Assistant Director: Remand Detention Systems and Support [ncb3]

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Director: Remand Detention Systems and Support [ncb3] in Remand Detention System Management, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R526,935 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 2026/11/09 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

Responsibilities

• Management of virtual courts.
• Co-ordinate the upgrading and refurbishment of Remand Detention Facilities (RDFs).
• Co-ordinate the installation.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment.
• Gathering of statistics and report writing on court appearances.
• Verification and tracking of RDs.
• Co-ordinate the installation of APIS system.
• Gathering of statistics and report writing on the tracking of RDs.
• Development of training framework for officials working in RDFs.
• Evaluation of safety and security tenders.
• Development of policies regarding RDFs.
• Review of operational policies.
• Assist in development of orientation programmes.
• Assist in policy development with regard to systems in RDFs.
• Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications.
• Effective and efficient use of detention management system and management information system.
• Ensure data integrity.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of MIS on remand detention issues.
• Upgrading of RDFs.
• Assist in the drafting/compilation of specifications and or amendments of specifications for RDFs.
• Co-ordinate inputs with regard to feasibility study.
• Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Requirements

• Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences with at least 5 years’ experience gained in supervisory post (NCB 2).
• Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Analytical thinking skills
• Policy review, analysis and development
• Human resource management including development and training
• Research
• Financial management skills
• Knowledge and understanding on the development of security systems
• Compliance management
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of the safety legislation (construction)
• Application of safety legislation
• Project management
• Communication, report writing and presentation skills