About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated Deputy Director: Supervision Services to join its team at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role focuses on implementing and overseeing parole and correctional supervision strategies that impact the lives of individuals under correctional supervision and the broader community. By ensuring that operational plans are aligned with national and international standards, the Deputy Director will play a crucial part in fostering safety and rehabilitation within South Africa’s correctional system.
Working in the heart of Pretoria, this role not only requires strong managerial skills but also a passion for public service and community welfare. The Deputy Director will address inquiries from various stakeholders, including Parliament, and will be responsible for the development of legislative frameworks that enhance the correctional services. This position is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is dedicated to ensuring the safe and humane custody of individuals within the correctional system. Its mission includes promoting social justice and facilitating rehabilitation through effective correctional supervision. Working for this department means being part of a team that aims to transform lives and communities, making it a meaningful choice for those looking to contribute positively to society.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate the development of operational plans in alignment with parole and correctional supervision standards.
- Oversee research initiatives to stay updated on national and international trends in correctional services.
- Coordinate the formulation of legislations, regulations, and policies related to correctional and parole supervision.
- Manage inquiries from Parliament and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and response.
- Provide strategic inputs on legislative interpretation and policy development within the department.
- Ensure effective marketing and liaison with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of parole and correctional supervision measures.
- Manage human resources, finance, and assets to support departmental objectives.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant Degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in supervision and junior management.
- Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
- Top secret security classification is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in computer applications and a valid driver’s license.
- Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
- Attributes such as integrity, confidentiality, assertiveness, and good interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours or by email as detailed below.
Requirements
Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.At least 7 years (combined) relevant experience on supervision and junior management production levels.
Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
Top secret security classification will be an added advantage.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
Communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, stakeholder management, problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and in depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
Integrity and honesty, confidentiality and good interpersonal relations.
Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy and tactful, resilient, influence and impact.
Job Duties
Facilitate the development of operational plan in line with parole and correctional supervision.Oversee research initiatives with regard to national and international trends of correctional and parole supervision.
Coordinate the development and formulation of legislations, regulations, policies, manuals and guidelines with regard to correctional and parole supervision.
Manage and 17 attend to enquiries from parliament or any other person or institution.
Manage and attend to enquiries from practice.
Manage and consolidate and provide inputs with regard to strategic documents, interpretation of legislation, regulations, policy, manuals and guidelines.
Manage and ensure marketing and liaison with various stakeholders (internal and external).
Monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of parole and correctional supervision.
Manage human resources, finance and assets.
