The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for DIVISIONAL HEAD: CARE (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/09. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/20
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/09
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 Social Work or Nursing.
- 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: Good communication, report writing and listening skills.
- Negotiation, problem solving, analysis and presentation skills.
- Fire-arm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
- Project and programme management.
- Transformation, change and stakeholder management.
- Service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.
- In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
- Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations and knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
- Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.
Duties
- Coordination of Corrections and Care services.
- Implement Corrections and Care strategies.
- Implement Corrections and Care services level agreement standards.
- Networking and attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as an advocacy for the Department to the community.
- Implement policy and guidelines.
- Monitor and evaluate policy implementation.
- Ensure adherence to policies and guidelines by functionaries.
- Provide statutory guidelines on inspection manuals, brochures and pamphlets.
- Coordinate latest training developments and requirements with external roleplayers.
- Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in a correctional environment.
- Management of human resources, finances and assets.
- Manage 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 13/20 : DIVISIONAL HEAD: CARE (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/09
SALARY : R491 799 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Social Work or Nursing. 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: Good communication, report writing and listening skills. Negotiation, problem solving, analysis and
presentation skills. Fire-arm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
Project and programme management. Transformation, change and stakeholder management. Service delivery innovation, decision making,
people management and empowerment. In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment. Integrity and honesty, confidentiality,
good interpersonal relations and knowledge of the Correctional Services Act,
Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.
DUTIES : Coordination of Corrections and Care services. Implement Corrections and
Care strategies. Implement Corrections and Care services level agreement standards. Networking and attending meetings with internal and external
stakeholders. Serve as an advocacy for the Department to the community.
Implement policy and guidelines. Monitor and evaluate policy implementation.
Ensure adherence to policies and guidelines by functionaries. Provide statutory guidelines on inspection manuals, brochures and pamphlets. Coordinate latest
training developments and requirements with external roleplayers. Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in
a correctional environment. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Manage 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 Social Work or Nursing. 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: Good communication, report writing and listening skills. Negotiation, problem solving, analysis and
presentation skills. Fire-arm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
Project and programme management. Transformation, change and stakeholder management. Service delivery innovation, decision making,
people management and empowerment. In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment. Integrity and honesty, confidentiality,
good interpersonal relations and knowledge of the Correctional Services Act,
Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.
DUTIES : Coordination of Corrections and Care services. Implement Corrections and
Care strategies. Implement Corrections and Care services level agreement standards. Networking and attending meetings with internal and external
stakeholders. Serve as an advocacy for the Department to the community.
Implement policy and guidelines. Monitor and evaluate policy implementation.
Ensure adherence to policies and guidelines by functionaries. Provide statutory guidelines on inspection manuals, brochures and pamphlets. Coordinate latest
training developments and requirements with external roleplayers. Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in
a correctional environment. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Manage 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.