Deputy Commissioner: Human Resource Development

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Deputy Commissioner: Human Resource Development, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R1,582,272 a year. (Re-advertisement) How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/03 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the chief directorate.
• Establishing strategic direction of the Department to ensure alignment with its objective.
• Monitor and ensure the implementation of the strategic plans.
• Development, management and monitoring of DCS training and development strategy.
• Develop, implement and manage the career management and succession planning programmes.
• Management and implementation of a performance management system linked to the strategic outcomes, functional responsibilities and individual performance.
• Foster effective relationships with all the relevant role players.
• Develop and maintain good relations within the department and other role players.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with governmental, non-governmental institutions and other structures and organizations.
• Ensure that the preparations of the budget are in line with strategic plans and department objectives.
• Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure.
• Manage the provision of the following services and functions: External Training and Standards.
• Core Curriculum.
• Functional and Management Training.
• Management of human resources, finances and assets.
• Management of performance information.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Development/Public Administration or relevant qualification.
• 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment.
• 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.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Required.
• Knowledge:
• Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster
• Understanding of Public Service Policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act, Regulations and Labour Relations Act)
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Financial Management skills
• Strategic capability and leadership
• Policy development
• Communication
• Project and programme management
• Transformation management, Change management
• Client 4 5 Orientation and customer focus
• Problem solving and analysis
• Service delivery innovation
• Decision making
• People Management and empowerment
• Integrity and honesty
• Confidentiality
• Interpersonal relations
• Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework
• Assertiveness
• Ability to network
• Diplomacy and tactful
• Influence and impact