Deputy Commissioner: Development

About the role

Deputy Commissioner: Development at the Department Of Correctional Services, National Head Office in Pretoria.

Salary: R1 582 272 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the provision and delivery of psychological services within the department
  • Manage, develop and design psychological programs for offenders
  • Develop and manage therapeutic and counselling services
  • Manage the provision and delivery of social work services within the department
  • Ensure the development, alignment, implementation of and compliance with departmental policies, procedures and applicable legislation to social work services
  • Ensure the provision, maintenance and enhancement of social work programmes and services according to the set standard
  • Manage and coordinate the provision and delivery of spiritual care services
  • Manage spiritual care program design and development
  • Ensure implementation of systems and tools for effective functioning of spiritual care
  • Management of performance information
  • Management of human resources, finances and assets

Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent
  • 5 years' experience at a Senior Managerial level in a similar environment
  • A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment)
  • Security Clearance
  • Computer literate
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster
  • Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended)
  • Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates
  • Knowledge of all relevant legislation, norms and standards
  • Applied Strategic Thinking, Professional values and attitudes, Leadership interdisciplinary systems
  • Knowledge of PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting
  • Communication, presentation, report writing, problem solving, negotiation and organising skills
  • Service delivery standards
  • Developing others (coaching, mentoring, training)
  • Project and programme management
  • Decision making
  • Networking/liaison with stakeholders
  • Conflict management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice

How to apply

Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and send your complete application to:

Mail: The Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001

Hand delivery: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Corner WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001

Online: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/

Enquiries

Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174

Note: Appointment under the Correctional Service Act

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