
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.
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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