SENIOR CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: PLACEMENT POLICY [NCB2]

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Pre-Release

Reference number: HO 2026/11/19
Salary: R446 457 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. At least 5 years relevant experience in a production post (NCB1). Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Conflict resolution. Report writing. Presentation skills. Problem solving. Team leadership. Facilitation skills. Analytical skills. Policy interpretation. Assertiveness. Plan and organize. Client orientation. Good communication skills. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Applied strategic thinking and willingness to travel. Service delivery. Client orientation. Confident and independent.

Duties

Provide support regarding the development and maintenance of policy on day parole, parole, correctional supervision, release on medical grounds and correctional supervision. Assist with the monitoring and implementation of policy. Establish monitoring mechanism. Evaluate execution of policy. Assist with the updating of departmental orders. Revise orders, consult, and update. Document control. Maintenance of the documentation of the Sub-Directorate. Keep record of the issuing and return of documents. Management of human resources, finances and assets.

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 Correctional 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.