Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/10 · Ref HO 2026/07/06
DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
- CentreNational Head Office: Pretoria
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 27/10
- Reference number
- HO 2026/07/06
- Department
- Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
- Centre
- National Head Office: Pretoria
- Salary
- R1 340 691 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 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Management Services, Operations Management, Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification.
- Five (5) years middle/senior management experience in the relevant field.
- 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: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture.
- Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
- Competencies and Attributes: Transformation and change management.
- Knowledge of HR policies, job evaluation and performance management.
- Establishment control and PERSAL management.
- Organizational, training development and employee’s performance.
- Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
- Financial management skills, strategic capability and leadership.
- Policy development, project and programme management.
- Transformation and change management.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Service delivery innovation and decision making.
- People management, empowerment, integrity and honesty.
- Confidentiality, interpersonal relations, assertiveness and ability to network.
- Diplomacy, tactful, Influence and impact.
Duties
- Design, develop and maintain the DCS organisational functional structure.
- Conduct organisational assessments to identify structure gaps, duplications and areas for optimisation.
- Develop and review functional structures aligned to legislative frameworks, mandates and strategic objectives.
- Prepare organisational design reports, motivation documents and structural map updates.
- Ensure alignment of functional structures with approved business processes and service delivery models.
- Design, develop and maintain the DCS post establishment and related norms.
- Develop and update post establishment frameworks, norms and standards based on organisational requirements.
- Analyse workforce distribution to identify shortages, surpluses and optimisation opportunities.
- Develop post provisioning models and scenario planning to support decision making.
- Prepare and submit establishment reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage post provision and allocation of posts as well as reporting thereof.
- Facilitate the allocation, reallocation and redistribution of posts based on needs analysis.
- Review and approve requests related to post creation, abolition, upgrading or transfers.
- Ensure that post allocation processes comply with legislation, budget constraints and HR policies.
- Liaise with finance to ensure coherence between funded posts and the compensation budget.
- Manage and implement human resource planning strategies and processes.
- Develop and implement the annual and MTF HR planning frameworks.
- Conduct environmental scanning and workforce analysis to determine HR risks and capacity requirements.
- Coordinate workforce forecasting, succession planning and talent management support.
- Compile the Workforce Plan and ensure submission in line with legislative requirements.
- Monitor implementation of HR planning interventions and make recommendations for improvement.
- Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
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 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Management Services, Operations Management, Human Resources
Management or equivalent qualification. Five (5) years middle/senior management experience in the relevant field. 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: Knowledge and understanding of the South African
Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture.
Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public
Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the
Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and
Attributes: Transformation and change management. Knowledge of HR policies, job evaluation and performance management. Establishment control
and PERSAL management. Organizational, training development and employee’s performance. Understanding of Public Service policy and
legislative framework. Financial management skills, strategic capability and leadership. Policy development, project and programme management.
Transformation and change management. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Service delivery innovation and decision
making. People management, empowerment, integrity and honesty.
Confidentiality, interpersonal relations, assertiveness and ability to network.
Diplomacy, tactful, Influence and impact.
DUTIES : Design, develop and maintain the DCS organisational functional structure. Conduct organisational assessments to identify structure gaps, duplications
and areas for optimisation. Develop and review functional structures aligned to legislative frameworks, mandates and strategic objectives. Prepare
organisational design reports, motivation documents and structural map updates. Ensure alignment of functional structures with approved business
processes and service delivery models. Design, develop and maintain the DCS post establishment and related norms. Develop and update post establishment
frameworks, norms and standards based on organisational requirements.
Analyse workforce distribution to identify shortages, surpluses and optimisation opportunities. Develop post provisioning models and scenario planning to
support decision making. Prepare and submit establishment reports for internal and external stakeholders. Manage post provision and allocation of posts as
well as reporting thereof. Facilitate the allocation, reallocation and redistribution of posts based on needs analysis. Review and approve requests related to
post creation, abolition, upgrading or transfers. Ensure that post allocation processes comply with legislation, budget constraints and HR policies. Liaise
with finance to ensure coherence between funded posts and the compensation budget. Manage and implement human resource planning strategies and
processes. Develop and implement the annual and MTF HR planning frameworks. Conduct environmental scanning and workforce analysis to
determine HR risks and capacity requirements. Coordinate workforce forecasting, succession planning and talent management support. Compile the
Workforce Plan and ensure submission in line with legislative requirements.
Monitor implementation of HR planning interventions and make recommendations for improvement. Management of human resources,
finance, assets and performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act