REGIONAL COMMISSIONER

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/07/03
Salary: R1 919 241 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape region
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Administration / Law / Criminology / 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). 8 -10 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Sound knowledge of the SA Correctional System and understanding the functioning of the Criminal Justice System. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice Systems 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. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Programme 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

Provide strategic leadership in ensuring effective, efficient and economic management of the region to realise policy outcomes. Manage the provision of care programmes to maintain the personal well-being of offenders. Manage the provision of programmes aimed at the development of offenders. Manage the rendering of security services to personnel, service providers, public, offenders and any other departmental operation. Management of Justice, Crime Prevention, Security cluster and other stakeholders in the region. Manage the development and implementation of after care services to offenders. Manage the development and implementation of correctional programmes to correct offending behaviour. Effective risk management to ensure compliance with the risk management plan of the department. Management of human resources, finance, assets and 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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