Area Coordinator: Incarcerations, Corrections and Rehabilitation
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- KwaZulu Natal region: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary
- R1 340 691 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 12 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SMS pre-entry certificate (National School of Government), Security clearance
- Area Coordinator: Incarceration, Corrections and Rehabilitation, DCS Durban
- Degree (NQF 7) in Behavioural Science or related field
- 5 years at middle or senior management level
- SMS pre-entry certificate and security clearance
- Valid driver's licence
- R1 340 691 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 38/13, ref HO 2026/11/06. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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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:
Manage the effective health care of offenders in the management area. Co- ordination of policy on health care. Quality assessment of health care. Manage social work services in the management area. Coordination of policy on social work services. Quality assessment of services. Manage spiritual care services to offenders. Co-ordination of policy on spiritual care services to offenders. Quality assessment of religious care. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
Notes:
Appointment under the Correctional Services 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 2026/11/06