DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EXTERNAL TRAINING AND BURSARIES

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: External Training and Standards

Reference number: HO 2026/11/37
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 Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Development or relevant qualification. 3-5 years relevant experience in Human Resources Development/Management at supervisory/management at an ASD level. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Facilitation and presentation, project management, communication and marketing, report writing, database management, generic management, analytical, negotiation, transformation and change management skills. Assertiveness, decisiveness, customer service orientation, tolerant, initiative, emotional intelligence, honesty and integrity.

Duties

Management of bursaries. Coordinate bursary needs analysis in line with DCS priorities. Ensure effective management of bursary case files. Coordination of attendance of conferences, symposia, workshops and externally scheduled training interventions. Establish and maintain a database of accredited service providers. Ensure the approval of attendance of training interventions. Provision of auxiliary support services. Establish and maintain a learner records database. Coordinate the finances and supply chain management systems. Render administrative functions. Determine resource requirements and manage all employee related matters in the sub-directorate.

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 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 24 October 2026.