Correctional Services DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Correctional Services invites applications for the position of Director: Organisational Development, located at its National Head Office in Pretoria. This senior management role is pivotal in shaping the department's operational structure and workforce strategy.

This opportunity involves leading the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of the organisational functional structure and post establishment for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The successful candidate will contribute significantly to strategic planning and the efficient delivery of public service within a crucial government department.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7), as recognised by SAQA, in Management Services, Operations Management, Human Resources Management, or an equivalent field.
• Five (5) years of experience in middle or senior management within a relevant field.
• A compulsory certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS), obtained from the National School of Government (NSG), is required prior to appointment.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Computer literate.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture.
• Understanding of public service policy and related legislative frameworks, including the Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended.
• Demonstrated competencies in areas such as financial management, strategic capability, leadership, policy development, project and programme management, transformation and change management, client orientation, problem-solving, service delivery innovation, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the DCS organisational functional structure.
• Conduct organisational assessments to identify structural gaps, duplications, and areas for optimisation.
• Develop and review functional structures aligned with legislative frameworks, mandates, and strategic objectives.
• Prepare organisational design reports, motivation documents, and structural map updates.
• Ensure the alignment of functional structures with approved business processes and service delivery models.
• Design, develop, and maintain the DCS post establishment and related norms.
• Develop and update post establishment frameworks, norms, and standards based on organisational requirements.
• Analyse workforce distribution to identify shortages, surpluses, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Develop post provisioning models and scenario planning to support decision-making processes.
• Prepare and submit establishment reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage post provision and the allocation of posts, including all related reporting.
• Facilitate the allocation, reallocation, and redistribution of posts based on needs analysis.
• Review and approve requests related to post creation, abolition, upgrading, or transfers.