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DIRECTOR: HEAD OF CORRECTIONAL CENTRE

Salary band

R 1 340 691

Closing date

18 August 2026

Reference

HO 2026/07/20

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About this role

Department

Location

REF NO: HO 2026/07/20

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration or equivalent. Five (5) years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. 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). Top secret security classification will be an added advantage. Successful completion of corrections science learnership/basic training. Experience and knowledge of the South African Correctional System and Criminal Justice System. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Relevant experience in regulatory framework governing public service planning processes. Extensive experience in collective bargaining mechanisms and traceable experience in ensuring efficient and effective human resource management. In-depth knowledge and experience of the human resources legislation and regulatory framework. Competencies

Duties

Management of all aspects of the Correctional Centre on a day to day basis through the implementation of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998 as amended. Manage the implementation of the imperatives of the White Paper on Corrections. Management of case management administration, security, development and care, unit management and case management committees by ensuring that admission and releases are conducted, property store is secured and reconciliation of offender’s cash, fines and bail payments. Manage operational support services. Foster a working relationship with the Justice Cluster and the community. Monitor, evaluate and take appropriate action in relation to outcomes on the risk trends. Manage internal security by ensuring that standby lists are available, sufficient security in centre and searching is done continuously according to registers etc. Manage external security by ensuring that utilization of offenders at work teams, officials are performing guard duty and manning of tower posts. Manage the development and care functions of offenders. Manage social work services, spiritual/moral development, health functions and hospital services for inmates. Ensure that a consistent system of activities within the centre is developed and regular committee sittings do take place. 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

Closing Date

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

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Requirements

·An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration or equivalent
·Five (5) years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level
·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)
·Top secret security classification will be an added advantage
·Successful completion of corrections science learnership/basic training
·Experience and knowledge of the South African Correctional System and Criminal Justice System
·Computer literate
·Valid driver’s licence
·Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster
·Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended)

Key Duties

·Management of all aspects of the Correctional Centre on a day to day basis through the implementation of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998 as amended
·Manage the implementation of the imperatives of the White Paper on Corrections
·Management of case management administration, security, development and care, unit management and case management committees by ensuring that admission and releases are conducted, property store is secured and reconciliation of offender’s cash, fines and bail payments
·Manage operational support services
·Foster a working relationship with the Justice Cluster and the community
·Monitor, evaluate and take appropriate action in relation to outcomes on the risk trends
·Manage internal security by ensuring that standby lists are available, sufficient security in centre and searching is done continuously according to registers etc
·Manage external security by ensuring that utilization of offenders at work teams, officials are performing guard duty and manning of tower posts
·Manage the development and care functions of offenders
·Manage social work services, spiritual/moral development, health functions and hospital services for inmates

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