Deputy Director: External Training and Bursaries

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Deputy Director: External Training and Bursaries in External Training and Standards, 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 2026/11/37 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Management of bursaries.
• Coordinate bursary needs analysis in line with DCS priorities.
• Ensure effective management of bursary case files.
• Coordination of attendance of conferences, symposia, workshops and externally scheduled training interventions.
• Establish and maintain a database of accredited service providers.
• Ensure the approval of attendance of training interventions.
• Provision of auxiliary support services.
• Establish and maintain a learner records database.
• Coordinate the finances and supply chain management systems.
• Render administrative functions.
• Determine resource requirements and manage all employee related matters in the sub-directorate.

Requirements

• Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Development or relevant qualification.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in Human Resources Development/Management at supervisory/management at an ASD level.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Facilitation and presentation, project management, communication and marketing, report writing, database management, generic management, analytical, negotiation, transformation and change management skills
• Assertiveness, decisiveness, customer service orientation, tolerant, initiative, emotional intelligence, honesty and integrity