Department Correctional Services - Code of Conduct
This widely consulted and agreed on Code of Conduct aims at moulding staff
behaviour into what is desirable and acceptable within an organization that
strives to be one of the best correctional systems in the world. It is expected of
all staff members to acquaint themselves with the contents of the Code of
Conduct and to adhere to it, both in terms of their personal conduct and in
their relationships with others.
Guiding staff conduct to a high level of professionalism
Relationship with the Legislature and the Executive
A member of the Departmental of Correctional Services:
• is faithful to the Republic and honours the Constitution and abides
thereby in the execution of his or her daily tasks;
• puts the public interest first in the execution of his or her duties;
• loyally executes the policies of the Government of day in the
performance of his or her official duties as contained in all statutory and
other prescripts;
• strives to be familiar with and abides by all statutory and other
instructions applicable to his or her conduct and duties; and
• co-operates with public institutions established under legislation and
the Constitution in promoting the public interest.
Performance of duties
A member of the Department of Correctional services:
• strives to achieve the objectives of his or her institution cost-effectively
and in the public’s interest;
• is creative in thought and in the execution of his or her duties, seeks
innovative ways to solve problems and enhance effectiveness and
efficiency within the context of the law;
• is punctual in the execution of his or her duties;
• executes his or her duties in a professional and competent manner and
maintains professional standards in performing his or her duties to
enhance service delivery;
• does not engage in any transaction or action that is in conflict with or
infringes on the execution of his or her official duties;
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