Correctional Services AREA COORDINATOR: FINANCE Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Area Coordinator: Finance. This senior managerial position offers a comprehensive all-inclusive package of R1,340,691 per annum.

Based in the Durban Management Area within the KwaZulu Natal Region, this role is crucial for managing and coordinating financial and supply chain management services. It requires a leader with significant experience and a strong understanding of public service financial regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Financial and Management Accounting or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• Five (5) years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level in a similar environment.
• A compulsory certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required prior to appointment.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Required Knowledge:
• Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster, White Paper on Corrections in South Africa, and White Paper on Remand Detainees.
• Knowledge of public service policy and related legislative frameworks, including the Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 (as amended).
• Understanding of Treasury Regulations, Tax Legislation, BAS system, LOGIS, PERSAL, and Supply Chain Management processes.
• Competencies and Attributes:
• Communication skills, financial and management accounting knowledge, managerial skills.
• Change management skills, strategic leadership.
• Understanding of broader public service transformation processes.
• Good interpersonal relations and ability to network.
• Integrity, honesty, service delivery, and client orientation.
• Project and programme management, ability to make and implement decisions.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and rendering supply chain management services in the management area.
• Coordinating the rendering of procurement and demand services.
• Rendering logistics and disposal management services.
• Managing and rendering financial and management accounting services in the management area.
• Managing and monitoring the effective utilisation of the management area budget.
• Managing the collection of revenue in the management area.
• Rendering and monitoring expenditure control.
• Developing and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with set internal controls within the department.
• Management of performance information.
• Management of human resources, finances, and assets.