Jobs · National · Correctional Services
Assistant Director: Design/Develop Profile Mechanism [NCB3]
Directorate: Risk Profile Management
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
The circular is the only authoritative source. Open the PDF at page 28 (opens in new tab)
Free to use · independent of the DPSA · applications go to the department, never to us
Saved on this device. Sign in to keep saved posts across devices and track applications.
AI summary — always check the official circular
Assistant Director role at National Head Office designing and running offender profiling systems and crime category research. Suits candidates with a behavioural sciences degree and at least 5 years o
- Main duties: build and maintain offender profiling systems, set up ways to profile crime categories, and carry out profiling and research.
- Also coordinate policies that follow the law, manage performance information, and manage people, money and assets.
- Must have a relevant degree or national diploma (NQF level 6) in behavioural sciences.
- Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience in a supervisory post (NBC2).
- Must have completed the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training, be computer literate, and hold a valid driver's licence.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries can be made to Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589.
- The closing date is not stated in this advert text. The appointment is made under the Correctional Services Act.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 28 (opens in new tab)
Requirements
- Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
- At least 5 years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post (NBC2).
- Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
- Knowledge of the relevant Sections of the Criminal Procedure Act 51/1977.
- Assertiveness, networking / liaison with internal and external stakeholders, report writing, negotiation, facilitation, presentation, project management, research, communication, listening, stakeholder management, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Decision making, people management and empowerment, integrity and honesty, confidentiality and good interpersonal relations.
Duties
- Facilitate the development and maintenance of systems for offender profiling mechanisms.
- Develop and maintain mechanisms to establish and profile crime categories.
- Conduct profiling and research.
- Coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of policies in line with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Management of performance information.
- Manage human resources, finance 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.
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
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 28 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/40: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DESIGN/DEVELOP PROFILE MECHANISM [NCB3] REF NO: HO 2026/11/12 Directorate: Risk Profile Management SALARY: R526 935 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. At least 5 years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post (NBC2). Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Knowledge of the relevant Sections of the Criminal Procedure Act 51/1977. Assertiveness, networking / liaison with internal and external stakeholders, report writing, negotiation, facilitation, presentation, project management, research, communication, listening, stakeholder management, problem solving and analytical skills. Decision making, people management and empowerment, integrity and honesty, confidentiality and good interpersonal relations. DUTIES: Facilitate the development and maintenance of systems for offender profiling mechanisms. Develop and maintain mechanisms to establish and profile crime categories. Conduct profiling and research. Coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of policies in line with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Management of performance information. Manage human resources, finance 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.