DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

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Note: Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The
Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into
consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,
1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies.
It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of
these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status
on the application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific
determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be
considered.

APPLICATIONS : Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional
Commissioner Eastern Cape. Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East
London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney,
East London, 5211 OR you can email your application to ECHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/ Ms Mgugudo N (043) 706
7882/ Mr Ndonyela N (043) 706 7883.
Free State And Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free
State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein,
9300 or hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein,
9300 or you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact
persons: Ms Mkuni NJ (051) 404 0268/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Moreki-Rathaba
MP/ Ms. Ramncwana B (051) 404 0283.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng, Recruitment
Section, P/Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East
Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield or you can email your application to
GPHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/ Ms
Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.
National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post
Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at:
124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De
Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) or
you can email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact
persons: Mr Y Naidoo (012) 307 2079 / Ms TP Ngobeni (012) 305 8589.
Kwa-Zulu Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: Kwa-Zulu Natal,
Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 OR hand deliver
at: Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg,
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact
persons: Ms Mchunu GJ (033) 355 7386/ Ms Mkhize AL (033) 355 7370/ Mr
Khumalo SB (033) 033 355 7368.
Limpopo, Mpumalanga And North West Region: The Regional
Commissioner Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West, Recruitment Section,
P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase
(Proes) & Paul Kruger Street, 196 Masada Building, 09th Floor, Pretoria, 0001
OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons:
Mr Ziqubu Z (012) 306 2025/ Ms Nomvela PM (012) 306 2033/ Ms Lekhuleni
TD (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape,
Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 or hand deliver at:
Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460 or you can email your application to
WCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba (021) 550 6014 /
Ms A Reddy (021) 559 7929 / Mr S Sikisazane (021) 558 0108 / Ms NC
Sotyibi (021) 558 0518. Candidates must comply with the minimum
appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of
compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole
responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS
before the closing date of 02 June 2025 @ 15h45.

CLOSING DATE : 02 June 2025 @ 15h45.

NOTE : Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the
shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months
of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is
unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress
of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted
once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive
outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting,
qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be
provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a
security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly
terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. Applications:
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application
form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed
in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than
6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of
the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post
you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested
in. For re-advertised posts, candidates who previously applied need to reapply. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any
of these advertised posts

POST 16/94 : SECRETARY

SALARY : R228 321 per annum

CENTRE : National Head Office: Office of the National Commissioner Ref No: HO
2025/05/31
National Head Office: Office of the CDC Human Resource Management and
Development Ref No: HO 2025/05/32
National Head Office: Office of the Director HR Administration and Utilization
Ref No: HO 2025/05/33
National Head Office: Office of the Director Procurement Administration Ref
No: HO 2025/05/34
National Head Office: Office of the Director Logistics Ref No: HO 2025/05/35

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with typing as a subject or any other training course or qualification
that will enable the person to perform work satisfactorily. Computer literate.
Competencies And Attributes: Honesty and integrity. Attention to detail. Plan
and organize. Punctuality and confidentiality. Service delivery and client
orientation. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work
under pressure. Ability to coordinate and organize work related tasks. Good
telephone etiquette. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and
discretion.

DUTIES : Execute office and general administrative duties. Screen and answer
telephone calls. Type correspondence. Compile documentation and
presentations. Ensure proper record management through effective filing
systems. Manage electronic document tracking system. Maintain diary and
manage appointments. Responsible for the management of document tracking
system. Arrange and coordinate meetings, workshops etc. Facilitate the
procurement of office equipment such as stationery. Perform all such tasks and
duties related to the role. Make all transport arrangements for conferences,
courses, meetings and hearings away from the office. Management of assets.

ENQUIRIES : National Head Office: Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: (012) 307 2079 / Ms TP Ngobeni
(012) 305 8589.
APPLICATIONS : National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post
Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at:
124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De
Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) or
you can email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.

POST 16/93 : SECURITY OFFICER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (CB 2-1)

SALARY : R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Barberton (Nelspruit) Ref No:
LMN 2025/05/71
Polokwane (Modimolle) Ref No: LMN 2025/05/72
Rustenburg (Losperfontein) Ref No: LMN 2025/05/73 (X2 Posts)
Rustenburg (Medium A) Ref No: LMN 2025/05/75 (X3 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : Relevant national diploma/degree in Purchasing
Management/Logistics/Supply Chain Management or equivalent. 2-3 years
relevant work experience in Supply Chain Management. Successful
completion of Corrections Science Learnership. Working experience on LOGIS
will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control. Project management and
presentation skills. Conflict management, Training and communication skills.
Time management. Confidentiality. Coaching and mentoring, Knowledge of the
Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge
of tender process. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty.
Assertiveness. Influence and impact and ability to network.

DUTIES : Responsibilities: Implementation and managing procurement, LOGIS and
procurement policies. Conducting of procurement and LOGIS inspections.
Handling and finalization of all inspection and audit queries within procurement
and LOGIS. Assist with the administration of bids. Handling of budget.
Responsible for operational training within procurement management. Ensure
compliance to the legislative frameworks and public service policies.

ENQUIRIES : Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Ziqubu Z Tel No: (012) 306
2025/ Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/ Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012)
306 2034.
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act

POST 16/92 : SECURITY OFFICER: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING (CB 2-1)

SALARY : R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Barberton (Youth Town) Ref
No: LMN 2025/05/67
Klerksdorp (Christiana) Ref No: LMN 2025/05/68
Klerksdorp (Wolmaransstad) Ref No: LMN 2025/05/69
Polokwane (Tzaneen) Ref No: LMN 2025/05/70

REQUIREMENTS : Relevant 3-year national diploma /degree in Accounting or Financial
Management. (2-3) years relevant work experience. Successful completion of
Corrections Science Learnership. BAS experience will be advantageous.
Computer literate. Valid driver’s license. Competencies And Attributes:
Financial management. Facilitation skills. Plan, organise, lead and control.
Project management, presentation skills and conflict management. Report
writing, Time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring.
Understanding of Public Service Policy and legislative framework. Knowledge
of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and BAS.
Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty, assertiveness,
influence and impact. Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Networking/liaison with stakeholders and negotiation skills. Sound
communication skills.

DUTIES : Execute duties and accounting policy in the correctional centre in accordance
with current procedures. Plan and execute management accounting functions
/ monitoring. Undertake financial investigations. Provide advice on financial
issues. Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the
Public Finance Management Act. Management of revenue accounts.
Management of control / suspense accounts and management of debts
accounts. Manage the settlement of payment due to the creditors within 30
days and management of losses. Monitor compliance with the financial
management legislations, policies, procedures and related prescripts and
maintenance of BAS system.

We wish you all the best with your applications