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Assistant Director: Remand Detention: Admission and Release [NCB3]
Directorate: Remand Administration and Case Flow
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Director post at National Head Office for remand detention admission and release policy. Suits a supervisor with a behavioural sciences degree or national diploma and at least 5 years' exper
- Develop, analyse and evaluate remand detention policies and procedures, including admission and release of remand detainees.
- Monitor bail protocol, the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 and the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008.
- Report on internal and external audits and make sure compliance or corrective actions are carried out.
- Must have a relevant degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences, and at least 5 years' 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. Experience in the departmental management information system is an advantage.
- Based at National Head Office. The advert says the appointment is under the Correctional Services Act. No closing date is stated in the advert text. 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.
- Experience in departmental management information system (MIS) will be added as advantage.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Financial management.
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Facilitation skills.
- Plan, organize, lead and control.
- Project management and presentation skills.
- Conflict management.
- Training and development.
- Communication.
- Report writing.
- Coaching and mentoring.
- Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
- Service delivery and client orientation.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Assertiveness.
- Influence and impact.
Duties
- Development, analysis and evaluation of remand detention policies and procedures.
- Participate in the policy and procedure formulation with regard to admission and releases of remand detainees.
- Assist with the development and monitoring tools to observe implemented policy and procedures on all remand detainees including special categories.
- Report on internal and external audits and ensure compliance or corrective actions.
- Monitor the implementation of bail protocol and relevant sections of Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 and Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 on remand detainees.
- Monitor the RD tool.
- Information analysis and writing.
- Monitor the implementation of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and submission of reports to the intersectoral cluster on child justice.
- Manage the wearing of uniform of remand detainees.
- Management of human resource, finance and assets.
- Manage compliance with the department supply chain management policy within remand detention.
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 27 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/38: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REMAND DETENTION: ADMISSION AND RELEASE [NCB3] REF NO: HO 2026/11/10 Directorate: Remand Administration and Case Flow 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. Experience in departmental management information system (MIS) will be added as advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management. Problem solving and decision making. Facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control. Project management and presentation skills. Conflict management. Training and development. Communication. Report writing. Coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Influence and impact. DUTIES: Development, analysis and evaluation of remand detention policies and procedures. Participate in the policy and procedure formulation with regard to admission and releases of remand detainees. Assist with the development and monitoring tools to observe implemented policy and procedures on all remand detainees including special categories. Report on internal and external audits and ensure compliance or corrective actions. Monitor the implementation of bail protocol and relevant sections of Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 and Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 on remand detainees. Monitor the RD tool. Information analysis and writing. Monitor the implementation of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and submission of reports to the intersectoral cluster on child justice. Manage the wearing of uniform of remand detainees. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Manage compliance with the department supply chain management policy within remand detention. 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.