Department Of Correctional Services Mission And Vision

Department Of Correctional Services Mission And Vision

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act No. 108 of 1996) lays the basis for the mandate of the Department of Correctional Services. The Constitution compels the Department to comply with the following sections in terms of the treatment of offenders:



Department Of Correctional Services Mission

Providing the best Correctional Services for a safer South Africa

Vision of the Department Of Correctional Services



Contributing to a just, peaceful and safer South Africa through effective and humane incarceration of inmates, rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders





Values of the Department Of Correctional Services

Development

  • Enablement and empowerment
  • Faith in the potential of people
  • Providing opportunities and facilities for growth

Integrity

  • Honesty
  • Disassociating yourself from all forms of corruption and unethical conduct
  • Sound business practices

Ubuntu

  • Serving with Kindness and humanity

Effectiveness

  • Productivity
  • The best work methods, procedure and system to achieve set goals
  • Excellent services

Accountability

  • Desire to perform well
  • Accepting accountability for your behaviour
  • Commitment

Justice

  • Fair treatment
  • Justice for all
  • Fairness and equality before the law

Security

  • Safety of employees, offenders and the community

Equity

  • Non-discrimination
  • Affirmative Action
  • Gender equality
  • Integration of disability issues