ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REMAND DETENTION: ADMISSION AND RELEASE [NCB3]

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Remand Administration and Case Flow

Reference number: HO 2026/11/10
Salary: R526 935 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. At least 5 years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post (NBC2). Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training. Experience in departmental management information system (MIS) will be added as advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management. Problem solving and decision making. Facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control. Project management and presentation skills. Conflict management. Training and development. Communication. Report writing. Coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Influence and impact.

Duties

Development, analysis and evaluation of remand detention policies and procedures. Participate in the policy and procedure formulation with regard to admission and releases of remand detainees. Assist with the development and monitoring tools to observe implemented policy and procedures on all remand detainees including special categories. Report on internal and external audits and ensure compliance or corrective actions. Monitor the implementation of bail protocol and relevant sections of Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 and Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 on remand detainees. Monitor the RD tool. Information analysis and writing. Monitor the implementation of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and submission of reports to the intersectoral cluster on child justice. Manage the wearing of uniform of remand detainees. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Manage compliance with the department supply chain management policy within remand detention.

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 Correctional Services 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 26 October 2026.