Assistant Director x52 posts at Det of Correctional Services for skilled candidates (Safety Management, Criminology)
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- Nov 22
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
APPLICATIONS : Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your
application form (Z83) and post or email your complete application to the
address as indicated below: Send your complete application to:
Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London OR hand deliver at: Moore
Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211 OR you can email
your application to ECHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z
(043) 706 7866/ Ms Mgugudo N (043) 706 7882
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free
State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein,
9300 or hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein,
9300 or you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact
persons: Ms Mokuni NJ/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Ramncwana B/ Ms Radebe T
(0823069027).
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng, Recruitment
Section, P/Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East
Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield or you can email your application to
GPHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/ Ms
Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.
National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post
Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at:
124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De
Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) or
you can email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact
persons: Ms NS Khumalo (012) 305 8589.
KwaZulu Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: Kwa-Zulu Natal,
Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 or hand deliver at:
Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg,
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact
persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/ Ms Zuma NI (033) 033 355 7367.
Limpopo, Mpumalanga And North West Region: The Regional
Commissioner Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West, Recruitment Section,
P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase
(Proes) & Paul Kruger Street, 196 Masada Building, 09th Floor, Pretoria, 0001
OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons:
Mr Buthelezi Z (012) 306 2037/ Ms Nomvela PM (012) 306 2033/ Ms Lekhuleni
TD (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape,
Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 or hand deliver at:
Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460 OR you can email your application to
WCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba (021) 550 6014 /
Ms A Reddy (021) 559 7929 / Mr S Sikisazane (021) 558 0108 / Ms NC Sotyibi
(021) 558 0518.
CLOSING DATE : 05 December 2025 @ 15h45. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to
ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date.
POST 43/08 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRACTITIONER
SALARY : R468 459 per annum
CENTRE : Gauteng Region (8 posts):
Leeuwkop Ref No: GP 2025/11/02
Kgosi Mampuru II Ref No: GP 2025/11/03
Bavianspoort Ref No: GP 2025/11/04
Zonderwater Ref No: GP 2025/11/05
Johannesburg Ref No: GP 2025/11/06
Boksburg Ref No: GP 2025/11/07
Modderbee Ref No: GP 2025/11/08
Krugersdorp Ref No: GP 2025/11/09
KwaZulu-Natal Region (7 posts):
Pietermaritzburg Ref No: KZN 2025/11/02
Durban Ref No: KZN 2025/11/03
Empangeni Ref No: KwaZulu 2025/11/04
Waterval Ref No: KZN 2025/11/05
Ncome Ref No: KZN 2025/11/06
Glencoe Ref No: KZN 2025/11/07
Kokstad Ref No: KZN 2025/11/08
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northwest Region (8 posts):
Polokwane Ref No: LMN 2025/11/02
Barberton Ref No: LMN 2025/11/03
Bethal Ref No: LMN 2025/11/04
Klerksdorp Ref No: LMN 2025/11/05
Rooigrond Ref No: LMN 2025/11/06
Rustenburg Ref No: LMN 2025/11/07
Thohoyandou Ref No: LMN 2025/11/08
Witbank Ref No: LMN 2025/11/09
Eastern Cape Region (6 posts):
St Albans Ref No: EC 2025/11/02
Amatole Ref No: EC 2025/11/03
Kirkwood Ref No: EC 2025/11/04
East London Ref No: EC 2025/11/05
Sada Ref No: EC 2025/11/06
Mthatha Ref No: EC 2025/11/07
Western Cape Region (10 posts)
Pollsmoor Ref No: WC 2025/11/02
Drakenstein Ref No: WC 2025/11/03
Brandvlei Ref No: WC 2025/11/04
Allandale Ref No: WC 2025/11/05
Goodwood Ref No: WC 2025/11/06
Southern Cape Ref No: WC 2025/11/07
West Coast Ref No: WC 2025/11/08
Voorberg Ref No: WC 2025/11/09
Overberg Ref No: WC 2025/11/10
Breede River Ref No: WC 2025/11/11
Free State and Northern Cape Region (7 posts):
Groenpunt Ref No: FSNC 2025/11/02
Grootvlei Ref No: FSNC 2025/11/03
Colesberg Ref No: FSNC 2025/11/04
Kimberley Ref No: FSNC 2025/11/05
Upington Ref No: FSNC 2025/11/06
Goedemoed Ref No: FSNC 2025/11/07
Bizzah Makhate Ref No: FSNC 2025/11/08
REQUIREMENTS : Recognised National Diploma /Degree in Safety Management or equivalent
qualification. 3- 5 years’ supervisory experience in an occupational health and
safety environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies
and Attributes: Knowledge of COID, OHS Act, Occupational Health and Safety
policy and processes framework, HR Mandates regarding employee
occupational health and safety and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of
collective Agreements with regard to employee occupational health and safety.
Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to
performance assessment policies regulations and acts. Knowledge of Basic
Conditions of Employment Act, DCS Financial Policy regarding claims,
expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc; Project management
principles. PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure & reporting.
The ability to access and interpret required management information. Good
communication, presentation, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Networking / liaison with stakeholders. Policy development, analysis,
monitoring, evaluation and implementation.
DUTIES : Facilitate the implementation of OHS as incorporated in the Integrated
Employee Health and Wellness (IEHW) policy and procedure. Disseminate the
OHS and COID Acts. Display and post OHS and COID SHERQ policy
statement in a prominent place. Conduct awareness in terms of the act.
Orientate OHS Area Coordinators. Monitor compliance of occupational health
and safety in terms of COID Acts within the management area. Conduct OHS
and COID inspections. Conduct OHS and COID audits in the management
area. Monitor and facilitate the appointment and training of OHS committee
representatives within the management area. Act a secretariat to all OHS
Committee meetings and provide advice. Ensure effective functioning of all the
level one and two OHS committees’ meetings. Check the availability IOD
registers. Ensure that incidents in the management area are reported to the
management area office and head office within the prescribed time frames.
Establish partnership with local hospitals and medical practitioners and ensure that all medical accounts are handled. Review OHS inspection tool timeously.
Monitor and promote corporate culture of safety, health, environment, risk and
quality (SHERQ) in the management area. Facilitate the implementation of
SHERQ. Ensure effective functioning of all the level one and two OHS
committees’ meetings. Monitor the activities of mandatory contractors during
the construction period and contracted workers. Ensure a waste management
plan is available. Evaluate contractor’s safety files and monitor compliance
thereof. Conduct OHS and COID awareness programmes. Identify training
needs for OHS Statutory. Facilitate the refresher training of the OHS Statutory
training. Ensure that all the Section 24, OHS incidents and accidents are
investigated and reported to the department of Labour. Monitor effective
reporting and administration of COID and medical accounts claims. Facilitate
the implementation of corrective measure in order to mitigate SHERQ risks.
Facilitate risk assessment with the affected party. Conduct hazard identification
and risk assessment. Ensure that the recommendations of the risk
assessments are implemented in the management areas. Ensure all control
measures are in place. Facilitate the provisions of medical assertive devices to
affected employees due to injury on duty. Monitor the implementations of
processed corrective measures following inspections and audits in the
management area. Ensure that occupational hygiene surveys are conducted.
Ensure medical examination is conducted for officials working at the hazardous
areas. Maintain and review the risk register. Submit inspection and audit
reports to the supervisor and to head office. Coordinate and facilitate
emergency preparedness plan and response procedure within the
management area. Ensure the availability of approved emergency evacuation
procedures of the work areas. Ensure that evacuation drills are conducted.
Ensure all signage’s are installed. Ensure emergency evacuation is approved
by the municipality. Ensure availability of first aid boxes, service fire
extinguishers and fire hose rails in the designated areas. Ensure the assembly
point is identified with a signage in a conspicuous area.
ENQUIRIES : Gauteng Region: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/ Ms Feni SAP (012) 420
0173/ (012) 420 0179.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mkuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 3069027)
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Buthelezi Z (012) 306
2037/ Ms Nomvela PM (012) 306 2033/ Ms Lekhuleni TD (012) 306 2034.
Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/ Ms Mgugudo N (043)
706 7882.
KwaZulu Natal Region: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/ Ms Zuma NI (033) 033
355 7367.
Western Cape Region: Ms NA Mdladlamba (021) 550 6014 / Ms A Reddy
(021) 559 7929 / Mr S Sikisazane (021) 558 0108 / Ms NC Sotyibi (021) 558
0518.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 43/07 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CRIMINOLOGIST
SALARY : R582 444 per annum
CENTRE : Gauteng Region Ref No: GP 2025/11/01
KwaZulu-Natal Region Ref No: KZN 2025/11/01
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region Ref No: LMN 2025/11/01
Eastern Cape Region Ref No: EC 2025/11/01
Western Cape Region Ref No: WC 2025/11/01
Free State and Northern Cape Region Ref No: FSNC 2025/11/01
REQUIREMENTS : Recognised Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Criminology. 6-10 years relevant
or related experience. Background in working on behavioural
assessment/profiling in the corrections/justice cluster will be an added
advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And
Attributes In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional
environment. Communication, negotiation, analytical and report writing skills.
Project and programme management. Problem solving, decision making and
analysis. Change, stakeholder and people management. Confidentiality,
integrity and honesty. Diplomacy, tactful and assertiveness. Ability to network.
Resilient, influence and impact. Good communication, report writing, research
and development skills.
DUTIES : Conduct risk assessment. Render induction assessment of high risk/high
profile individuals to assess pattern of actions, demographics and motivation
as well as other crime characteristics. Render risk management assessment
to assess problematic and deficit areas and refer for professional intervention.
Pre-parole assessment to assess progress of rehabilitation and risks and
predictors for reoffending. Conduct behavioural assessment research. Interact
with offenders to understand their criminal behaviour and determine their
offending history and future risk of offending. Analyse and advise on
criminality/risk behaviour occurring inside the management area. Compile data
and form intact reports on crime/criminal related behaviours. Interview
offenders to determine the effects of rehabilitation programmes and readiness
for parole in terms of their risk for reoffending. Compilation and pro-vision of
profile/criminologist report to Case Management Committees (CMC)
/Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards (CSPB) to enhance decision
making process. Identify problematic criminal behaviour and recommend
referral to professionals. Apply wide range of theories and scientific academic
literature to explain criminal behaviour. Assist in compilation and quality
checking of profiles (G326) prior to submission to the CSPB. Contribute in the
development, compilation and implementation of the criminogenic risk
assessment/profiling tools for offenders. Identify shortfalls in the assessment,
classification and profiling of offenders. Conduct research and assist
criminologist sub directorate to improve offender risk profiling tools. Develop
remedial action in addressing shortfalls identified. Provide orientation and
capacity building of correctional assessment officials and other officials in the
area of work to improve offender risk assessment and profiling practice.
Conduct research in respect of all assessment tools. Promote criminological
activities and awareness. Plan and organize awareness campaigns. Cre-ate
and develop information leaflets. Research the effects of gangsterism within
correctional facilities. Liaise with relevant DCS officials, professional officials
and external stakeholders with regard to criminological theories, recidivism
risks and patterns. Promote partnerships with communities and NGO’s to
promote successful integration. Management of performance information,
finances, human resources and assets ENQUIRIES : Gauteng Region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/ Ms Feni SAP (012)
420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B Tel No: (0823069027)
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012)
306 2037/ Ms Nomvela PM (012) 306 2033/ Ms Lekhuleni TD (012) 306 2034.
Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/ Ms Mgugudo N
(043) 706 7882.
KwaZulu Natal Region: Mr Singh M Tel No: (033) 355 7380/ Ms Zuma NI (033)
033 355 7367.
Western Cape Region: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014 / Ms A
Reddy (021) 559 7929 / Mr S Sikisazane (021) 558 0108 / Ms NC Sotyibi (021)
558 0518.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
NOTE: Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. Kindly Indicate The reference number on the subject line for emailed applications. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be 7 considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability. A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for SMS posts prior to appointment. The full details of the SMS preentry course are obtainable on: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training course/smspre-entry-programme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competencybased assessment). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject line for emailed applications.
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