DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Assistant Director: Design/Develop Profile Mechanism [NCB3]

Salary or stipendR526 935 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Assistant Director: Design/Develop Profile Mechanism [NCB3]. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

National Head OfficeApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/40, page 28

Reference number
HO 2026/11/12
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
National Head Office
Directorate
Risk Profile Management

What you will need

  • Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
  • Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
  • Computer literate.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
  • Knowledge of the relevant Sections of the Criminal Procedure Act 51/1977.
  • Assertiveness, networking / liaison with internal and external stakeholders, report writing, negotiation, facilitation, presentation, project management, research, communication, listening, stakeholder management, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Decision making, people management and empowerment, integrity and honesty, confidentiality and good interpersonal relations.

Experience

At least 5 years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post (NBC2).

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
  • Assertiveness, networking / liaison with internal and external stakeholders, report writing, negotiation, facilitation, presentation, project management, research, communication, listening, stakeholder management, problem solving and analytical skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate the development and maintenance of systems for offender profiling mechanisms.
  • Develop and maintain mechanisms to establish and profile crime categories.
  • Conduct profiling and research.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

  • Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
  • Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589

Please note

  • Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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