About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated Regional Commissioner for the KwaZulu Natal Region. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced professional who will provide strategic leadership in managing regional operations to ensure effective and efficient correctional services. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the welfare of the community and the rehabilitation of offenders. By overseeing care programmes and correctional initiatives, you will play a crucial part in fostering a safer South Africa while ensuring that offenders are given the opportunity to reform and reintegrate into society.
Located in the heart of KwaZulu Natal, this position not only emphasizes management skills but also highlights the importance of community engagement and collaboration with various stakeholders. The Regional Commissioner will be instrumental in implementing corrective measures and aftercare services that significantly impact the lives of individuals within the justice system. Your leadership will be vital in driving policy outcomes that uphold the dignity and rights of offenders, thereby enhancing public safety and trust in the correctional system.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to promoting social justice and providing a safe environment for both offenders and the public. Its mission is to oversee the rehabilitation of offenders and to manage correctional facilities effectively, ensuring adherence to the principles of human rights. Working within this department means being part of a transformative journey that seeks to reduce recidivism and support the reintegration of individuals into society, making a tangible difference in the lives of many South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strategic leadership for the effective management of the KwaZulu Natal Region.
- Oversee and manage care programmes aimed at maintaining the well-being of offenders.
- Develop and implement correctional programmes focused on behavior modification.
- Ensure the delivery of security services to personnel, service providers, and offenders.
- Collaborate with the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster and other stakeholders.
- Manage the development and execution of aftercare services for offenders.
- Implement effective risk management strategies in compliance with departmental plans.
- Oversee the management of human resources, finance, and performance information.
What You’ll Need
- A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Administration, Law, Criminology, Social Sciences, or a relevant field recognized by SAQA.
- A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) from the National School of Government (NSG) is mandatory.
- 8–10 years of experience in a senior managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of the South African Correctional System and the Criminal Justice System.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- A valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Administration / Law / Criminology / Social 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.
8 -10 years’ experience at a senior managerial level.
Sound knowledge of the SA Correctional System and understanding the functioning of the Criminal Justice System.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice Systems and the Correctional Services architecture.
Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
Competencies And Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership.
Service delivery innovation.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Financial management.
Change management.
People management and empowerment.
Programme and project management.
Communication skills (verbal and written).
Problem solving and decision making.
Transformation management.
Influencing and impact.
Policy 11 development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills.
Diversity management.
Negotiation skills.
Confidentiality.
Interpersonal relations and time management.
Accountability.
Diplomacy and tact.
Policy development and implementation.
Good corporate governance principles.
Job Duties
Provide strategic leadership in ensuring effective, efficient and economic management of the region to realize policy outcomes.Manage the provision of care programmes to maintain the personal well-being of offenders.
Manage the provision of programmes aimed at the development of offenders.
Manage the rendering of security services to personnel, service providers, public, offenders and any other departmental operation.
Management of Justice, Crime Prevention Security cluster and other stakeholders in the region.
Manage the development and implementation of after care services to offenders.
Manage the development and implementation of correctional programmes to correct offending behaviour.
Effective risk management to ensure compliance with the risk management plan of the department.
Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
