Assistant Director: Employee Incentives

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Director: Employee Incentives in HR Support, based in National Head Office HR System and Support. 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 2026/11/50 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of employee incentive programmes.
• Coordinate the implementation of employee incentive programmes, including performance bonuses, pay progression and long-service recognition awards.
• Conduct research and policy support on employee incentives.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on employee incentive practices within the public service and relevant sectors.
• Monitor compliance and reporting on employee incentives.
• Monitor compliance with employee incentive policies, directives and applicable legislative frameworks.
• Management of human resources, finance and assets.
• Management of performance information.

Requirements

• Recognised Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.
• 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar environment and 3 years should be at supervisory level.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Employee incentives policy and processes
• Knowledge of DPSA incentive policy framework and related circulars
• Knowledge of Labour Relations Act
• HR mandates regarding employee incentives
• Knowledge of organisational structure
• Public Service Act and regulations
• Collective agreements with regard to employee incentives
• Career management strategy
• Knowledge of Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc. Project management principles.
• Delegations of authority.
• The ability to access and interpret required management information.
• Applied strategic thinking. communication, presentations, developing others (coaching, mentoring, training, supervisory, problem-solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders, negotiation and listening skills.
• Technical report writing.
• Analytical thinking policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation.