The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for UNIT MANAGERS: (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/13 (X6 POSTS). This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/24
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/13
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: R491 799 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R491 799 per annum
Requirements
- Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
- Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literate.
- Competencies And Attributes: Financial management and facilitation skills.
- Plan, organize, lead and control.
- Project management, presentation skills, conflict management, report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring.
- Understanding of Public Service Policy and legislative framework.
- Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
- Service delivery and client orientation.
- Integrity and honesty, Assertiveness.
- Influence and impact.
- Decision making, problem solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and negotiation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership qualities, initiative and drive.
- Proven knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury Regulations relating to financial management and accounting.
- Experience in procurement administration and public finance administration at management level.
Duties
- Manage the safe custody of offenders.
- Manage the process of representation of offenders.
- Develop measures for handling offender complaints and requests.
- Facilitate the induction of new offenders.
- Implementation of unit management principles.
- Management of case files.
- Provision of infrastructural needs to enhance the implementation of unit management principles.
- Manage human resource, finance and assets.
- Management of performance information.
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
Notes
Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 13/24 : UNIT MANAGERS: (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/13 (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R491 799 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful
completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training. Seven (7)
years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence.
Computer literate. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management and facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control. Project management,
presentation skills, conflict management, report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service Policy
and legislative framework. Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty,
Assertiveness. Influence and impact. Decision making, problem solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and negotiation. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills. Strong leadership qualities, initiative and drive.
Proven knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury
Regulations relating to financial management and accounting. Experience in procurement administration and public finance administration at management
level.
DUTIES : Manage the safe custody of offenders. Manage the process of representation
of offenders. Develop measures for handling offender complaints and requests.
Facilitate the induction of new offenders. Implementation of unit management principles. Management of case files. Provision of infrastructural needs to
enhance the implementation of unit management principles. Manage human resource, finance and assets. Management of performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
SALARY : R491 799 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful
completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training. Seven (7)
years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence.
Computer literate. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management and facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control. Project management,
presentation skills, conflict management, report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service Policy
and legislative framework. Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty,
Assertiveness. Influence and impact. Decision making, problem solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and negotiation. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills. Strong leadership qualities, initiative and drive.
Proven knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury
Regulations relating to financial management and accounting. Experience in procurement administration and public finance administration at management
level.
DUTIES : Manage the safe custody of offenders. Manage the process of representation
of offenders. Develop measures for handling offender complaints and requests.
Facilitate the induction of new offenders. Implementation of unit management principles. Management of case files. Provision of infrastructural needs to
enhance the implementation of unit management principles. Manage human resource, finance and assets. Management of performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.