ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL SECURITY

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Security Standards and Management

Reference number: HO 2026/11/43
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognised three (3) year Degree in Criminal Justice field or relevant qualification. 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar environment. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management, facilitation, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation, conflict management, report-writing, time management and negotiation skills. Confidentiality, coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service policy, Correctional Service Act and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty, assertiveness, willingness to travel, influence and impact, decision making, problem-solving skills, networking / liaison with stakeholders.

Duties

Development and implementation of security policy and procedures. Conduct security threat and risk assessments for DCS. Analyse the risk assessment documents/ reports. Co-ordinate and ensure existence of reliable security systems. Conduct security breach investigations. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of security measures and procedures. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

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.