Deputy Director: Administrative Support
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office, South Africa
- Salary
- R932 292 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: HO 2026/11/33 REQUIREMENTS: Recognised National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Management or relevant qualification. 3-5 years middle management experience in a similar environment. Computer literate. Valid drivers’ licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of constitutional values and principles and how they apply to public service delivery. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Political sensitivity and diplomacy. Organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Project management and leadership skills. Confidentiality. Integrity. NOTE: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Public Service Act. DUTIES: The administration of conference centres. The preparation of meeting venues for meetings chaired by the Commissioner. The making of support arrangements for attendees of meetings chaired by the Commissioner. Coordinating and managing meetings, including preparation of agendas, taking minutes and following up on action items. The administration of documentation in the Office of the Commissioner. The preparation of incoming/outgoing mail. The filing of correspondence. The distribution of correspondence in the office of the Commissioner. The sending/receiving of faxes. The control of use of the photocopier. The control of use of shared equipment. The administration of consumer services to the Office of the Commissioner. Act as inventory controller for the Office of the Commissioner. Requisition of supplies. Deciding on the repair of equipment. Act as financial clerk for the office. Maintaining of budgetary information on estimates and expenditure. Processing of claims for members of the Office of the Commissioner. Ensure the payment of diverse accounts/invoices received at the Office of the Commissioner. The management of secretarial services in the Department. The provi sion of secretarial services to managers in the Department. The training and development of secretaries in the Department. The development of secretarial policies for the Department. Manage human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. SALARY: R932 292 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 Office of the National Commissioner
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