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COMMUNITY MEMBER

Department of Correctional Services · gauteng

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Closing date

31 August 2026

Reference

EC 2026/08/15

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About this role

Department

Department of Correctional Services

Location

S : Eastern Cape region: Amathole Ref No: EC 2026/08/15 (X2 Posts) East London Ref No: EC 2026/08/16 (X2 Posts) Cradock Ref No: EC 2026/08/17 (X2 Posts) Kirkwood Ref No: EC 2026/08/18 (X2 Posts) Mthatha Ref No: EC 2026/08/19 (X4 Posts) Sada Ref No: EC 2026/08/20 (X2 Posts) St Albans Ref No: EC 2026/08/21 (X2 Posts) Gauteng region: Baviaanspoort Ref No: GP 2026/08/06 (X3 Posts) Krugersdrop Ref No: GP 2026/07/07 (X2 Posts) Johannesburg Ref No: GP 2026/08/08 KwaZulu Natal region: Durban Ref No: KZN 2026/08/15 (X2 Posts) Kokstad Ref No: KZN 2026/08/16 (X2 Posts) Piermaritzburg Ref No: KZN 2026/08/17 (X2 Posts) Ncome Ref No: KZN 2026/08/18 (X2 Posts) Waterval Ref No: KZN 2026/08/19 (X2 Posts) Glencoe Ref No: KZN 2026/08/20 (X2 Posts) Empangeni Ref No: KZN 2026/08/21 (X2 Posts)

Salary

A member of the Board will be remunerated on monthly rates based on category D sub-category D1 of the remuneration of statutory boards as defined by National Treasury.

Requirements

Recognized degree or national diploma in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Community Development, Social Science, Policing or Human Rights related field. 5 years’ experience in community development work and/or Criminal Justice. Previous experience in a decision making capacity will be advantageous. Retired professionals are encouraged to apply. Competencies And Attributes: Communication. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Understanding of the Parole Board System.

Duties

Responsibilities: The successful candidates will be responsible to attend and participate in the decision making role in Parole Board hearings. Act as a facilitator of community reintegration on the part of offenders. Protect the interest of the community, offenders and the state. Ensure objective and fair application of the release policy. Perform ad-hoc tasks as determined by the Board. Ensure confidentiality in terms of Parole Board meetings, decisions and documentation.

Enquiries

Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882. Gauteng Region: Ms Monguai EN Tel No: (012) 420 0174/Ms Feni SAP Te l No: (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179. KwaZulu-Natal Region: Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033)355 7386 / Ms Mbhele S Tel No: (033) 345 7375 /Ms Mkhize AL Te l N o : (033) 345 7370 / Ms Sibisi NSP Tel No: (033) 345 7369.

Notes

Term of office will be for a period of five (5) years or as may be determined by the Minister in line with Section 74 (7) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998. 9

Closing Date

28 August 2026 at 16:00

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About the hiring department

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Requirements

·Recognized degree or national diploma in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Community Development, Social Science, Policing or Human Rights related field
·5 years’ experience in community development work and/or Criminal Justice
·Previous experience in a decision making capacity will be advantageous
·Retired professionals are encouraged to apply
·Competencies And Attributes: Communication
·Client orientation and customer focus
·Problem solving and analysis
·Decision making
·Integrity and honesty
·Confidentiality

Key Duties

·Responsibilities: The successful candidates will be responsible to attend and participate in the decision making role in Parole Board hearings
·Act as a facilitator of community reintegration on the part of offenders
·Protect the interest of the community, offenders and the state
·Ensure objective and fair application of the release policy
·Perform ad-hoc tasks as determined by the Board
·Ensure confidentiality in terms of Parole Board meetings, decisions and documentation

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✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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