About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Director: Production Workshops to join their team at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role not only focuses on managing the formulation of policies and procedures related to production workshops and bakeries but also plays a vital part in enhancing the self-sufficiency and sustainability of these services. By providing technical support and overseeing operations, you will contribute significantly to the rehabilitation of offenders, ensuring they acquire valuable skills that will aid their reintegration into society.
In this role, you will be at the heart of government jobs that aim to make a meaningful impact in South Africa. Your efforts will directly contribute to optimizing resource utilization, generating revenue, and maintaining service excellence. The position will allow you to work alongside a diverse team, fostering an environment that encourages growth and development for both employees and offenders alike.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to the effective rehabilitation of offenders and the promotion of social justice in South Africa. With a mission to provide humane and effective correctional services, the department strives to ensure that offenders are equipped with the necessary skills and support to reintegrate into society successfully. Working here means contributing to a vital public service that impacts lives and communities across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of production workshops and bakery services
- Formulate and oversee policies and procedures related to production operations
- Ensure compliance with service level standards and operational guidelines
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of workshops to identify areas for improvement
- Provide technical support to regional teams and operational levels
- Analyze economic factors influencing production efficiency and cost-saving opportunities
- Promote and market the services offered by production workshops and bakeries
- Oversee human resources, finance management, and asset allocation
- Prepare reports on manufacturing outputs and financial performance
- Lead initiatives for training and development within the department
What You’ll Need
- Recognized Degree or National Diploma in Production Management, Operations Management, or a relevant qualification
- 3–5 years of management experience in a similar environment
- Project management experience is an added advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong financial management and planning skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Competence in report writing and presentation
- Ability to lead teams and manage conflicts effectively
- A commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices
- Willingness to travel as required
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
Recognized Degree or National Diploma in Production Management/ Operations Management or relevant qualification.Project management will be an added advantage.
3-5 years management experience at an ASD level in a similar environment.
Computer literacy.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Financial management.
Plan, organize, lead and control.
Change management.
Team leadership.
Project management.
Problem solving and decision-making, facilitation and presentation skills.
Conflict management.
Report writing.
Training and development.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Time management.
Confidentiality.
Coaching and mentoring.
Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
Service delivery and client orientation.
Integrity and honesty.
Assertiveness.
Ability to network with stakeholders.
Influence and impact.
Accountability.
Willingness to travel.
Applied strategic thinking.
Job Duties
Manage the policy and procedure formulation on production workshop and bakeries.Manage and coordinate the provision of production workshops and bakeries services.
Ensure planning and operations management of production workshops and bakeries.
Ensure adherence to service level standards.
Monitoring and evaluation of productions workshops and bakeries to ensure optimum utilization of resources, cost savings, and production workshops revenue generation.
Provide technical support services to regions and operational level.
Report on the production/manufacturing output and financial performance of production workshops and bakeries.
Ensure enhancement of self-sufficiency and sustainability in production workshops and bakeries, as well as offender development.
Conduct economic analysis of production workshop and bakeries.
Marketing of services rendered by production 20 workshops and bakeries.
Delivery of organizational support services and administration.
Management of human resources, finance and assets.
Management of performance information.
