Regional Commissioner
Department of Correctional Services · KwaZulu Natal Region, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- KwaZulu Natal Region, South Africa
- Salary
- R1 919 241 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: HO 2026/11/01 REQUIREMENTS: A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Administration / Law / Criminology / Social Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory. 8 -10 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. So und knowledge of the SA Correctional System and understanding the functioning of the Criminal Justice System. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice Systems and the C orrectional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competen cies And Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making. Transformation management. Influencing and impact. Policy development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills. Diversity management. Negotiation skills. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations and time management. Accountability. Diplomacy and tact. Policy development and implementation. Good corporate governance principles. NOTE: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act. DUTIES: Provide strategic leadership in ensuring effective, efficient and economic management of the region to realize policy outcomes. Manage the provision of care programmes to maintain the personal well-being of offenders. Manage the provision of programmes aimed at the development of offenders. Manage the rendering of security services to personnel, service providers, public, offenders and any other departmental operation. Management of Justice, Crime Prevention Security cluster and other stakeholders in the re gion. Manage the development and implementation of after care services to offenders. Manage the development and implementation of correctional programmes to correct offending behaviour. Effective risk management to ensure compliance with the risk management plan of the department. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information. SALARY: R1 919 241 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: KwaZulu Natal Region ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
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