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Deputy Commissioner: Correctional Security Operations
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Senior management post leading correctional security operations and correctional programmes at the Department of Correctional Services, National Head Office. Suits senior managers with security experi
- Lead the chief directorate, set its strategies and policies, and monitor operational plans.
- Ensure safe and secure correctional facilities and manage emergency support teams and a national operational centre.
- Must have an undergraduate degree (NQF level 7) in Security Management, Criminology, Behavioural Sciences or a SAQA-recognised equivalent.
- Must have five years' experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment, plus security clearance, computer literacy and a valid driver's licence.
- The SMS certificate from the National School of Government is compulsory and must be submitted before appointment.
- Based at National Head Office. Candidates who applied before must re-apply. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni, (012) 307 2174 or (012) 305 8589. The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Security Management / Criminology / Behavioural Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
- A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment.
- Five [5] years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment.
- Security clearance.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Required Knowledge:
- Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services system and architecture.
- Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
- Competencies and Attributes:
- DCS/public service management knowledge.
- Policy development and analysis.
- Knowledge and understanding of security management dynamics.
- Intelligence and counter-intelligence operations and analysis.
- Research.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Risk management.
- Strategic management and capability.
- Programme and project management.
Duties
- Provide leadership and strategic direction within the chief directorate.
- Develop strategies, policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure alignment with business plan of the department.
- Ensure implementation and monitoring of the operational plans in line with the departmental strategic plan.
- Ensure safe and secure DCS facilities and provide security standards services with respect to DCS.
- Ensure that sufficient and effective emergency support team services are available in correctional centres to support officials in their duties to create a safe environment for both inmates and officials.
- Manage the creation and maintenance of a national operational centre.
- Manage the effective capacitation and management of emergency support teams.
- Manage stakeholder relations.
- Management of liaison in relation to client expectations (internal & external).
- Effectively participate in cluster programs (NatJOINTS etc).
- Manage correctional programmes rendered in the department.
- Ensure that correctional programmes are rendered effectively in the department.
- Develop policies based on the national guidelines practices, procedures and policies and ensure the implementation thereof.
- Management of risks within the chief directorate.
- Develop action plans to mitigate the identified risks.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the control measures in place.
- Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.
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
Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 11 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/09: DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: CORRECTIONAL SECURITY OPERATIONS REF NO: HO 2026/11/02 Re-advertisement SALARY: R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Security Management / Criminology / Behavioural Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. Five [5] years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment. Security clearance. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services system and architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: DCS/public service management knowledge. Policy development and analysis. Knowledge and understanding of security management dynamics. Intelligence and counter-intelligence operations and analysis. Research. Diplomacy and negotiation skills. Risk management. Strategic management and capability. Programme and project management. DUTIES: Provide leadership and strategic direction within the chief directorate. Develop strategies, policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure alignment with business plan of the department. Ensure implementation and monitoring of the operational plans in line with the departmental strategic plan. Ensure safe and secure DCS facilities and provide security standards services with respect to DCS. Ensure that sufficient and effective emergency support team services are available in correctional centres to support officials in their duties to create a safe environment for both inmates and officials. Manage the creation and maintenance of a national operational centre. Manage the effective capacitation and management of emergency support teams. Manage stakeholder relations. Management of liaison in relation to client expectations (internal & external). Effectively participate in cluster programs (NatJOINTS etc). Manage correctional programmes rendered in the department. Ensure that correctional programmes are rendered effectively in the department. Develop policies based on the national guidelines practices, procedures and policies and ensure the implementation thereof. Management of risks within the chief directorate. Develop action plans to mitigate the identified risks. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the control measures in place. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.