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