DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Department of Correctional Services

Office of the National Commissioner

Reference number: HO 2026/11/33
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognised National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Management or relevant qualification. 3-5 years middle management experience in a similar environment. Computer literate. Valid drivers’ licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of constitutional values and principles and how they apply to public service delivery. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Political sensitivity and diplomacy. Organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Project management and leadership skills. Confidentiality. Integrity.

Duties

The administration of conference centres. The preparation of meeting venues for meetings chaired by the Commissioner. The making of support arrangements for attendees of meetings chaired by the Commissioner. Coordinating and managing meetings, including preparation of agendas, taking minutes and following up on action items. The administration of documentation in the Office of the Commissioner. The preparation of incoming/outgoing mail. The filing of correspondence. The distribution of correspondence in the office of the Commissioner. The sending/receiving of faxes. The control of use of the photocopier. The control of use of shared equipment. The administration of consumer services to the Office of the Commissioner. Act as inventory controller for the Office of the Commissioner. Requisition of supplies. Deciding on the repair of equipment. Act as financial clerk for the office. Maintaining of budgetary information on estimates and expenditure. Processing of claims for members of the Office of the Commissioner. Ensure the payment of diverse accounts/invoices received at the Office of the Commissioner. The management of secretarial services in the Department. The provision of secretarial services to managers in the Department. The training and development of secretaries in the Department. The development of secretarial policies for the Department. Manage human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

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

Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. 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 26 October 2026.