Deputy Director: Production Workshops

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Deputy Director: Production Workshops in Production Workshop and Agriculture, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 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 2026/11/31 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage the policy and procedure formulation on production workshop and bakeries.
• Manage and coordinate the provision of production workshops and bakeries services.
• Ensure planning and operations management of production workshops and bakeries.
• Ensure adherence to service level standards.
• Monitoring and evaluation of productions workshops and bakeries to ensure optimum utilization of resources, cost savings, and production workshops revenue generation.
• Provide technical support services to regions and operational level.
• Report on the production/manufacturing output and financial performance of production workshops and bakeries.
• Ensure enhancement of self-sufficiency and sustainability in production workshops and bakeries, as well as offender development.
• Conduct economic analysis of production workshop and bakeries.
• Marketing of services rendered by production workshops and bakeries.
• Delivery of organizational support services and administration.
• Management of human resources, finance and assets.
• Management of performance information.

Requirements

• Recognized Degree or National Diploma in Production Management/Operations Management or relevant qualification.
• Project management will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years management experience at an ASD level in a similar environment.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Financial management
• Plan, organize, lead and control
• Change management
• Team leadership
• Project management
• Problem solving and decision-making, facilitation and presentation skills
• Conflict management
• Report writing
• Training and development
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Time management
• Confidentiality
• Coaching and mentoring
• Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework
• Service delivery and client orientation
• Integrity and honesty
• Assertiveness
• Ability to network with stakeholders
• Influence and impact
• Accountability
• Willingness to travel
• Applied strategic thinking