DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Senior Correctional Administration Officer: Placement Policy [NCB2]

Salary or stipendR446 457 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Senior Correctional Administration Officer: Placement Policy [NCB2]. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

National Head OfficeApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/63, page 40

Reference number
HO 2026/11/19
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
National Head Office
Directorate
Pre-Release

What you will need

  • Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
  • Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies And Attributes: Conflict resolution.
  • Report writing.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Problem solving.
  • Team leadership.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Policy interpretation.
  • Assertiveness.
  • Plan and organise.
  • Client orientation.
  • Good communication skills.
  • integrity and honesty.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Applied strategic thinking and willingness to travel.
  • Service delivery.
  • Client orientation.
  • Confident and independent.

Experience

At least 5 years relevant experience in a production post (NCB1).

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies And Attributes: Conflict resolution.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Good communication skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide support regarding the development and maintenance of policy on day parole, parole, correctional supervision, release on medical grounds and correctional supervision.
  • Assist with the monitoring and implementation of policy.
  • Establish monitoring mechanism.
  • Evaluate execution of policy.
  • Assist with the updating of departmental orders.
  • Revise orders, consult, and update.
  • Document control.
  • Maintenance of the documentation of the Sub-

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 Service Act.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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