The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director: Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (Ref: JI 116/2025). This Centurion-based role offers a salary of R468,459 per annum (Level 09) and requires an NQF 6 qualification in Public Management/Administration or equivalent, along with 3-5 years of strategic planning experience. Key responsibilities include coordinating strategic and annual performance plans, policy development, and performance monitoring. Applications close on 20 June 2025. Submit a completed Z83 form, detailed CV, and certified documents to [email protected]. Preference given to designated groups under employment equity.
POST: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
REFNO: JI 116/2025 Office of the Chief Executive Officer
SALARY: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Centurion
CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- A recognized NQF 6 qualification in Public Management or Public Administration or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6/RVQ13).
- The candidate must have three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in strategic management/planning.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of: Public Service Act, (Batho Pele Principles), corporate governance guidelines and strategies.
- Required information technology knowledge.
- Monitoring and evaluation framework.
- Application of research methodology.
- Basic project management.
- Strategic formulation and implementation.
- Public sector governance framework.
- Monitoring and evaluation (setting outcome targets and performance measures).
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Planning and organising.
- Knowledge management.
- Diversity management.
- Budgeting and financial management.
- Computer literacy.
- Research skills.
- Development of monitoring contingency plans and systems..
DUTIES:
- Coordinate and prepare inputs/presentations and feedback regarding the strategic and annual performance plans for JICS.
- Assist with the review or development of relevant departmental policies pertaining to JICS procedures to the relevant role players.
- Develop, facilitate, coordinate, present and maintain strategic and annual planning processes.
- Coordinate and maintain operational plans.
- Ensure the updating and monitoring of strategic planning in terms of the annual performance/business plan and operational plan.
- Ensure the proper and timeous reporting on the performance plan.
- Coordinate the development and submission of the annual performance.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of JICS performance outcomes and reviews..
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Bezuidenhout Tel No: (012) 321 0303
APPLICATIONS:
Private Bag X153, Centurion, 0046.
Alternatively, applications may be handed in at Block C 3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-hazel Street, Centurion, 0046 [email protected] – SUBJECT – Post reference number.
NOTE:
The application must include only the completed and signed new Z83 Form (which has been in effect since 1 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive and detailed Curriculum Vitae, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks of experience as compared to the Public Service, as well as at least three contactable references.
Certified copies of the Identity Document, Senior Certificate, Driver’s License where necessary and all qualifications mentioned in the CV, as well as a SAQA verification report for foreign qualifications, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates and other suitability checks.
It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted when requested.
Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), to your personal information which you provide to JICS being processed by JICS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for recruitment purposes, under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013.
Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months.
JICS reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised posts.
The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
Please Note: Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant.
The appointment will be made according to the Public Service Act of 1994.
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment, preference will be giving to Whites, Indians and people living with disabilities.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 23 May 2025 for Independent Correctional Centre Visitor for Richmond Correctional Centre under Reference JI 22/2025 should have been at Hopetown Correctional Centre.
The post of ICCV at Hopetown Correctional Centre is therefore advertised under reference JI 22/2025.
The post of ICCV at Richmond Correctional Centre will be filled under Reference JI 24/2025.
The closing date will remain 13 June 2025..
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