Deputy Commissioner: Area Commissioner needed at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration/Law/Criminology/Criminal Justice/Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment.
• 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Oversee the effective functioning of incarceration and corrections, parole boards, corporate services, development programmes, care services, correctional centres and community corrections within the management area.
• Oversee the administration of security systems/ programmes including comprehensive risk assessments and programmes to ensure safety.
• Ensure the implementation and adherence to policies and procedures within the management area. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the geographical location of the management area. Effective management of court appearance of remand detainees.
• Management of the operational risks within the management area. Promotion of social responsibility and development of all offenders and parolees subjected to community corrections. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.