ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REMAND DETENTION SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT [NCB3]

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Remand Detention System Management

Reference number: HO 2026/11/09
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 with at least 5 years’ experience gained in supervisory post (NCB 2). Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Analytical thinking skills. Policy review, analysis and development. Human resource management including development and training. Research. Financial management skills. Knowledge and understanding on the development of security systems. Compliance management. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of the safety legislation (construction). Application of safety legislation. Project management. Communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Duties

Management of virtual courts. Co-ordinate the upgrading and refurbishment of Remand Detention Facilities (RDFs). Co-ordinate the installation. Ensure maintenance of equipment. Gathering of statistics and report writing on court appearances. Verification and tracking of RDs. Co-ordinate the installation of APIS system. Ensure maintenance of equipment. Gathering of statistics and report writing on the tracking of RDs. Development of training framework for officials working in RDFs. Evaluation of safety and security tenders. Development of policies regarding RDFs. Review of operational policies. Assist in development of orientation programmes. Assist in policy development with regard to systems in RDFs. Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications. Effective and efficient use of detention management system and management information system. Ensure data integrity. Ensure the effective and efficient use of MIS on remand detention issues. Upgrading of RDFs. Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications for RDFs. Co-ordinate inputs with regard to feasibility study. 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 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 24 October 2026.