Director: Head of Correctional Centre

Overview

Director responsible for managing all aspects of Johannesburg Medium B Correctional Centre, including security, case administration and implementation of the Correctional Services Act.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• 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).
• Top secret security classification will be an added advantage.
• Successful completion of corrections science learnership/basic training.
• Experience and knowledge of the South African Correctional System and Criminal Justice System.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster.
• Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
• Relevant experience in regulatory framework governing public service planning processes.
• Extensive experience in collective bargaining mechanisms and traceable experience in ensuring efficient and effective human resource management.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the human resources legislation and regulatory framework.
• Competencies And Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Financial and transformation management.
• Policy development.
• Project and programme management. Facilitation.
• Change management.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Time management and customer focus.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Good work ethics. Confidentiality.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Diplomacy and tactful.
• Influence and impact. Accountability.
• Willingness to travel.

Duties

• Management of all aspects of the Correctional Centre on a day to day basis through the implementation of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998 as amended.
• Manage the implementation of the imperatives of the White Paper on Corrections.
• Management of case management administration, security, development and care, unit management and case management committees by ensuring that admission and releases are conducted, property store is secured and reconciliation of offender’s cash, fines and bail payments.
• Manage operational support services.
• Foster a working relationship with the Justice Cluster and the community.
• Monitor, evaluate and take appropriate action in relation to outcomes on the risk trends.
• Manage internal security by ensuring that standby lists are available, sufficient security in centre and searching is done continuously according to registers etc.
• Manage external security by ensuring that utilization of offenders at work teams, officials are performing guard duty and manning of tower posts.
• Manage the development and care functions of offenders.
• Manage social work services, spiritual/moral development, health functions and hospital services for inmates.
• Ensure that a consistent system of activities within the centre is developed and regular committee sittings do take place.
• Management of performance information.
• Management of human resources, finances and assets.

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