DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

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.

National Head OfficeApplications close 6 November 2026

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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