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REGIONAL MANAGER: KWA-ZULU NATAL MANAGEMENT REGION

Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

JI 39/2026

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Department

Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services

Directorate

Regional Coordination and Oversight

Location

Durban

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package that needs to be structured)

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate), bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Criminology/Penology/Public Administration/Public Management/Corrections Management or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA. Will serve as an advantage: Postgraduate qualification in Public Management, Corrections, Criminology or Governance, Management Development Programme. Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in corrections, criminal justice, oversight, inspections, investigations, compliance monitoring or related environment. Minimum 3 years' experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent supervisory/management level. A valid driver’s licence. Experience managing personnel, coordinating operational activities, producing management reports and engaging stakeholders at management level. Strong recommendation experience in correctional services, human rights monitoring, inspections and investigations, complaints management and compliance monitoring. Skills and competencies: strategic capability, leadership and people management, programme and project management, financial management, change management, stakeholder management, report writing, conflict resolution, investigation and analytical skills, decision making, communication skills, policy interpretation, public sector administration, computer literacy and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties

Manage and coordinate regional oversight, inspection, investigation, complaints and mandatory reporting programmes. Manage and monitor the performance of Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCVs) and Visitors' Committees within the region. Coordinate stakeholder engagement and represent JICS in regional forums and structures. Monitor compliance with the Correctional Services Act, JICS policies and relevant legislative frameworks. Manage the implementation of corrective actions arising from inspections, investigations, complaints and mandatory reporting processes. Manage the human, financial, asset and administrative resources of the region. Compile and submit regional performance, oversight and management reports. Provide strategic and operational support to the Director: Regional Coordination and Oversight.

Enquiries

Mr P Mxinzeleli Tel No: (012) 321 0303

Closing Date

2026-09-04T16:00:00+02:00

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About the hiring department

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Requirements

  • ·Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate), bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Criminology/Penology/Public Administration/Public Management/Corrections Management or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA
  • ·Will serve as an advantage: Postgraduate qualification in Public Management, Corrections, Criminology or Governance, Management Development Programme
  • ·Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in corrections, criminal justice, oversight, inspections, investigations, compliance monitoring or related environment
  • ·Minimum 3 years' experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent supervisory/management level
  • ·A valid driver’s licence
  • ·Experience managing personnel, coordinating operational activities, producing management reports and engaging stakeholders at management level
  • ·Strong recommendation experience in correctional services, human rights monitoring, inspections and investigations, complaints management and compliance monitoring
  • ·Skills and competencies: strategic capability
  • ·leadership and people management
  • ·programme and project management

Key Duties

  • ·Manage and coordinate regional oversight, inspection, investigation, complaints and mandatory reporting programmes
  • ·Manage and monitor the performance of Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCVs) and Visitors' Committees within the region
  • ·Coordinate stakeholder engagement and represent JICS in regional forums and structures
  • ·Monitor compliance with the Correctional Services Act, JICS policies and relevant legislative frameworks
  • ·Manage the implementation of corrective actions arising from inspections, investigations, complaints and mandatory reporting processes
  • ·Manage the human, financial, asset and administrative resources of the region
  • ·Compile and submit regional performance, oversight and management reports
  • ·Provide strategic and operational support to the Director: Regional Coordination and Oversight

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
  • 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
  • Submit your complete application package to sprecruit40@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the REGIONAL MANAGER: KWA-ZULU NATAL MANAGEMENT REGION position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. 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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