Assistant Director: Physical Security
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- Physical security role at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- 3-year degree in criminal justice or a related field
- 3-5 years' similar experience
- Valid driver's licence and willing to travel
- R487 197 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/47, ref HO 2026/11/43. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Security Standards and Management
Requirements:
Recognised three (3) year Degree in Criminal Justice field or relevant qualification. 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar environment. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Financial management, facilitation, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation, conflict management, report-writing, time management and negotiation skills. Confidentiality, coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service policy, Correctional Service Act and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty, assertiveness, willingness to travel, influence and impact, decision making, problem-solving skills, networking / liaison with stakeholders.
Duties:
Development and implementation of security policy and procedures. Conduct security threat and risk assessments for DCS. Analyse the risk assessment documents/ reports. Co-ordinate and ensure existence of reliable security systems. Conduct security breach investigations. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of security measures and procedures. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/43