Director: Core Curriculum

Overview

Director: Core Curriculum at the Department of Correctional Services National Head Office in Pretoria, responsible for developing and maintaining training curricula.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resources Development, Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification.
• Five [5] years middle/senior management experience in the relevant field.
• 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.
• Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture.
• Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
• Competencies and Attributes: HR policies, transformation and change management.
• Empathy, analytical and compliance.
• Organisational development and training.
• Conflict resolution and employee’s performance.
• Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
• Financial management skills, strategic capability and leadership.
• Policy development and programme management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Service delivery innovation and decision making.
• People management and empowerment.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Confidentiality, interpersonal relations and assertiveness.
• Ability to network, diplomacy and tactful.

Duties

• Develop and maintain curriculum and DCS training units.
• Develop processes for all core curriculum programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and occupational standards.
• Review and update training curricula regularly to ensure they remain relevant, competency-based and aligned to legislative changes.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on training best practices to inform curriculum enhancement.
• Coordinate curriculum development workshops with subject matter experts and instructors.
• Provide support and guidance to training units on curriculum implementation and interpretation.
• Manage the provision of basic training in line with the Correction Service Learnership.
• Ensure that all basic training curricula and learning materials meet NQF and SAQA standards and requirements.
• Coordinate the scheduling, delivery and administration of basic training programmes across training centres.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of basic training to assess quality, learner progress and programme effectiveness.
• Facilitate and monitor both theoretical and workplace experiential learning phases in accordance with learnership guidelines.
• Ensure that programme implementation aligns with departmental training policies and legislative frameworks.
• Support trainers and facilitators through capacity-building initiatives and provision of required resources.
• Manage the provision of orientation and induction.
• Manage the review, updating and quality assurance of the orientation and induction manual to ensure relevance and accuracy.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the implementation of the orientation and induction programme.
• Provide guidance and support to facilitators responsible for delivering induction sessions.
• Ensure proper documentation, attendance records and evaluation reports are maintained.
• Ensure effective management and administration of colleges and the provision of firearm training in line with the Firearms Control Act.
• Ensure that firearm training curricula and learning materials comply with the Firearms Control Act and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure consistent monitoring and evaluation of firearm training to assess learner competence and training effectiveness.
• Manage the verification and assessment processes related to firearms competency certification.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, statutory requirements and safety protocols relating to firearm use and training.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure that training facilities meet safety and security standards.
• Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.

How to apply

Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and send your complete application to: The Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Corner WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Corner Church and Schubart Street) OR you can submit your application online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/

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

Notes

Appointment under the Correctional Service Act Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required from all applicants prior to appointment. The full details of the SMS pre-entry course are obtainable on: Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) | thensg Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification/s and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency- based assessment). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you are applying for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. OTHER POSTS