Director : Professional Services

South African Department of Correctional Services; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Department of Correctional Services is seeking a Director: Professional Services to oversee facilities and services. The role requires an NQF level 7 qualification in Building Science, SMS certification, and 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity. Responsibilities include managing maintenance and compliance, ensuring health and safety, and coordinating services for various infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience at senior/middle managerial level in a similar environment.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate provision of services for all physical infrastructure and ensure maintenance and cleaning.
• Monitor functionality and compliance of facilities in DCS.
• Manage performance information, assets, human resources, and finances.

Skills

Computer literacy

Performance management

Health and safety coordination

Education

Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Building Science or equivalent

Certificate for entry into Senior Management Services (SMS)

Job description

Job Title: Director: Professional Services

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: June 02, 2025

Requirements:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Building Science or equivalent.
• 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 senior/middle managerial level in a similar environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s license.

Duties:

• Facilitate provision of services for all physical infrastructure, including refreshment coordination, refectory, kitchens, stores, offices, agricultural facilities, and messenger services. Provide oversight in maintenance and cleaning services of all facilities in DCS.
• Monitor and evaluate the state of facilities in DCS and report on their functionality and compliance with minimum standards.
• Coordinate employee health and safety responsibilities associated with these functions.
• Ensure adequate and professional office space for officials. Manage performance information, assets, human resources, and finances.