DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Assistant Director: Remand Detention Systems And Support [NCB3]

Salary or stipendR526 935 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Assistant Director: Remand Detention Systems And Support [NCB3]. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

National Head OfficeApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/37, page 27

Reference number
HO 2026/11/09
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
National Head Office
Directorate
Remand Detention System Management

What you will need

  • Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training.
  • Computer literate.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies And Attributes: Analytical thinking skills.
  • Policy review, analysis and development.
  • Human resource management including development and training.
  • Research.
  • Financial management skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding on the development of security systems.
  • Compliance management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of the safety legislation (construction).
  • Application of safety legislation.
  • Project management.
  • Communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Experience

Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences with at least 5 years’ experience gained in supervisory post (NCB 2).

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies And Attributes: Analytical thinking skills.
  • Financial management skills.
  • Communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Management of virtual courts.
  • Co-ordinate the upgrading and refurbishment of Remand Detention Facilities (RDFs).
  • Co-ordinate the installation.
  • Ensure maintenance of equipment.
  • Gathering of statistics and report writing on court appearances.
  • Verification and tracking of RDs.
  • Co-ordinate the installation of APIS system.
  • Ensure maintenance of equipment.
  • Gathering of statistics and report writing on the tracking of RDs.
  • Development of training framework for officials working in RDFs.
  • Evaluation of safety and security tenders.
  • Development of policies regarding RDFs.
  • Review of operational policies.
  • Assist in development of orientation programmes.
  • Assist in policy development with regard to systems in RDFs.
  • Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications.
  • Effective and efficient use of detention management system and management information system.
  • Ensure data integrity.
  • Ensure the effective and efficient use of MIS on remand detention issues.
  • Upgrading of RDFs.
  • Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications for RDFs.
  • Co-ordinate inputs with regard to feasibility study.
  • Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

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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