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Senior Correctional Administration Officer: Placement Policy [NCB2]
Directorate: Pre-Release
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Senior correctional administration officer at National Head Office supporting policy on day parole, parole, correctional supervision and release on medical grounds. Suits people with a behavioural sci
- Duties include helping to develop, monitor and update policy on day parole, parole, correctional supervision and release on medical grounds.
- Must have a relevant degree or national diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
- Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience in a production post (NCB1).
- Must have completed the Corrections Science Learnership or Basic Training, have computer skills and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at National Head Office. Willingness to travel is required.
- Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
- At least 5 years relevant experience in a production post (NCB1).
- Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Conflict resolution.
- Report writing.
- Presentation skills.
- Problem solving.
- Team leadership.
- Facilitation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Policy interpretation.
- Assertiveness.
- Plan and organize.
- Client orientation.
- Good communication skills.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Confidentiality.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Applied strategic thinking and willingness to travel.
- Service delivery.
- Client orientation.
- Confident and independent.
Duties
- Provide support regarding the development and maintenance of policy on day parole, parole, correctional supervision, release on medical grounds and correctional supervision.
- Assist with the monitoring and implementation of policy.
- Establish monitoring mechanism.
- Evaluate execution of policy.
- Assist with the updating of departmental orders.
- Revise orders, consult, and update.
- Document control.
- Maintenance of the documentation of the Sub-Directorate.
- Keep record of the issuing and return of documents.
- Management of human resources, finances 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 Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 40 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/63: SENIOR CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: PLACEMENT POLICY [NCB2] REF NO: HO 2026/11/19 Directorate: Pre-Release SALARY: R446 457 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. At least 5 years relevant experience in a production post (NCB1). Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Conflict resolution. Report writing. Presentation skills. Problem solving. Team leadership. Facilitation skills. Analytical skills. Policy interpretation. Assertiveness. Plan and organize. Client orientation. Good communication skills. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Applied strategic thinking and willingness to travel. Service delivery. Client orientation. Confident and independent. DUTIES: Provide support regarding the development and maintenance of policy on day parole, parole, correctional supervision, release on medical grounds and correctional supervision. Assist with the monitoring and implementation of policy. Establish monitoring mechanism. Evaluate execution of policy. Assist with the updating of departmental orders. Revise orders, consult, and update. Document control. Maintenance of the documentation of the Sub-Directorate. Keep record of the issuing and return of documents. Management of human resources, finances 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 Service Act.