
Assistant Director: Remand Detention: Admission And Release [NCB3]
Salary or stipendR526 935 per annum
The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Assistant Director: Remand Detention: Admission And Release [NCB3]. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/38, page 27
- Reference number
- HO 2026/11/10
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Centre
- National Head Office
- Directorate
- Remand Administration and Case Flow
What you will need
- Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
- Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
Experience
At least 5 years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post (NBC2). Experience in departmental management information system (MIS) will be added as advantage.
Driver's licence
Valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Competencies And Attributes: Financial management.
- Facilitation skills.
- Project management and presentation skills.
Key responsibilities
- Development, analysis and evaluation of remand detention policies and procedures.
- Participate in the policy and procedure formulation with regard to 28 admission and releases of remand detainees.
- Assist with the development and monitoring tools to observe implemented policy and procedures on all remand detainees including special categories.
- Report on internal and external audits and ensure compliance or corrective actions.
- Monitor the implementation of bail protocol and relevant sections of Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 and Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 on remand detainees.
- Monitor the RD tool.
- Information analysis and writing.
- Monitor the implementation of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and submission of reports to the intersectoral cluster on child justice.
- Manage the wearing of uniform of remand detainees.
- Management of human resource, finance and assets.
- Manage compliance with the department supply chain management policy within remand detention.
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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