The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for HEAD OF CORRECTIONAL CENTRE (CB 6) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/01. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/07
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/01
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: R1 042 434 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R1 042 434 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Requirements
- Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
- Seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literate.
- Competencies And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
- Strategic capability and leadership, policy development and good communication skills.
- Sound project and programme management skills.
- Transformation, change and conflict management abilities.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Problem solving, analysis and decisionmaking skills.
- Service delivery innovation.
- People management and empowerment.
- In depth understanding of safety and security within a correctional environment.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
Duties
- Management of all aspects of the Correctional Centre on a day to day basis through the implementation of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
- Manage the implementation of the imperatives of the White Paper on Corrections.
- Management of case management administration, security, development and care, unit management and case management committees.
- Foster a working relationship with the Justice Cluster and the community.
- Monitor, evaluate and take appropriate action in relation to outcomes on the risk trends.
- Management of performance information.
- Manage human resources, finances and assets.
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 13/07 : HEAD OF CORRECTIONAL CENTRE (CB 6) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/01
SALARY : R1 042 434 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
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 in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence.
Computer literate. Competencies And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology. Strategic capability and leadership, policy
development and good communication skills. Sound project and programme management skills. Transformation, change and conflict management abilities.
Stakeholder management skills. Problem solving, analysis and decisionmaking skills. Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment. In depth understanding of safety and security within a
correctional environment. Integrity and honesty. Good interpersonal relations.
Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
DUTIES : Management of all aspects of the Correctional Centre on a day to day basis
through the implementation of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
Manage the implementation of the imperatives of the White Paper on
Corrections. Management of case management administration, security, development and care, unit management and case management committees.
Foster a working relationship with the Justice Cluster and the community.
Monitor, evaluate and take appropriate action in relation to outcomes on the risk trends. Management of performance information. Manage human
resources, finances and assets.
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 : R1 042 434 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
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 in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence.
Computer literate. Competencies And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology. Strategic capability and leadership, policy
development and good communication skills. Sound project and programme management skills. Transformation, change and conflict management abilities.
Stakeholder management skills. Problem solving, analysis and decisionmaking skills. Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment. In depth understanding of safety and security within a
correctional environment. Integrity and honesty. Good interpersonal relations.
Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
DUTIES : Management of all aspects of the Correctional Centre on a day to day basis
through the implementation of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
Manage the implementation of the imperatives of the White Paper on
Corrections. Management of case management administration, security, development and care, unit management and case management committees.
Foster a working relationship with the Justice Cluster and the community.
Monitor, evaluate and take appropriate action in relation to outcomes on the risk trends. Management of performance information. Manage human
resources, finances and assets.
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.