2-years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience. 
• MR4: at least 8-years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience. 
• MR5: at least 14-years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence (not applicable to applicants with a disability). 

DUTIES :

• Administration and handling of litigation for and against the department. Initiation of policy amendments in the department. Rendering of legal advice on the activities of the department. Provide legal training. Represent the department at various forums. Undertaking of hearings/trials administration. Maintenance of legal libraries. Planning of activities. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Manage performance information. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National diploma/degree in Finance or relevant qualification.
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience in finance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Ensure administration of expenditure. Compliance with finance policy and regulations. BAS (data capturing). Handling of control account.
• Handling voucher control register and documents. Safe and cash management control over the accounting of state monies.
• Administration of payment of suppliers. Administration of head office petty cash.
• Administration payment of travel and subsistence advances for head office. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma in Finance or relevant qualification and 2-3 years’ relevant experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Control over asset and liability accounts. Ensure proper recording of all transactions in appropriate accounts and ledgers. Ensure correct closure of account months and financial year. Ensure that closure is done in terms of National Treasury requirements. Control over BAS input documents. Ensure all documents captured are authorized. Ensure that all documents are available for audit purposes.
• Perform daily office duties. Maintaining fax machine. Sorting and distributing of mail. Sorting and distributing of faxes. Ensure safe-keeping of old reports. Request stationary monthly according to office needs. Control over inter responsibility clearance account. Ensure that outstanding cases are cleared.
• Monthly reporting on status of suspense accounts to Director: Financial Accounting. Ensure that reporting is done in accordance with Section 32 of the PFMA. Responsibilities in accordance with the Section 45 of the PFMA. Ensure that the system of financial management and internal control established for correctional services is carried out within his/her area of responsibility. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National diploma/degree in Finance or relevant qualification. 2-3 years’ experience in finance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Financial control. Control over warrant vouchers transferred to revenue. Control over warrant vouchers fraudulently negotiated.
• Control over cancellation and duplicate warrant vouchers. Handling of unauthorised expenditure. Checking of the batch register. Handling of financial documents.
• Administration of the sub directorate. Handling of queries and assistance. Control of register, strong room and filing system.
• Checking of reserved stock. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National diploma/degree in Finance or relevant qualification. 2-3 years’ relevant experience in finance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Provision of financial planning. Assist with regard to financial planning and management. Serve as a financial agent between the CFO and Directorates at Head Office. Provide financial advice to clients, management and other officials. Administration of the budget. Control over suspense account (ledger accounts).
• Control of financial circulars compiled by Office Heads and checked by Assistant Directors. Administration and maintenance of financial systems. Serve as member of Financial Directives Control Committee.
• Handle the monthly telephone list as described in the procedure. Provide administration with regard to bargaining for funds. Administration of budget control services.
• Capturing of newly allocated budget on BAS per fund/vote, responsibility, objective, item and project. Control over correctness of budget allocations and internal charges.
• Handling and finalization of budget related queries. Request and distribution of monthly financial reports. Capturing/reconciling of multiyear estimates on excel. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma in finance or relevant qualification and 2-3 years’ experience in finance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Control and authorise creditor, sundry payments and journals. Checking and authorising payments due to other departments or suppliers such as: Telkom, Auditor General, Department of Justice (attorney’s claims), Transnet (Spoornet, XPS, PX), first Auto etc.
• Control and manage ledger accounts. Request reports and identify problems on a monthly basis.
• Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. Budget and financial management. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate three (3) year degree or national diploma in Financial Accounting with Financial Accounting and/or Taxation as major subjects with 2-3 years’ relevant experience. Computer literate. BAS and PERSAL proficient. Valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Handling of payments of all unclaimed salaries and wages. Control relevant general ledger accounts.
• Check service termination for correctness and correct accordingly. Recall salaries/wages from the Reserve Bank and allocate to the required allocations.
• Prepare sundry payments and journals. Management of filing system. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate three-year degree/diploma with Financial Accounting/Management Accounting as a major subject. 2-3 years’ relevant proven financial experience. Computer literate. Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Monthly funds requisition from National Treasury. Compile the monthly bank reconciliation.
• Control the Paymaster- General accounts, which includes PMG exceptions, BAS credit transfer account and bank adjustment account. Co-ordinate and compile the compliance certificate.
• Maintenance of departmental debt procedures with regard to cash and cash equivalent.
• Manage the office. Execute responsibilities of official as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National diploma/degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent. 2-3 years’ experience in a PERSAL environment, training as a personnel clerk or internship and training in all PERSAL functions. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Ensure data integrity. The inspection of data inputs on the personnel management information systems. The formulation of strategies to improve data integrity at head office.
• The ensuring of placements in head office in accordance with the post establishment. Reporting of discrepancies on the post establishment (over/under/out of adjustment) to the head office PERSAL Controller.
• Advise the supervisor on the placement of computer equipment for personnel management information systems. Undertake short/medium/long term planning of activities aimed at improving data integrity.
• Ensure adherence to the strategic management information objectives of the DCS. Assess requirements for computer hardware/software and communicate to the supervisor. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate three (3) year degree or national diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Purchasing Management or equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a supply chain management environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Implementation and administer Supply Chain Management, Transport, LOGIS and Procurement policies. Monitor and control incoming and out-going stock. Manage the administration of warehouse, transit and fleet.
• Oversee the asset verification and logistical processes, asset reconciliations and inventory balancing. Administer reconciliation between BAS and LOGIS.
• Facilitate logistical training. Placement of orders. Generate procurement suppliers. Administer quotations and bids. Conduct enquiries on orders and commitments placed.
• Maintain and update database of prospective suppliers. Updating of asset register, asset balancing and reconciliation. Conducting monthly spot checks. Annual asset verification and asset disposals. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognized degree/diploma in Administration/Secretarial functions. 2-3 years’ experience in rendering support/administrative services. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Administration of the filing system for all documents within the department. Render administrative support services.
• Provide support to the Head of unit and the other staff regarding vetting operational meetings.
• Liaise regularly with NIA on vetting matters particularly in relation to administrative systems and processes. Management of resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognised three (3) year degree/national diploma in Human Resource Management/HR Development or equivalent qualification. 2-3 years relevant experience in human resource development. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Assist in gathering and organizing data for curriculum development and review. Support benchmarking exercises by collecting information on national and international training standards.
• Compile and summarize research findings for use by curriculum developers and academic committees. Coordinate meetings and workshops related to curriculum and course development. Prepare meeting documentation, take minutes and follow up on action items. Assist in compiling course materials, outlines and manuals.
• Maintain an electronic and physical filing system for course content, research reports and policy documents. Track the status of course development projects and update related records and progress reports. Support the development of monitoring tools to track course effectiveness and relevance. Collect and compile feedback from pilot trainings or course implementations.
• Assist in the implementation of education and training quality assurance policies. Ensure that course development complies with accreditation, institutional and national training standards. Organize and maintain a repository of learning resources, training materials and research tools.
• Assist in sourcing external materials or experts needed for new or revised courses. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). Assist in tracking project indicators, milestones and deliverables. Support the implementation of M&E frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of programs or training. Compile monitoring data and assist in preparing evaluation reports. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognised three (3) year degree/national diploma in Human Resource Development/Management or equivalent qualification and 2-3 years relevant experience in Human Resource Development. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.

DUTIES :

• Administer training schedules, venues, facilitators, and learning resources. Prepare and disseminate training invitations, attendance registers and programmes. Liaise with trainers, course coordinators and attendees for smooth execution of training. Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures and training standards. Support the implementation of quality assurance mechanisms for training delivery.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity. Capture and maintain accurate learner records and training registers. Process registration, assessments and completed documentation. Monitor attendance, compile reports and maintain course databases.
• Draft and type correspondence, submissions and minutes related to training activities. File and archive training documents and records according to approved procedures. Assist in compiling statistics, reports, and presentations for training analysis. Administer logistics and operational support. Arrange accommodation, transport, catering, and training materials for courses.
• Ensure training venues are prepared and resourced according to requirements. Coordinate procurement of course-related materials and supplies. Management of physical/information resources and adherence to DCS policies/procedures. Administer own inventory control. Signing of attendance register.
• Administer own stationery. Compile own performance contract in agreement with supervisor. Ensure proper management of all types of leave. Compile weekly/monthly reports. Compliance with DCS policies and procedures. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognised national diploma/degree in Public Administration/Public Management/Office Administration or equivalent. 2-3 years’ experience in records management. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Administer document management, filing and record keeping. Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system (both physical and electronic). File correspondence, reports, records, and other documents systematically for easy retrieval.
• Ensure compliance with document retention and disposal policies. Keep accurate records of incoming and outgoing mail and documents.
• Maintain registers such as asset registers, leave registers and meeting minutes. Handle confidential information with discretion. Archive old records in accordance with policy. Retrieve files promptly upon request.
• Support daily administrative operations including photocopying, scanning and printing. Manage office supplies and ensure availability of stationery and equipment.
• Assist with data entry and updating databases and contact lists. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognised national diploma/degree in Public Administration, Office Management or equivalent qualifications. 2-3 years’ relevant experience. Understanding of research methodology. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Administer documentation/information management. Receive and forward documents to the Deputy Director. Administer the capturing of data, data analysis, report research findings and design research tools.
• Capturing and analyzing data using statistical tools. Design research tools. Assist in conceptualizing and identifying departmental research projects.
• Contribute to the development of research capability and knowledge resources base. Administer and undertake the administration of research projects. Assist in monitoring and evaluation of research projects.
• Carry out research projects and track the progress and evaluate research projects. Building and maintaining relations with relevant stakeholders. Respond to ad-hoc requests from various stakeholders.
• Assist in fostering collaborative partnerships. Provide logistical administrative support to the directorate. Ensure that estimations, budget and allocation of funds of the directorate are correct. Exercising of inventory control, requisitioning of suppliers and obtaining of quotations. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant IT qualifications. 2-3 years’ working knowledge of software development.
• Experience in developing intranet and internet websites.
• Knowledge of basic coding language such as XML, XSL, HTML, JavaScript, VB Scrip, Visual Basic, COM, ASP< C#, SQL. Database (i.e. oracle and MS SQL)
• knowledge will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Develop and publish website content. Writing stable code. Internet and intranet maintenance. Writing and maintaining code.
• Monitoring the technical performance of internal systems. Debugging code. System documentation. Maintain and customize existing application systems.
• Analyse and implement new requirements. Develop future application systems. Ensuring quality of delivered solution. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognized degree or national diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent qualification. (A+, N+) and 2-3 years’ experience in ICT helpdesk and ITIL certification. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Provide first line support. Provide first level telephone support to the end-user community on hardware, software and network-related problems. Liaise with clients and external vendors on logged calls.
• Log calls with external vendors as per service level agreement and track the resolution of the incident. Classify level, priority and nature of incident/problem. Escalate incidents and problems in the help desk system to other support areas.
• Track activities related to the resolution of the incident/problem. Administration of logged calls. Enhance technical analysis in terms of software/hardware trouble-shooting and problem-solving. Provide advice regarding the set-up, configuration and usage of computers.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognized degree or national diploma in Information Technology or equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years’ experience in IT and network environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Provide desktop /server support. Receive request from help desk. Manage and maintain a virus free network. Install and maintain transversal system (BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL). Receive requests from users.
• Install all systems requested. Installation and maintenance of printing from all systems. Detect and repair faults on LAN/WAN, PC’s, peripherals, network points and software.
• Monitor wide and local area networks. Maintain and repair network faults. Place network points and replace. Monitor and connect IP telephony and video conferencing.
• Receive requests to create virtual boardroom. Create meeting ID for users. Configure switches to communicate with the telephone.  

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognized degree or national diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Coordinate and administer the effective use of commodities in line with the commodity policy.
• Administer and provide advice and support with regard to the commodity policy and the implementation thereof. Attend to audit queries.
• Management of human resources, finance and assets.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree or national diploma in Purchasing Management or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in supply chain management. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure that bid documents are correct and available for issuing to prospective bidders. Issue advertised bids to prospective bidders. Keep record of bids issued to prospective bidders. Execute the administration of the bid adjudication committees.
• Ensure the correctness of recommendations submitted for consideration by the adjudication committees. Arrange bid adjudication committee meetings.
• Compile minutes of the bid adjudication committee meetings. Ensure the execution of the decisions of the bid adjudication committee meetings.
• Ensure that information of the bids approved is captured on National Treasury Contract Information System. Management of human resources, finance and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree or national diploma in Finance related field or relevant qualification plus 3-5 years’ experience. BAS training and advanced MS Excel will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Ensure effective administration. Personnel evaluation and assessment. Internal and external training of personnel. Sub-inventory controller. Control over use of telephone in the office. Application of personnel discipline. Compile financial circulars. Control GUFS.
• Ensure that personnel in the section comply with norms and standards of the directorate. Comply with the responsibilities in Section 45 of the PFMA. Handling of sensitive issues.
• Control over personnel compensation system. Institution/cancellation of state guarantees. Checking captured documents on PERSAL. Control and manage ledger account. Control over all unclaimed salaries. Control over all hand payments. Approve BAS payments advices. Institution/cancellation of bursary debt.
• Check termination of service for correctness. Control over provisional salary debt. Control over PERSAL code absent ledger. Control over claims for pump allowance. Control over salary claims of seconded personnel. Management of human resources, finance and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate three-year degree/diploma with Accounting and/or Management Accounting as major subjects.
• 3-5 years’ proven financial experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage.

DUTIES :

• Monthly funds requisition from National Treasury. Compile the monthly bank reconciliation. Control the Paymaster- General accounts, which includes PMG exceptions, BAS credit transfer account and bank adjustment account.
• Co-ordinate and compile the compliance certificate. Maintenance of departmental debt procedures with regard to cash and cash equivalent.
• Manage the office. Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA. Manage Human Resources, Finances and Assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate three-year degree/diploma with Accounting and/or Management Accounting as major subjects. 3-5 years’ proven financial experience. Computer literate Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Exercise control over receivables and payables. Provide training with regard to clearing of receivables and payables.
• Ensure the closure of the account months and the financial year as well as the financial year end process. Maintenance of departmental procedures with regard to receivables and payables.
• Manage the office. Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree or national diploma in Finance or relevant qualification and 3-5 years’ relevant experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Assist with regards to budget planning and controlling in head office. Serve as a financial agent between the CFO, directorates at head office and the colleges. Give financial advice to our clients, management and other officials. Render budget management at head office.
• Administer maintenance, capturing and distribution of budget for head office. Administer and capture inputs of head office with regard to the MTEF. Render a support service by the Financial Control Office (FCO) in terms of giving financial-and budgetary advice to the directors at head office.
• Render an office support service to the Directorate: Financial Accounting. Ensure that sound systems and procedures for budget management and control are in place. Manage the responsibilities of Section 45 of the PFMA. Ensure that the system of financial management and internal control established for correctional services is carried out within the area of responsibility of that official.
• Effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources within that official’s area of responsibility. Accounting and reporting requirements. Design, implement and maintain accounting systems to ensure complete, valid, accurate and timeous financial/non-financial information.
• Maintenance of appropriate and consistent financial/non-financial reports that satisfy the needs of the users of financial/non-financial information. Guidance on regular performance reporting to management. Management of human resources, finance and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate degree/national diploma in a financial management related field with Cost and Management Accounting as major subjects.
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in budgeting or similar environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Support the Assistant Director with analysis and control of budget and expenditure to advise senior managers on the best decision to take in line with the achievements of the strategic objectives of the department. Ensure economical, effective and efficient utilization of budget allocated to the department. Maintain the master copy of the relevant programmes approved budget and ensure fair distribution, capturing and maintenance thereof on the financial system and monitor budget balancing on BAS on a monthly basis.
• Provide monthly in year monitoring inputs on the relevant programme with regard to state of expenditure as well as anticipated expenditure. Advise on the re-prioritization of funding on detecting planning deviations and report areas of risk to programme manager. Interrogate and report on deviations per month against anticipated revenue and expenditure for that financial year.
• Compilation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual appropriation statement. Monitor the rectification of misallocation of budget as well as the expenditure and compile a variance analysis report on a monthly basis. Advise on adherence to policy and procedure in respect of budget control. Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in section 45 of the PFMA. Management of human resources, finance and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate three-year national diploma or degree in Finance with Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and or Financial Information System as major subjects. 3-5 years’ relevant finance/tax experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Exercise control over expenditure items. Ensuring balancing of the internal charges concept. Control over the revenue items.
• Responsible for checking expenditure against allocated budget. Manage the office. Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA.
• Maintenance of departmental activity procedures. Management of human resources, finance and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree or national diploma in finance related field with Financial Accounting and/or Taxation and /or Management Accounting as major subjects.
• 3-5 years’ relevant finance/tax experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Prepare and submit annual and bi-annual employees tax reconciliation and payments to SARS.
• Responsible for monthly employee’s tax reconciliation and payments to SARS. Manage the checking and control of tax on service terminations on PERSAL.
• Administration of employee’s tax certificates. Clearing suspense accounts on salary related accounts. Management of human resources, finance and assets.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant degree or national diploma in Public Administration/Office Administration or relevant qualification.
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Identify office needs. Ensure effective asset management and utilization of assets for the directorate. Conduct regular assets and inventory counts and inspection.
• Ensure optimal utilization of financial resources and support with regard to budget management in line with the relevant directives and legislations. Perform budget control and ensure enforcement of financial disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedure in the directorate. Management of human resources, finance and assets.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognized national diploma in Information/ Knowledge Management or equivalent. 3-5 years’ relevant experience in working with systems. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Perform data audits on core systems (Admission, Detention Release (A&R) and Community Corrections) and promote data integrity and compliance with the certification of data protocols.
• Participate and facilitate user requirement specification sessions in coordination and cooperation with business and systems development when new relevant systems (within this functionality) are developed. Ensure that the user requirements of business for their requested system(s) are incorporated and reflected in the end product.
• Facilitate and participate in the implementation of the enhancements to the A&R and Community Correction Systems as well as the implementation of new relevant operational systems within this function. Perform required administrative duties, taking minutes at meetings, maintain sound document management in line with DCS requirements.
• Conduct training of users on Community Correction System and relevant operational systems in relation to this functionality. Attend, investigate and resolve all calls/problems logged on Gestionnaire Libre de Parc Informatique (GLPI) system by Correctional Centres and Community Corrections’ officials. Management of human resources, finance and assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognized degree or national diploma in Information Management or relevant qualification.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in records management. Knowledge of the National Archive Act. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Implement and monitor information resources of the organization in terms of the broad policy guidelines contained in the National Archives Act of South Africa.
• Maintain complete information regarding the custody, storage, treatment, filing and disposal of all public records in our care. Overall management of archives sections. Ensure the protection of archives building.
• Perform admission of documentation and research on instructions pertaining to archives. Management of human resources, finance and assets.