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DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: DEVELOPMENT

De

Salary band

R 1 582 272

Closing date

18 August 2026

Reference

HO 2026/07/04

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About this role

Department

De

Location

National Head Office: Pretoria

Salary

R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent. 5 years’ experience at a 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 (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Security Clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Knowledge of all relevant legislation, norms and standards. Applied Strategic Thinking, Professional values and attitudes, Leadership interdisciplinary systems. Knowledge of PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. Communication, presentation, report writing, problem solving, negotiation and organising skills. service delivery standards. Developing others (coaching, mentoring, training). Project and programme management. Decision making. Networking/liaison with stakeholders. Conflict management. Analytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice.

Duties

Manage the provision and delivery of psychological services within the department. Manage, develop and design psychological programs for offenders. Develop and manage therapeutic and counselling Services. Manage the provision and delivery of social work services within the department. Ensure the development, alignment, implementation of and compliance with departmental policies, procedures and applicable legislation to social work services. Ensure the provision, maintenance and enhancement of social work programmes and services according to the set standard. Manage and coordinate the provision and delivery of spiritual care services. Manage spiritual care program design and development. Ensure implementation of systems and tools for effective functioning of spiritual care. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.

Enquiries

Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174

Notes

Appointment under the Correctional Service Act P OST 27/09 : DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND PROPERTY

Closing Date

2026-08-18T15:45:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ·An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent
  • ·5 years’ experience at a 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 (required from all applicants prior to appointment)
  • ·Security Clearance
  • ·Computer literate
  • ·Valid driver’s licence
  • ·Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster
  • ·Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended)
  • ·Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates
  • ·Knowledge of all relevant legislation, norms and standards

Key Duties

  • ·Manage the provision and delivery of psychological services within the department
  • ·Manage, develop and design psychological programs for offenders
  • ·Develop and manage therapeutic and counselling Services
  • ·Manage the provision and delivery of social work services within the department
  • ·Ensure the development, alignment, implementation of and compliance with departmental policies, procedures and applicable legislation to social work services
  • ·Ensure the provision, maintenance and enhancement of social work programmes and services according to the set standard
  • ·Manage and coordinate the provision and delivery of spiritual care services
  • ·Manage spiritual care program design and development
  • ·Ensure implementation of systems and tools for effective functioning of spiritual care
  • ·Management of performance information

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  • Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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What is the salary for the DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: DEVELOPMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 582 272. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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