Assistant Director: Physical Security
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office, South Africa
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: HO 2026/11/43 REQUIREMENTS: Recognised three (3) year Degree in Criminal Justice field or relevant qualification. 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar environment. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management, facilitation, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation, conflict management, report -writing, time management and negotiation skills. Confidentiality, coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service policy, Correctional Service Act and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty, assertiveness, willingness to travel, influence and impact, decision making, problem-solving skills, networking / liaison with stakeholders. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act. DUTIES: Development and implementation of security policy and procedures. Conduct security threat and risk assessments for DCS. Analyse the risk assessment documents/ reports. Co-ordinate and ensure existence of reliable security systems. Conduct security breach i nvestigations. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of security measures and procedures. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. Directorate: Security Standards and Management
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