A 12-member delegation from Eswatini's His Majesty's Correctional Services (HMCS) is set to attend a SADC Peer-to-Peer Interaction workshop in Zambia. The delegation, led by Assistant Commissioner Jabulani Kunene, was dispatched by Commissioner General LaMakhosini Phindile Dlamini. The workshop aims to provide a platform for officers to learn from regional counterparts and benchmark good practices. Dlamini emphasized the importance of continuous professional development for effective correctional management.
The Officers-in-Charge of HMCS have pledged their commitment to the proper administration of correctional centers in Eswatini. They vowed to use the regional engagement to gain practical knowledge, exchange experiences, and return with lessons that can contribute to strengthening correctional-center administration in the Kingdom. Dlamini urged the delegation to represent the Service with professionalism and dedication.
Assistant Commissioner Jabulani Kunene highlighted the importance of strong and principled leadership for officers entrusted with running correctional centers. He emphasized that leadership is not just about holding a position, but about setting the standard, inspiring confidence, and becoming role models to those they lead. Kunene noted that Officers-in-Charge must understand the responsibility of maintaining discipline, ensuring the welfare of officers and inmates, and upholding professional standards.
Kunene stressed that the effectiveness of any correctional institution depends largely on the quality of leadership at the top. He challenged the delegation to return from Zambia as better leaders, equipped with knowledge that can be translated into practical improvements within their respective institutions. Kunene emphasized that discipline, fairness, and consistency are the hallmarks of credible leadership.
The delegation aims to make the Zambian engagement an opportunity for professional growth, knowledge exchange, and renewed commitment to leadership and service. Kunene said that when the team returns, their officers must see the difference in them. He emphasized that a good leader must be firm, fair, disciplined, and consistent in the execution of duties.
The SADC workshop provides a strategic opportunity for officers to learn from regional counterparts and benchmark good practices. Dlamini said that the workshop will enable the delegation to apply relevant lessons to improve institutional efficiency, discipline, and service delivery within HMCS. The delegation is committed to making the most of the workshop.
The Officers-in-Charge of HMCS will use the knowledge gained from the workshop to improve their leadership and administration skills. They will be equipped with the skills to translate knowledge into practical improvements within their respective institutions. The delegation's commitment to leadership and service will be renewed after the workshop.
Key points
- Eswatini's correctional officers pledge commitment to strengthen leadership and administration ahead of a SADC workshop in Zambia.
- The delegation aims to gain practical knowledge, exchange experiences, and return with lessons to contribute to strengthening correctional-center administration.
- The workshop provides a strategic opportunity for officers to learn from regional counterparts and benchmark good practices.
