About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated and proactive professional to fill the position of Assistant Director: Remand Detention Systems and Support at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient management and operation of remand detention facilities across South Africa. By focusing on systems and support, you will play a vital part in enhancing the safety and security of these facilities, which ultimately benefits the community and contributes to effective public service.
As an Assistant Director, you will be responsible for managing virtual courts and coordinating essential upgrades and refurbishments of Remand Detention Facilities (RDFs). Your work will directly impact the operational integrity of these facilities, helping to create a more secure environment for detainees and staff alike. Engaging in this role means you will also have opportunities to develop policies and training frameworks that will improve the standards and practices within the remand detention system, making a difference in the lives of many.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to promoting a safe and secure correctional environment while ensuring the rights and rehabilitation of offenders. With a mission to protect society and facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals back into the community, the department plays a critical role in the South African public service landscape. Working here means contributing to a meaningful cause and being part of a team that strives for excellence and integrity in all aspects of correctional services.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and oversee the operations of virtual courts.
- Coordinate the upgrading and refurbishment of Remand Detention Facilities (RDFs) to meet safety and security standards.
- Ensure the effective installation and maintenance of essential equipment within the facilities.
- Gather and compile statistics for reports on court appearances and remand detainee tracking.
- Develop and implement training frameworks for officials working in RDFs.
- Review and develop policies related to the operation and management of RDFs.
- Assist in drafting specifications and amendments for RDF-related projects.
- Ensure effective use of management information systems related to remand detention.
- Oversee the management of performance information, finances, human resources, and assets within the department.
What You’ll Need
- Relevant Degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioral Sciences.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role within the correctional environment.
- Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training.
- Proficiency in computer systems and software.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong analytical thinking and policy development skills.
- Experience in human resource management, training, and development.
- Knowledge of safety legislation and compliance management related to construction and operational policies.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences with at least 5 years’ experience gained in supervisory post (NCB 2).Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Analytical thinking skills.
Policy review, analysis and development.
Human resource management including development and training.
Research.
Financial management skills.
Knowledge and understanding on the development of security systems.
Compliance management.
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of the safety legislation (construction).
Application of safety legislation.
Project management.
Communication, report writing and presentation skills.
Job Duties
Management of virtual courts.Co-ordinate the upgrading and refurbishment of Remand Detention Facilities (RDFs).
Co-ordinate the installation.
Ensure maintenance of equipment.
Gathering of statistics and report writing on court appearances.
Verification and tracking of RDs.
Co-ordinate the installation of APIS system.
Ensure maintenance of equipment.
Gathering of statistics and report writing on the tracking of RDs.
Development of training framework for officials working in RDFs.
Evaluation of safety and security tenders.
Development of policies regarding RDFs.
Review of operational policies.
Assist in development of orientation programmes.
Assist in policy development with regard to systems in RDFs.
Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications.
Effective and efficient use of detention management system and management information system.
Ensure data integrity.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of MIS on remand detention issues.
Upgrading of RDFs.
Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications for RDFs.
Co-ordinate inputs with regard to feasibility study.
Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.
