Area Coordinator: Corporate Services

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Area Coordinator: Corporate Services, based in KwaZulu Natal region Durban. This is a permanent post, paying R1,340,691 a year. 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 2026/11/05 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and manage human resource administration services within the Management Area
• Coordinate and manage the utilisation of human resources and employee development
• Coordinate human resource support services
• Facilitate legal processes
• Coordinate employee relations
• Communication and information management
• Coordinate special programmes
• Management of performance information
• Management of human resources, finances and assets

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.
• A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory. [5] Years’ of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Security Clearance.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Required.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster, White Paper on Corrections in South Africa and White Paper on Remand Detainees.
• Understanding of Public Service Policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations and Public Finance Management Act).
• Competencies And Attributes: In-depth knowledge of Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Planning, organizing, negotiation, counselling, analytical and problem solving, communication and listening, time management, diversity management and conflict management skills.