Deputy Director: Parole Administration [NCB 4]

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**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director specializing in Parole Administration, designated as NCB 4, within the South African Department of Correctional Services. **What you will do** * Manage policy related to Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards (CSPBs). * Conduct research on international best standards or practices. * Manage the submission of profile reports for offenders sentenced to life imprisonment. * Conduct quality assurance on lifer profile reports. * Administer Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards. * Develop guidelines, circulars, and directives. * Manage performance information, finances, human resources, and assets. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant Degree/National Diploma NQF level 6 in Behavioural Sciences. * At least 7 years combined relevant experience on supervision and junior management production levels. * Successful completion of Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training. * Computer literate. * Valid driver’s licence. * Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology. * Competencies in: Communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, stakeholder management, problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment. * In-depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment. * Integrity and honesty, confidentiality and good interpersonal relations. * Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended. * Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy and tactfulness, resilience, influence and impact. **Who should apply** Candidates with a NQF level 6 Degree or National Diploma in Behavioural Sciences and at least 7 years of combined experience in supervision and junior management production levels. Applicants must have successfully completed a Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training, be computer literate, and hold a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate firearm skills and proficiency with relevant security technology, alongside strong competencies in communication, various management disciplines (project, programme, transformation, change, stakeholder, people), problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, and service delivery innovation. An in-depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment and knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended, are essential. Key attributes include integrity, honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations, assertiveness, networking ability, diplomacy, tactfulness, resilience, influence, and impact. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-parole-administration-ncb-4-south-african-department-of-correctional-services Source: myjobmag

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