Assistant Director: Measurement and Tracking [ncb3]

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Director: Measurement and Tracking [ncb3] in Community Liaison, 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 2026/11/14 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the re-entry of offenders into the community through the involvement of stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate policy implementation on any areas of concern with regard to offender reintegration.
• Enhance successful reintegration of released offenders into their communities.
• Design monitoring tools for evaluation of services rendered by service providers to released offenders.
• Marketing and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Requirements

• Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
• At least 5 years’ experience gained in a supervisory post (NCB 2).
• Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
• Top secret security classification as an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
• Assertiveness, Networking/liaison with internal and external stakeholders, report writing, negotiation, facilitation, presentation, project management, communication, listening, stakeholder management, problem solving, analytical and research skills.
• Decision making, people management and empowerment, integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations.