DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Deputy Director: Supervision Services [NCB 4] (

Salary or stipendR962 394 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Deputy Director: Supervision Services [NCB 4] (. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

National Head OfficeApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/19, page 16

Reference number
HO 2026/11/08
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
National Head Office
Directorate
Supervision (Probationers and Parolees)

What you will need

  • Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
  • Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
  • Top secret security classification will be an added advantage.
  • Computer literate.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
  • Communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, stakeholder management, problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and in depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
  • integrity and honesty, confidentiality and good interpersonal relations.
  • Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
  • Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy and tactful, resilient, influence and impact.

Experience

At least 7 years (combined) relevant experience on supervision and junior management production levels.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.

Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate the development of operational plan in line with parole and correctional supervision.
  • Oversee research initiatives with regard to national and international trends of correctional and parole supervision.
  • Coordinate the development and formulation of legislations, regulations, policies, manuals and guidelines with regard to correctional and parole supervision.
  • Manage and attend to enquiries from parliament or any other person or institution.
  • Manage and attend to enquiries from practice.
  • Manage and consolidate and provide inputs with regard to strategic documents, interpretation of legislation, regulations, policy, manuals and guidelines.
  • Manage and ensure marketing and liaison with various stakeholders (internal and external).
  • Monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of parole and correctional supervision.
  • Manage human resources, finance 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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