DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

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 Tel No: (043)
706 7882.
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 /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at
(082) 306 9027.
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.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu 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: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
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 Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306
2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (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 Tel No: (021) 550
6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558
0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026 @ 15h45. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure
that their application reaches DCS before the closing date.

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 complete application for the post you apply for on
a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in.
Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a
disability. For re-advertisement, people who previously applied need to reapply. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Department of
Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts

POST 10/245 : SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER GRADE 1

(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : R192 972 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRE : Western Cape Region:
Brandvlei Ref No: WC 2026/03/182
Breede River Ref No: WC 2026/03/183
Overberg Ref No: WC 2026/03/184
West Coast Ref No: WC 2026/03/185

REQUIREMENTS : Registration with the SA Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as
a Social Auxiliary Worker. Computer literate. Competencies and Attributes:
Report writing, problem solving, interpersonal relations, conflict resolution and
communication skills. Integrity and honesty. Friendly and adaptable. Selfdiscipline. Ability to work under pressure. Punctuality. Ability to network and
willingness to travel.

DUTIES : Keep updated on the Victim Offender Dialogue Programme and the objectives
and targets as set out in the Strategic Plan and Operational Plan. Locate
victims. Keep records on all attempts to locate victims. Orientation of victims
with regard to the aims and benefits of the Victim Offender Dialogue
programme. Facilitate contact between offender and victim. Assessment of
potential areas of conflict. Referral of identified areas of conflict to the
Departmental social workers for further intervention. Provision of particulars of
victims to Case Management Committee and Parole Boards. Establish
database of available support structures in the community (NGO’s, religious
care organizations, etc). Orientation of NGO’s community leaders and other
stakeholders with regard to the aims and benefits of the Victim Offender
Dialogue Programme. Orientate NGO’s, community leaders and families of
both the offender as well as the victim (s) regarding the benefits of the
acceptance and reintegration of offenders into the communities. Handling
monthly returns to Head Office with regard to performance on targets as
contained in the Strategic Plan. Provision of needs to Head Community
Corrections with regard to communication and travel.

ENQUIRIES : Western Cape: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No:
(021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No:
(021) 558 0518.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act

POST 10/244 : SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR

SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Region:
St Albans: PE Centre Ref No: EC 2026/03/98
Gauteng Region:
Modderbee: Nigel Ref No: GP 2026/03/202
KwaZulu Natal Region:
Pietermaritzburg Ref No: KZN 2026/03/91
Sevontein Ref No: KZN 2026/03/92
Umzinto Ref No: KZN 2026/03/93
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region:
Rustenburg Ref No: LMN 2026/03/144
Western Cape Region:
Allandale Ref No: WC 2026/03/177
Regional Office Ref No: WC 2026/03/178
Goodwood Ref No: WC 2026/03/179
Overberg Ref No: WC 2026/03/180
Voorberg Ref No: WC 2026/03/181

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Experience in the operation of the switchboard. Good
communication skills as well as a strong and friendly personality. Computer
literate. Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Competencies and
Attributes: Good communication, plan, organise, lead and control. Conflict
management and report writing and time management skills. Confidentiality.
Understanding of Public service policies and legislative frameworks. Service
delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honest. Assertiveness. Ability to
network. Influence and impact. Applied strategic thinking. Willingness to travel.

DUTIES : Ensure the proper maintenance of switchboard equipment. Handle incoming
telephone calls and redirect them to the appropriate individuals. Keep an
updated telephone contact list. Record and maintain the register for security
related matters. Manage assets.

ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No:
(043) 706 7882
Gauteng Region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP Tel No:
(012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.
KwaZulu Natal Region: Mr Singh M Tel No: (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel
No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012)
306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No:
(012) 306 2034.
Western Cape: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy (021)
559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021)
558 0518.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.

POST 10/243 : DATA CAPTURERS

SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Gauteng Region:
Modderbee Ref No: GP 2026/03/200
Boksburg (Juvenile) Ref No: GP 2026/03/201

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with typing as a subject. Ability to type approximately 55 words per
minute. Successful completion of a word processing course. Computer literate.
Competencies and Attributes: Financial management, problem solving and
decision-making. Plan, organise, lead and control. Change management.
Project management, presentation, conflict management and report writing.
Time management. Confidentiality. Understanding of Public service policies
and legislative frameworks. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and
honest. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Influence and impact. Applied
strategic thinking. Willingness to travel.

DUTIES : Capture data from available records into the required formats such as
databases, tables and spreadsheets. Verify queries of missing data and correct
errors observed during data entry. Review and validate all captured data from
records before submission. Make regular backups to ensure data safety.
Update registers and statistics as required. Keep and maintain accurate
records and files. Ensure that records and files are properly sorted and
secured. Provide information to relevant components when required. Manage
assets.

ENQUIRIES : Gauteng region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP Tel No:
(012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act

POST 10/242 : DRIVER/MESSENGER

SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Gauteng Region:
Regional Office: Office of the Regional Commissioner Ref No: GP 2026/03/197
Boksburg Ref No: GP 2026/03/198
Modderbee Ref No: GP 2026/03/199
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region:
Regional Office: Office of the Regional Commissioner Ref No: LMN
2026/03/143

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Three (3) years’ experience in driving. Completion of an advanced
driver’s course will be an advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of Government regulations relating
to Transport. Financial management, problem solving and decision-making.
Plan, organise, lead and control. Change management. Project management,
presentation, conflict management, report writing, training and development,
facilitation and training skills. Time management. Confidentiality.
Understanding of Public service policies and legislative frameworks. Service
delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honest. Assertiveness. Ability to
network. Influence and impact.

DUTIES : Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver
other items (mail and documents). Collect and deliver documentation and
related items in the Department. Make copies of documents and assist in the
registry. Distribute documents in and outside of the Department. Maintain the
vehicle allocated by ensuring it is kept clean, in good working condition and
used in accordance with departmental policies and regulations. Keep accurate
record of all the official trips and complete the logbook. Manage assets.

ENQUIRIES : Gauteng Region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP Tel No:
(012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Buthelezi 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 Public Service Act

POST 10/241 : SECRETARY

SALARY : R228 321 per annum
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Region:
Regional Office: Office of the Regional Commissioner Ref No: EC 2026/03/96
St Albans: Office of the Area Commissioners Office Ref No: EC 2026/03/97
Free State and Northern Cape Region:
Regional Office: Office of the Regional Head: Facilities Ref No: FSNC
2026/03/136
Gauteng Region:
Regional Office: Office of the Regional Commissioner Ref No: GP 2026/03/191
Regional Office: Office of the Regional Head: Development and Care Ref No:
GP 2026/03/192
Regional Office: Office of the Regional Head: Corporate Services Ref No: GP
2026/03/193
Johannesburg: Office of the Area Commissioner Ref No: GP 2026/03/194
Johannesburg: Office of the Area Coordinator: Development and Care Ref No:
GP 2026/03/195
Leeuwkop: Office of the Area Commissioner Ref No: GP 2026/03/196)
KwaZulu Natal Region:
Regional Office: Office of the Regional Head: Development and Care Ref No:
KZN 2026/03/90
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region:
Witbank: Office of the Area Commissioner Ref No: LMN 2026/02/142
Western Cape Region:
Allandale: Office of the Area Commissioner Ref No: WC 2026/03/173
Brandvlei: Office of the Area Commissioner Ref No: WC 2026/03/174
Overberg: Office of the Area Commissioner Ref No: WC 2026/03/175
Drakenstein: Office of the Area Commissioner Ref No: WC 2026/03/176

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with typing as a subject or any other training course or qualification
that will enable the person to perform the 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 : Eastern Cape: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No:
(043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
Gauteng Region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP Tel No:
(012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179
KwaZulu Natal Region: Mr Singh M Tel No: (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel
No: (033) 355 7367
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012)
306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No:
(012) 306 2034
Western Cape: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No:
(021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No:
(021) 558 0518.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act

We wish you all the best with your applications