Assistant Director: Remand Detention Systems and Support [NCB3]
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office, South Africa
- Salary
- R526 935 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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REF NO: HO 2026/11/09 REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences with at least 5 years’ experience gained in supervisory post (NCB 2). Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Analytical thinking skills. Policy review, analysis and development. Human resource management including development and training. Research. Financial management skills. Knowledge and understanding on the development of securit y systems. Compliance management. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of the safety legislation (construction). Application of safety legislation. Project management. Communication, report writing and presentation skills. NOTE: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act. DUTIES: Management of virtual courts. Co-ordinate the upgrading and refurbishment of Remand Detention Facilities (RDFs). Co-ordinate the installation. Ensure maintenance of equipment. Gathering of statistics and report writing on court appearances. Verification and tracking of RDs. Co- ordinate the installation of APIS system. Ensure maintenance of equipment. Gathering of statistics and report writing on the tracking of RDs. Development of training framework for officials working in RDFs. Evaluation of safety and security tenders. Development of policies regarding RDFs. Review of operational policies. Assist in development of orientation programmes. Assist in policy development with regard to systems in RDFs. Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications. Effective and efficient use of detention management system and management information system. Ensure data integrity. Ensure the effective and effici ent use of MIS on remand detention issues. Upgrading of RDFs. Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications for RDFs. Co-ordinate inputs with regard to feasibility study. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets. SALARY: R526 935 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: Remand Detention System Management
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