About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated Deputy Director: External Training and Bursaries to join its team at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role is responsible for managing bursaries and coordinating various training interventions aimed at enhancing the skills of employees. By ensuring that training and development needs align with the Department’s priorities, you will play a crucial part in fostering a competent and empowered workforce. Your work will not only contribute to personal and professional growth but will also enhance the overall effectiveness of public service in South Africa.
This position is vital in establishing and maintaining a database of accredited service providers, ensuring that training opportunities are accessible and relevant. You will coordinate attendance at conferences, workshops, and training sessions, making a significant impact on the professional development of individuals within the correctional services system. Your efforts will directly support the Department’s mission to rehabilitate offenders and promote safer communities, thus enriching the lives of citizens across South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is tasked with the vital responsibility of managing the country’s correctional facilities and ensuring the rehabilitation of offenders. Its mission is to contribute toward a safer South Africa by promoting social justice and creating opportunities for reintegration into society. Working within this department means being part of a team that values transformation, rehabilitation, and the development of skills that are essential for a successful future.
As a member of the Department of Correctional Services, you will engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of individuals while contributing to the safety and well-being of the community. The department prides itself on fostering an environment of growth and development, providing employees with the tools and resources necessary to succeed in their roles.
What You’ll Do
- Manage bursary programs to ensure they meet the needs of the Department and its employees.
- Conduct needs analysis for bursaries in line with departmental priorities.
- Oversee the management of bursary case files to ensure effective tracking and reporting.
- Coordinate attendance for conferences, workshops, and other training sessions.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive database of accredited training service providers.
- Ensure approvals for attendance at various training interventions are processed efficiently.
- Provide auxiliary support services related to training and development.
- Maintain a learner records database to track employee progress and achievements.
- Coordinate finances and supply chain management systems for training resources.
- Perform administrative functions to support the overall operations of the sub-directorate.
- Determine resource requirements and manage employee-related matters effectively.
What You’ll Need
- A recognized Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Development or a relevant qualification.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources Development or Management at a supervisory or management level.
- Proficiency in computer literacy, with skills in database management.
- A valid driver’s license to facilitate transportation for work-related duties.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with a knack for project management.
- Excellent communication and marketing abilities, alongside report writing proficiency.
- Analytical and negotiation skills, with a focus on transformation and change management.
- Attributes such as assertiveness, decisiveness, initiative, and emotional intelligence are essential.
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
Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Development or relevant qualification.3-5 years relevant experience in Human Resources Development/Management at supervisory/management at an ASD level.
Computer literacy.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Facilitation and presentation, project management, communication and marketing, report writing, database management, generic management, analytical, negotiation, transformation and change management skills.
Assertiveness, decisiveness, customer service orientation, tolerant, initiative, emotional intelligence, honesty and integrity.
Job Duties
Management of bursaries.Coordinate bursary needs analysis in line with DCS priorities.
Ensure effective management of bursary case files.
Coordination of attendance of conferences, symposia, workshops and externally scheduled training interventions.
Establish and maintain a database of accredited service providers.
Ensure the approval of attendance of training interventions.
Provision of auxiliary support services.
Establish and maintain a learner records database.
Coordinate the finances and supply chain management systems.
Render administrative functions.
Determine resource requirements and manage all employee related matters in the sub-directorate.
