Assistant Director: Operational Training

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Director: Operational Training in Logistics, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 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 2026/11/47 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Compile and coordinate operational training plan.
• Schedule training needs for ad hoc Logistics training.
• Facilitate the formulation, development and maintenance of operational training material.
• Coordinate and provide training information and advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Management of human resources, finance and assets.
• Management of performance information.

Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or relevant qualification plus at least 3- 5 years’ experience in Logistics as a supervisor (SL8).
• LOGIS training.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Knowledge of PFMA Section 38 (1), Treasury regulations, White Paper on Corrections (applicable sections), DCS strategic plan (A1), Public Service regulations, HRD policies/procedures and skills development act, Act 97 of 1998
• PASM/PAS and Web asset tool
• PFMA (Act No 1 of 1999 as amended by act 29 of 1999) Section 38(1)
• Supply chain management guide for accounting officers, Section 6
• Provisioning Administration System Manual (PASM)
• Financial administration procedures – Manual 4
• Annual operational plan of the Directorate:
• Logistics
• Analytical thinking
• Honest, integrity and committed
• Liaison (internal/external)
• Ability to use office administration tools
• Capability to manage statistics on a computerized database