ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: HR Support

Reference number: HO 2026/11/50
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: National Head Office: HR System and Support
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognised Degree/ National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar environment and 3 years should be at supervisory level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Employee incentives policy and processes. Knowledge of DPSA incentive policy framework and related circulars. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act. HR mandates regarding employee incentives. Knowledge of organisational structure. Public Service Act and regulations. Collective agreements with regard to employee incentives. Career management strategy. Knowledge of Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc. Project management principles. Delegations of authority. The ability to access and interpret required management information. Applied strategic thinking. communication, presentations, developing others (coaching, mentoring, training, supervisory, problem-solving, networking / liaison with stakeholders, negotiation and listening skills. Technical report writing. Analytical thinking policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation.

Duties

Coordinate the implementation of employee incentive programmes. Coordinate the implementation of employee incentive programmes, including performance bonuses, pay progression and long-service recognition awards. Conduct research and policy support on employee incentives. Conduct research and benchmarking on employee incentive practices within the public service and relevant sectors. Monitor compliance and reporting on employee incentives. Monitor compliance with employee incentive policies, directives and applicable legislative frameworks. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

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

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.