Senior Correctional Administration Officer: Placement Policy [ncb2]

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Senior Correctional Administration Officer: Placement Policy [ncb2] in Pre-Release, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R446,457 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 2026/11/19 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide support regarding the development and maintenance of policy on day parole, parole, correctional supervision, release on medical grounds and correctional supervision.
• Assist with the monitoring and implementation of policy.
• Establish monitoring mechanism.
• Evaluate execution of policy.
• Assist with the updating of departmental orders.
• Revise orders, consult, and update.
• Document control.
• Maintenance of the documentation of the Sub-Directorate.
• Keep record of the issuing and return of documents.
• Management of human resources, finances and assets.

Requirements

• Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in a production post (NCB1).
• Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Conflict resolution
• Report writing
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving
• Team leadership
• Facilitation skills
• Analytical skills
• Policy interpretation
• Assertiveness
• Plan and organize
• Client orientation
• Good communication skills
• Integrity and honesty
• Confidentiality
• Interpersonal relations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Applied strategic thinking and willingness to travel
• Service delivery
• Confident and independent