Jobs · National · Correctional Services
Assistant Director: Physical Security
Directorate: Security Standards and Management
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Director for physical security at the Department of Correctional Services head office. Suits a candidate with a criminal justice degree and 3-5 years of similar security experience.
- Develop and carry out security policies and procedures for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
- Do security threat and risk assessments, analyse risk reports, and investigate security breaches.
- Must have a three-year degree in Criminal Justice or a relevant qualification, plus 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar environment.
- Also needed: computer literacy, a valid driver's licence, and willingness to travel.
- Based at the National Head Office.
- Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. No closing date is stated in the text.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 32 (opens in new tab)
Requirements
- Recognised three (3) year Degree in Criminal Justice field or relevant qualification.
- 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar environment.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Financial management, facilitation, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation, conflict management, report-writing, time management and negotiation skills.
- Confidentiality, coaching and mentoring.
- Understanding of Public Service policy, Correctional Service Act and legislative framework.
- Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty, assertiveness, willingness to travel, influence and impact, decision making, problem-solving skills, networking / liaison with stakeholders.
Duties
- Development and implementation of security policy and procedures.
- Conduct security threat and risk assessments for DCS.
- Analyse the risk assessment documents/ reports.
- Co-ordinate and ensure existence of reliable security systems.
- Conduct security breach investigations.
- Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of security measures and procedures.
- Management of performance information, finances, human resources 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 Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 32 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/47: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL SECURITY REF NO: HO 2026/11/43 Directorate: Security Standards and Management SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Recognised three (3) year Degree in Criminal Justice field or relevant qualification. 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar environment. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management, facilitation, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation, conflict management, report-writing, time management and negotiation skills. Confidentiality, coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service policy, Correctional Service Act and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty, assertiveness, willingness to travel, influence and impact, decision making, problem-solving skills, networking / liaison with stakeholders. DUTIES: Development and implementation of security policy and procedures. Conduct security threat and risk assessments for DCS. Analyse the risk assessment documents/ reports. Co-ordinate and ensure existence of reliable security systems. Conduct security breach investigations. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of security measures and procedures. Management of performance information, finances, human resources 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 Public Service Act.