This vacancy has closed. It closed on 18 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/07/05
Salary: R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Building Sciences or equivalent. Registration with Building related professional body. 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). Five [5] Years of experience at a senior managerial level. 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: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Pandramme and project management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making. Transformation management. Influencing and impact. Policy development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills. Diversity management. Negotiation skills. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations and time management. Accountability. Diplomacy and tact. Policy development and implementation. Good corporate governance principles.

Duties

Manage and ensure the upgrading of existing buildings, building of new facilities or replacement of facilities. Manage the stakeholder relations with the Department of Public Works and IDT. Provide leadership and strategic direction within the Chief Directorate. Manage compliance to Government-wide Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA). Establish cost-effective (i.e maximum and minimum) size of correctional centres that include SIR project and other projects. 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 24 October 2026.