AREA COORDINATOR: FINANCE

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/07/18
Salary: R1 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: KwaZulu Natal Region: Durban Management Area
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Financial and Management Accounting or equivalent. Five (5) years of experience at a middle/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). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster and White Paper on Corrections in South Africa and White Paper on Remand Detainees. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Understanding of Treasury Regulations, Tax Legislation, BAS system, LOGIS, PERSAL and Supply Chain Management processes. Competencies and Attributes: Communication skills. Financial and management accounting knowledge. Managerial skills. Change management skills. Strategic leadership. Understanding of broader public service transformation processes. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to network. Integrity and honesty. Service delivery and client orientation. Project and programme management. Ability to make and implement decisions.

Duties

Manage and render supply chain management services in the management area. Coordinate the rendering of procurement and demand services. Render logistics and disposal management services. Manage and render financial and management accounting services in the management area. Manage and monitor the effective utilisation of the management area budget. Manage the collection of revenue in the management area. Manage and render financial accounting services in the management area. Render and monitor expenditure control. Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance to set internal controls within the department. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.

Where to send your application

Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and send your complete application to: The Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Corner WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Corner Church and Schubart Street) OR you can submit your application online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/

Enquiries

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

Note

Appointment under the Correctional Service Act

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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