Department of Correctional Services

Regional Commissioner

Salary or stipendR1 919 241 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Regional Commissioner. This is a permanent role based in Manage the development and implementation of after care services to offenders. Manage the development and implementation of correctional programmes to correct offending behaviour..

Manage the development and implementation of after care services to offenders. Manage the development and implementation of correctional programmes to correct offending behaviour.Applications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/08, page 10

Reference number: HO 2026/11/01
Appointment: Permanent
Closing date: 6 November 2026
Job level: Sound knowledge of the SA Correctional System and
Centre: KwaZulu Natal Region
Region: Manage the development and implementation of after care services to offenders. Manage the development and implementation of correctional programmes to correct offending behaviour. Effective risk management to ensure compliance with the risk management plan of the department. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.

What you will need

A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Administration / Law / Criminology / Social Sciences or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Experience

A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory. 8 -10 years’ experience at a senior managerial

Key responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in ensuring effective, efficient and economic management of the region to realize policy outcomes.
Manage the provision of care programmes to maintain the personal well-being of offenders.
Manage the provision of programmes aimed at the development of offenders.
Manage the rendering of security services to personnel, service providers, public, offenders and any other departmental operation.
Management of Justice, Crime Prevention Security cluster and other stakeholders in the

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.