Senior Correctional Administration Officer: Placement Policy [ncb2]
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R446 457 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
- Diploma
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: Corrections Science Learnership / Basic Training
- Placement policy role at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Behavioural Sciences
- At least 5 years in a production post (NCB1)
- Must have completed Corrections Science Learnership or Basic Training
- Valid driver's licence
- R446 457 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 38/63, ref HO 2026/11/19. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Pre-Release
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.
Notes:
Appointment under the Correctional 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 2026/11/19