Jobs · KwaZulu-Natal · Correctional Services
Area Coordinator: Corporate Services
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Senior post coordinating human resource administration, employee development and related services in a management area. Suits a manager with an HR degree, 5 years' middle or senior management experien
- Main duties: coordinate human resource administration, staff use and development, and HR support services.
- Also: handle legal processes, employee relations, communication and information, special programmes, and performance information.
- Must have: an undergraduate degree (NQF level 7) in Human Resource Management or a relevant field.
- Must have: an SMS certificate from the National School of Government (compulsory) and 5 years' experience at middle or senior management level.
- Also required: security clearance, computer literacy and a valid driver's licence.
- Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal region. Appointment is under the Correctional Services Act. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni, (012) 307 2174 / (012) 305 8589. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.
- A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory. [5] Years’ of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
- Security Clearance.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Required Knowledge:
- Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster, White Paper on Corrections in South Africa and White Paper on Remand Detainees.
- Understanding of Public Service Policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations and Public Finance Management Act).
- Competencies And Attributes:
- In-depth knowledge of Human Resource policies and procedures.
- Planning, organizing, negotiation, counselling, analytical and problem solving, communication and listening, time management, diversity management and conflict management skills.
Duties
- Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage human resource administration services within the Management Area.
- Coordinate and manage the utilisation of human resources and employee development.
- Coordinate human resource support services.
- Facilitate legal processes.
- Coordinate employee relations.
- Communication and information management.
- Coordinate special programmes.
- Management of performance information.
- Management of human resources, finances and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 13 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/12: AREA COORDINATOR: CORPORATE SERVICES REF NO: HO 2026/11/05 SALARY: R1 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: KwaZulu Natal region: Durban REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory. [5] Years’ of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Security Clearance. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster, White Paper on Corrections in South Africa and White Paper on Remand Detainees. Understanding of Public Service Policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations and Public Finance Management Act). Competencies And Attributes: In-depth knowledge of Human Resource policies and procedures. Planning, organizing, negotiation, counselling, analytical and problem solving, communication and listening, time management, diversity management and conflict management skills. DUTIES: Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage human resource administration services within the Management Area. Coordinate and manage the utilisation of human resources and employee development. Coordinate human resource support services. Facilitate legal processes. Coordinate employee relations. Communication and information management. Coordinate special programmes. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.