Jobs · Limpopo · Correctional Services
Regional Head: Incarcerations, Corrections and Rehabilitation
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Senior management post leading correctional services, incarceration, health care and rehabilitation across Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West. Suits experienced senior managers with a degree and SMS t
- The post is Regional Head: Incarcerations, Corrections and Rehabilitation, with a salary of R1 340 691 per year (all-inclusive package).
- Duties include keeping people safe and secure, managing health care and incarceration, running self-sufficiency programmes, and managing staff, money, assets and performance information.
- Must have an undergraduate degree (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Science or a relevant qualification, recognised by SAQA.
- Must have a compulsory SMS certificate from the National School of Government and five years' experience at middle or senior management level.
- Must have security clearance, computer skills and a valid driver's licence.
- The post covers the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region. The closing date is not stated in the text; enquiries can be made to Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni at (012) 307 2174 or (012) 305 8589.
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Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Behavioural Science or relevant qualification.
- A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory.
- Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
- Security clearance.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Required Knowledge:
- Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture.
- Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
- Competencies and Attributes:
- Strategic capability and leadership.
- Policy development, communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, client orientation and customer focus.
- Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making and financial management skills.
- People management and empowerment.
- Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and interpersonal relations.
- Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
- Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy, tactful, influence and impact.
Duties
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for members of the public, personnel and persons legally entrusted to our care.
- Manage health care services and incarceration management.
- Manage and oversee self-sufficiency and sustainability programs and services.
- Management of human resources, finances and assets.
- Management of 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
Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 12 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/11: REGIONAL HEAD: INCARCERATIONS, CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION REF NO: HO 2026/11/04 SALARY: R1 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Behavioural Science or relevant qualification. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory. Five [5] years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Security clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership. Policy development, communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making and financial management skills. People management and empowerment. Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and interpersonal relations. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy, tactful, influence and impact. DUTIES: Ensure a safe and secure environment for members of the public, personnel and persons legally entrusted to our care. Manage health care services and incarceration management. Manage and oversee self-sufficiency and sustainability programs and services. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Management of performance information. 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.