Deputy Commissioner: Human Resource Development
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office, South Africa
- Salary
- R1 582 272 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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REF NO: HO 2026/11/03 REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Development/Public Administration or relevant qualification. Five (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 and should be submitted prior to appointment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of Public Service Policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act, Regulations and Labour Relations Act). Competencies And Attributes: Financial Management skills. Strategic capability and leadership. Policy development. Communication. Project and programme management. Transformation management, Change management. Client 4 5 Orientation and customer focus. Pro blem solving and analysis. Service delivery innovation. Decision making. People Management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Diplomacy and tactful. Influence and impact. NOTE: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Correctional Services Act. DUTIES: Provide strategic leadership and direction for the chief directorate. Establishing strategic direction of the Department to ensure alignment with its objective. Monitor and ensure the implementation of the strategic plans. Development, management and monit oring of DCS training and development strategy. Develop, implement and manage the career management and succession planning programmes. Management and implementation of a performance management system linked to the strategic outcomes, functional responsibilities and individual performance. Foster effective relationships with all the relevant role players. Develop and maintain good relations within the department and other role players. Liaise and co-ordinate with governmental, non-governmental institutions and other structures and organizations. Ensure that the preparations of the budget are in line with strategic plans and department objectives. Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure. Manage the provis ion of the following services and functions: External Training and Standards. Core Curriculum. Functional and Management Training. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Management of performance information. SALARY: R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 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. (Re-advertisement)
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