CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: INCARCERATION AND CORRECTIONS

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/07/01
Salary: R1 919 241 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Behavioural Sciences/ Social Sciences/Public Administration or equivalent as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). (8) Years’ senior managerial level experience 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). Security Clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Knowledge of all legislation, norms and standards that governs health care. Understanding of DCS Environment, parole administration, tracing, community mobilisation, corrections management, remand detention, management of overcrowding, security, continuous risk assessment tool, personal development, relevant prescripts, case management, social cohesiveness, screening and assessment, care planning and coordination. Quality improvement. PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. Applied strategic thinking, communication, project management, presentations, report writing skills. Service delivery standards. Developing others (coaching, mentoring, training). Project and programme management. Decision making, problem solving, networking / liaison with stakeholders, negotiation, organising, conflict management and analytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice. Information collection.

Duties

Manage incarceration and design, develop and review policies, procedures and guidelines for inmate management within the Department of Correctional Services in line with the Correctional Services Act and the White Paper on Corrections. Review and evaluate inmate management processes such as inmate discipline, re-integration, and inmate investigations. Ensure effective correctional security operations and the safe custody of all incarcerated persons, while maintaining a safe and secure environment that supports the rehabilitation of offenders and those under community corrections. Ensure safe and secure DCS facilities and provide security standards services with respect to DCS. Design, develop and facilitate infrastructure and facilities maintenance programmes. Ensure that facilities are kept at required minimum standards set out by the relevant legislation, national and local standards, in particular, DCS requirements. 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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