Deputy Commissioner: Human Resource Development

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a Deputy Commissioner for Human Resource Development at National Head Office. This is a re-advertisement. The role leads training and development for the department, from strategic direction and career and succession planning to performance management and the budget for training services. The successful candidate will work with government and non-government partners and make sure training supports the department's objectives. The salary is R1 582 272 per annum, all-inclusive package. Blacks and Whites are encouraged to apply. Applications close on 9 November 2026 at 15:45 and must be submitted online. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, Post 38/10, Ref No: HO 2026/11/03.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the chief directorate; establish the strategic direction of the department to ensure alignment with its objectives; monitor and ensure the implementation of strategic plans; develop, manage and monitor the departmental training and development strategy; develop, implement and manage career management and succession planning programmes; manage and implement a performance management system linked to strategic outcomes, functional responsibilities and individual performance; foster effective relationships with all relevant role players; develop and maintain good relations within the department and with other role players; liaise and co-ordinate with governmental, non-governmental institutions and other structures and organisations; ensure that preparations for the budget are in line with strategic plans and departmental objectives; ensure the proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting on expenditure; manage the provision of external training and standards, core curriculum, financial and management training, and the management of human resources, finances and assets, as well as performance information.

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Development, Public Administration or a relevant qualification; five years of experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment; a certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG), which is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment; computer literacy; a valid driver's licence; knowledge of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster; an understanding of public service policy and the related legislative framework, including the Public Service Act, Regulations and Labour Relations Act; and competencies in financial management, strategic capability and leadership, policy development, communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, client orientation and customer focus, problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment, integrity and honesty, confidentiality, interpersonal relations, assertiveness, diplomacy and tact, and influence and impact.

Skills