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  • Full Time
  • Gauteng, South Africa

South African Department of Correctional Services

The Department of Correctional Services is a government department in South Africa. It manages the country’s prison system. The department employs around 34,000 staff members and oversees 240 prisons that house about 189,748 inmates.

 

Director: Correctional Administration

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location South Africa
  • Job Field Administration / Secretarial

Requirements:

  • An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) recognized by SAQA in Behavioural or Social Sciences, or equivalent.
  • Five years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level in a similar environment.
  • Knowledge of the South African Correctional and Criminal Justice system.
  • A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) from the National School of Government (NSG) is required.
  • Computer literacy.
  • A valid driver’s licence.

Required Knowledge:

  • Understanding of the Justice Cluster dynamics.
  • Knowledge of public service policies and laws, including the Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and especially the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended.
  • Experience in public service planning processes.
  • Knowledge of collective bargaining and human resource management.
  • In-depth understanding of human resources laws and regulations.

Competencies and Attributes:

  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Financial management.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Change management.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Time management.
  • Understanding of public service policies and laws.
  • Service delivery and innovation.
  • People management and empowerment.
  • Client orientation and customer focus.
  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Project management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and analyze performance data.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership on plans and activities.
  • Develop, review, and improve policies, procedures, standards, systems, and controls for incarceration and corrections.
  • Support and ensure compliance with laws and policies on unit management and work opportunities for inmates.
  • Coordinate strategies to reduce overcrowding.
  • Monitor compliance and improve services through visits and evaluations.
  • Attend meetings with stakeholders.
  • Liaise with internal teams, government, and non-government organizations.
  • Manage human resources, finances, and assets.
  • Handle performance information.

Deadline: 21st November 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the South African Department of Correctional Services official channels.

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