AREA COMMISSIONER X8 POSTS at DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
- phumudzoprimley82
- May 17
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Updated: May 21
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
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 considered.
APPLICATIONS: All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment response E-mails stated below.
CLOSING DATE: 02 June 2025 @ 15h45.
POST 16/16 : DIRECTOR: AREA COMMISSIONER
SALARY : R1 238 355 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Eastern Cape region: Kirkwood Ref No: HO 2025/05/10
Free State and Northern Cape region: Kroonstad Ref No: HO 2025/05/11
Gauteng region: Modderbee Ref No: HO 2025/05/12
Zonderwater Ref No: HO 2025/05/13 (Re-advertisement)
KwaZulu Natal region: Ncome Ref No: HO 2025/05/14
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region: Barberton Ref No: HO 2025/05/15
Western Cape region: Breede River Ref No: HO 2025/05/16
Voorberg Ref No: HO 2025/05/17
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration/LLB/Criminology/Criminal Justice/Social Sciences or equivalent qualification. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. (5) years’ experienc
e at a middle management/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. 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 : 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. Promotion of social responsibility and development of all offenders and parolees subjected to community corrections. Management of performance information. Management of human resource, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: (012) 307 2079 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 858
APPLICATIONS : 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/ Mr Ndonyela N (043) 706 7883.
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 Mkuni NJ (051) 404 0268/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Moreki-Rathaba MP/ Ms. Ramncwana B (051) 404 0283.
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: Mr Y Naidoo (012) 307 2079 / Ms TP Ngobeni (012) 305 8589.
Kwa-Zulu 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: Ms Mchunu GJ (033) 355 7386/ Ms Mkhize AL (033) 355 7370/ Mr Khumalo SB (033) 033 355 7368.
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 Ziqubu Z (012) 306 2025/ 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.
NOTE : 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 9 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,National Departments
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