The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for DIVISIONAL HEAD: DEVELOPMENT (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/08. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/19
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/08
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 Education and Training or Training/Educational Management/M + 4 qualification in Education.
- 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
- Management of formal education.
- The management of academic tuition to school students.
- The management of examinations and skills development.
- The management of vocational training, examinations and trade tests.
- Management of arts, culture, sport and recreation.
- The supervision of the correctional centre library.
- The management of arts and cultural activities.
- 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 13/19 : DIVISIONAL HEAD: DEVELOPMENT (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/08
SALARY : R491 799 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Education and Training or
Training/Educational Management/M + 4 qualification in Education. 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 : Management of formal education. The management of academic tuition to
school students. The management of examinations and skills development.
The management of vocational training, examinations and trade tests.
Management of arts, culture, sport and recreation. The supervision of the correctional centre library. The management of arts and cultural activities.
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 Education and Training or
Training/Educational Management/M + 4 qualification in Education. 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 : Management of formal education. The management of academic tuition to
school students. The management of examinations and skills development.
The management of vocational training, examinations and trade tests.
Management of arts, culture, sport and recreation. The supervision of the correctional centre library. The management of arts and cultural activities.
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.