Assistant Director: Post Advertisement

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Director: Post Advertisement in HR Administration and Utilization, 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 2026/11/52 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development, review and maintain national policies, procedures and guidelines for post advertisement and recruitment.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external post advertisement processes.
• Develop and coordinate post-advertisement programme in accordance with approved recruitment plans.
• Coordinate the receipt and verification of requests for post advertisement from the branches and regions.
• Conduct quality assurance of advertisements and documentation.
• Verify compliance with approved organisational structure, establishments, Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD’s) and job descriptions.
• Monitor adherence to prescribed recruitment procedures.
• Facilitate and coordinate head-hunting requests and processes.
• Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.

Requirements

• Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a similar environment.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Understanding of organogram
• Ability to analyse PERSAL reports
• Communication, problem solving and analysis, research, benchmarking, self-management, time management, financial management, human resource management (supervisory).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Negotiation, analytical and interpretation and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Creativity.