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Assistant Director: Presentations [NCB3]
Directorate: Pre-Release Resettlement
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Director for presentations in the Pre-Release Resettlement Directorate at National Head Office. Suits people with a behavioural sciences degree or diploma and at least 5 years of supervisory
- Main duties: develop and review policy on representation and victim involvement in the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board, and run research into best practice.
- Also handle ordinary and ministerial representations, receive representations from interested parties, and draft implementation plans.
- Must have a relevant degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences, and 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.
- Must know the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 and relevant sections of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977.
- Based at National Head Office. The text does not give a closing date or the application method. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo, (012) 307 2174, or Ms TP Ngobeni, (012) 305 8589.
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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 skills, analytical skills and decision-making skills.
- People Management and Empowerment, Integrity and honesty, Confidentiality, Good Interpersonal relations.
Duties
- Development and review of policy and procedures on representation and victim involvement in the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPBs).
- Undertake research into best practices.
- Administration of ordinary and ministerial representations.
- Receiving of representations from various interested parties.
- Operationalisation of victim involvement policies.
- Draft implementation plans.
- Management of media and parliamentary questions.
- Receive media questions from various media houses.
- 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 Correctional Services Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 28 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/39: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PRESENTATIONS [NCB3] REF NO: HO 2026/11/11 Directorate: Pre-Release Resettlement SALARY: R526 935 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office: Directorate: Pre-Release 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 skills, analytical skills and decision-making skills. People Management and Empowerment, Integrity and honesty, Confidentiality, Good Interpersonal relations. DUTIES: Development and review of policy and procedures on representation and victim involvement in the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPBs). Undertake research into best practices. Administration of ordinary and ministerial representations. Receiving of representations from various interested parties. Operationalisation of victim involvement policies. Draft implementation plans. Management of media and parliamentary questions. Receive media questions from various media houses. 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 Correctional Services Act.