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De
Salary band
R 1 582 272
Closing date
18 August 2026
Reference
HO 2026/07/04
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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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