DIRECTOR: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/07/21
Salary: R1 340 691 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

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 07) as recognised by SAQA in Information and Knowledge Management or equivalent. Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level 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). In-depth knowledge of information and records management. 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 and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Strategic capability and leadership. Training and development. Project and programme management. Financial management and Transformation management. Change management. High level of integrity and honesty. Coaching and mentoring. Good work ethic. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations. Service delivery and client orientation. Accountability. Plan, organise, lead and control. Policy development. Diversity management. Facilitation, communication, conceptual, problem solving, decision making and presentation skills.

Duties

Information governance and records management. Oversee implementation of departmental records management framework. Oversee knowledge management and institutional learning. Manage knowledge management strategy implementation. PAIA Administration and access to information. Management of PAIA requests. POPIA compliance and personal information protection. Develop and implement POPIA policies, procedures and compliance roadmap. Capacity building and compliance culture. Develop and implement training and awareness programmes. 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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