DIRECTOR: AREA COMMISSIONER

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/07/12
Salary: R1 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region: Bethal
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Administration / Law / Criminology / Criminal Justice / Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. 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 middle/senior managerial level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial, change and diversity management. Knowledge management and service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication. Honesty and integrity.

Duties

Oversee the effective functioning of incarceration and corrections, parole boards, corporate services, development programmes, care services, correctional centres and community corrections within the management area. Oversee the administration of security systems/programmes including comprehensive risk assessments and programmes to ensure safety. Ensure the implementation and adherence to policies and procedures within the management area. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the geographical location of the management area. Effective management of court appearance of remand detainees. Management of the operational risks within the management area. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Promotion of social responsibility and development of all offenders and parolees subjected to community corrections. Management of performance information.

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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