About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated Deputy Commissioner: Correctional Security Operations to join their team at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role is essential in providing leadership and strategic direction within the chief directorate, ensuring that correctional facilities operate safely and securely. By developing and implementing policies and procedures that align with the departmental strategic plan, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a safe environment for both inmates and officials, reinforcing the integrity of our public service.
The significance of this position extends beyond just managing operations; it is about fostering a culture of safety and responsibility within South Africa’s correctional facilities. As a Deputy Commissioner, you will contribute to the community by ensuring that correctional programs are effectively rendered and that all operational plans are monitored and evaluated for success. Your leadership will help enhance the security standards and emergency support services, making a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society. Its mission encompasses the promotion of a safe and secure environment within correctional facilities, while also striving to uphold the principles of justice and human rights. Working within this department means being at the forefront of efforts to improve the South African Criminal Justice System, making every day an opportunity to impact the lives of individuals and contribute to the greater good of society.
What You’ll Do
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for the chief directorate.
- Develop and implement strategies, policies, and frameworks aligned with the departmental business plan.
- Oversee the operational plans to ensure compliance with the strategic objectives.
- Manage the safety and security of all Department of Correctional Services facilities.
- Ensure the availability and effectiveness of emergency support teams within correctional centres.
- Maintain stakeholder relations and manage client expectations, both internal and external.
- Participate in cluster programs, such as NatJOINTS, to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Develop and implement policies based on national guidelines and best practices.
- Manage risks within the chief directorate and create action plans for mitigation.
- Oversee the management of human resources, finance, assets, and performance information.
What You’ll Need
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Security Management, Criminology, Behavioral Sciences, or a relevant qualification recognized by SAQA.
- A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) from the National School of Government (NSG) is mandatory.
- A minimum of five years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment.
- Security clearance and computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the South African Criminal Justice System and Correctional Services framework.
- Competencies in policy development, risk management, strategic management, and project management.
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
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Security Management / Criminology / Behavioural Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment.
Five [5] years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment.
Security clearance.
Computer literacy.
Valid driver’s licence.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services system and architecture.
Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
Competencies and Attributes: DCS/public service management knowledge.
Policy development and analysis.
Knowledge and understanding of security management dynamics.
Intelligence and counter-intelligence operations and analysis.
Research.
Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
Risk management.
Strategic management and capability.
Programme and project management.
Job Duties
Provide leadership and strategic direction within the chief directorate.Develop strategies, policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure alignment with business plan of the department.
Ensure implementation and monitoring of the operational plans in line with the departmental strategic plan.
Ensure safe and secure DCS facilities and provide security standards services with respect to DCS.
Ensure that sufficient and effective emergency support team services are available in correctional centres to support officials in their duties to create a safe environment for both inmates and officials.
Manage the creation and maintenance of a national operational centre.
Manage the effective capacitation and management of emergency support teams.
Manage stakeholder relations.
Management of liaison in relation to client expectations (internal & external).
Effectively participate in cluster programs (NatJOINTS etc).
Manage correctional programmes rendered in the department.
Ensure that correctional programmes are rendered effectively in the department.
Develop policies based on the national guidelines practices, procedures and policies and ensure the implementation thereof.
Management of risks within the chief directorate.
Develop action plans to mitigate the identified risks.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the control measures in place.
Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
