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DIRECTOR: AREA COMMISSIONER

De · eastern cape

Salary band

R 1 340 691

Closing date

18 August 2026

Reference

HO 2026/07/11

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About this role

Department

Location

Eastern Cape region: East London Ref No: HO 2026/07/10)

Salary

R1 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Administration / Law / Criminology / Criminal Justice / Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. 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). Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended).

Duties

Oversee the effective functioning of incarceration and corrections, parole boards, corporate services, development programmes, care services, correctional centres and community corrections within the management area. Oversee the administration of security systems/programmes including comprehensive risk assessments and programmes to ensure safety. Ensure the implementation and adherence to policies and procedures within the management area. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the geographical location of the management area. Effective management of court appearance of remand detainees. Management of the operational risks within the management area. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Promotion of social responsibility and development of all offenders and parolees subjected to community corrections. Management of performance information.

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

Closing Date

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

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Requirements

·An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Administration / Law / Criminology / Criminal Justice / Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
·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)
·Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level
·Computer literate
·Valid driver’s licence
·Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture
·Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended)

Key Duties

·Oversee the effective functioning of incarceration and corrections, parole boards, corporate services, development programmes, care services, correctional centres and community corrections within the management area
·Oversee the administration of security systems/programmes including comprehensive risk assessments and programmes to ensure safety
·Ensure the implementation and adherence to policies and procedures within the management area
·Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the geographical location of the management area
·Effective management of court appearance of remand detainees
·Management of the operational risks within the management area
·Management of human resource, finance and assets
·Promotion of social responsibility and development of all offenders and parolees subjected to community corrections
·Management of performance information

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✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 340 691. 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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