Deputy Commissioner: Development

POST 27/08 : DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: DEVELOPMENT REF NO: HO 2026/07/04

SALARY : R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Sciences/Social

Sciences or equivalent. 5 years’ experience at a 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). Security

Clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge:

Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of the

public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and

Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111

of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge and

understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Knowledge of all

relevant legislation, norms and standards. Applied Strategic Thinking,

Professional values and attitudes, Leadership interdisciplinary systems.

Knowledge of PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and

reporting. Communication, presentation, report writing, problem solving,

negotiation and organising skills. service delivery standards. Developing others

(coaching, mentoring, training). Project and programme management.

Decision making. Networking/liaison with stakeholders. Conflict management.

Analytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and

implementation advice.

DUTIES : Manage the provision and delivery of psychological services within the

department. Manage, develop and design psychological programs for

offenders. Develop and manage therapeutic and counselling Services. Manage

the provision and delivery of social work services within the department.

Ensure the development, alignment, implementation of and compliance with

departmental policies, procedures and applicable legislation to social work

services. Ensure the provision, maintenance and enhancement of social work

programmes and services according to the set standard. Manage and

coordinate the provision and delivery of spiritual care services. Manage

spiritual care program design and development. Ensure implementation of

systems and tools for effective functioning of spiritual care. Management of

performance information. Management of human resources, finances and

assets.

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

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent. 5 years’ experience at a 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). Security Clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Knowledge of all relevant legislation, norms and standards. Applied Strategic Thinking, Professional values and attitudes, Leadership interdisciplinary systems. Knowledge of PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. Communication, presentation, report writing, problem solving, negotiation and organising skills. service delivery standards. Developing others (coaching, mentoring, training). Project and programme management. Decision making. Networking/liaison with stakeholders. Conflict management. Analytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice.

Manage the provision and delivery of psychological services within the department. Manage, develop and design psychological programs for offenders. Develop and manage therapeutic and counselling Services. Manage the provision and delivery of social work services within the department. Ensure the development, alignment, implementation of and compliance with departmental policies, procedures and applicable legislation to social work services. Ensure the provision, maintenance and enhancement of social work programmes and services according to the set standard. Manage and coordinate the provision and delivery of spiritual care services. Manage spiritual care program design and development. Ensure implementation of systems and tools for effective functioning of spiritual care. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.

Appointment under the Correctional Service Act Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. 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. A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required from all applicants prior to appointment. The full details of the SMS pre-entry course are obtainable on: Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) | thensg 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/s and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts 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 will be taken on the day of the interview. All shortlisted candidates 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 competency- based assessment). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. 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 separate and complete application for each post you are applying for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. 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. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. OTHER POSTS