# Deputy Commissioner: Correctional Security Operations

Department: Department of Correctional Services Salary: R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Centre: National Head Office Closing date: 9 November 2026 RequirementsAn undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Security Management / Criminology / Behavioural Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. Five [5] years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a similar environment. Security clearance. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services system and architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: DCS/public service management knowledge. Policy development and analysis. Knowledge and understanding of security management dynamics. Intelligence and counter

- **Id**: 3660963
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/dcs-deputy-commissioner-correctional-security-operations>
- **Role**: Security
- **Role family**: Security
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: South Africa
- **Countries**: ZA
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: closed
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-03T03:44:25Z
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-10T03:46:05Z
- **Board verified**: no
- **Closed at**: 2026-11-10T03:46:05Z
- **Days open**: 7
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- **Description chars**: 2915
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- **Relocation offered**: no

## Company

- **Id**: 1842280
- **Name**: Department of Correctional Services
- **Domain**: dcs.gov.za
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/dcs-gov-za>
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no

## Salary

- **Min**: 1582272
- **Currency**: ZAR
- **Period**: year
- **Gross**: yes
- **Usd annual**: 95441

## Trust

- **Level**: not_scored
- **Days open**: 7

## Requirements

- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-03T03:44:25Z
- Event: close; At: 2026-11-10T03:46:05Z

## Pay

- **Stated usd annual**: 95441
- **Is top pay**: no

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