Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/08 · Ref HO 2026/07/04
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: DEVELOPMENT
Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
- CentreNational Head Office: Pretoria
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3
- Circular Post
- 27/08
- Reference number
- HO 2026/07/04
- Department
- Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
- Centre
- National Head Office: Pretoria
- Salary
- R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
- Closing date
- 18 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
The listed centre is National Head Office: Pretoria.
Applications close on 18 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent.
- 5 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level in a similar environment.
- A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment).
- Security Clearance.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster.
- Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
- Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates.
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation, norms and standards.
- Applied Strategic Thinking, Professional values and attitudes, Leadership interdisciplinary systems.
- Knowledge of PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting.
- Communication, presentation, report writing, problem solving, negotiation and organising skills. service delivery standards.
- Developing others (coaching, mentoring, training).
- Project and programme management.
- Decision making.
- Networking/liaison with stakeholders.
- Conflict management.
- Analytical thinking.
- Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice.
Duties
- Manage the provision and delivery of psychological services within the department.
- Manage, develop and design psychological programs for offenders.
- Develop and manage therapeutic and counselling Services.
- Manage the provision and delivery of social work services within the department.
- Ensure the development, alignment, implementation of and compliance with departmental policies, procedures and applicable legislation to social work services.
- Ensure the provision, maintenance and enhancement of social work programmes and services according to the set standard.
- Manage and coordinate the provision and delivery of spiritual care services.
- Manage spiritual care program design and development.
- Ensure implementation of systems and tools for effective functioning of spiritual care.
- Management of performance information.
- Management of human resources, finances and assets.
Enquiries
- Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589
- Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and send your complete application to: The Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Corner WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Corner Church and Schubart Street) OR you can submit your application online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/
Notes and Z83 guidance
Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required from all applicants prior to appointment. The full details of the SMS pre-entry course are obtainable on: Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) | thensg Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification/s and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview.
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competencybased assessment). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool.
- Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full.
- Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you are applying for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in.
- Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities.
- The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
Appointment under the Correctional Service Act
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent. 5 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level in a
similar environment. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management
Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Security
Clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge:
Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and
Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge and
understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Knowledge of all relevant legislation, norms and standards. Applied Strategic Thinking,
Professional values and attitudes, Leadership interdisciplinary systems.
Knowledge of PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. Communication, presentation, report writing, problem solving,
negotiation and organising skills. service delivery standards. Developing others
(coaching, mentoring, training). Project and programme management.
Decision making. Networking/liaison with stakeholders. Conflict management.
Analytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice.
DUTIES : Manage the provision and delivery of psychological services within the department. Manage, develop and design psychological programs for
offenders. Develop and manage therapeutic and counselling Services. Manage the provision and delivery of social work services within the department.
Ensure the development, alignment, implementation of and compliance with departmental policies, procedures and applicable legislation to social work
services. Ensure the provision, maintenance and enhancement of social work programmes and services according to the set standard. Manage and
coordinate the provision and delivery of spiritual care services. Manage spiritual care program design and development. Ensure implementation of
systems and tools for effective functioning of spiritual care. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and
assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act