Correctional Services CHAIRPERSON Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Correctional Services is inviting applications for Chairperson positions to serve on its Boards across various regions. These crucial roles contribute to the governance and oversight within the correctional system, with a term of office set for a period of five years.

Successful candidates will be appointed to one of multiple available posts in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, and Western Cape regions. This is an opportunity to apply your senior management and decision-making expertise within a vital public service portfolio.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this Chairperson role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management or decision-making position.
• Proven ability to conduct effective evidence-based decision-making, including weighing facts, analysing complex information, and identifying key issues under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable independence of mind and sound judgement when making evidence-based decisions, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to gain respect, maintain rapport, communicate effectively, influence others, challenge opinions constructively, work collegiately, and resolve differences.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively, vary approach as needed, treat others with respect, listen actively, and evaluate replies to probe issues.
• Strong written skills for drafting well-formed reports that summarise evidence in support of decisions or recommendations.
• High standards of corporate and personal integrity, including a strong commitment to fairness, equality, and contributing to the wider public good.
• High levels of time management, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Strong personal motivation and commitment to professional self-development.
• Evidence of experience in any aspect of the criminal justice system.
• An understanding of the importance of the victim’s perspective.