CLOSING DATE : 09 July 2026 @ 15h45
Lcoation: Nationwide
Stipend: R8 174.75
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. Note: Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. 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. This advertisement will also be used to create a database of eligible applicants, which may be utilised for future internship opportunities should the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) receive funding from the South African Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years. Applicants should note that the stipend for SASSETA-funded internships may differ from that of the Public Service Graduate Internship Programme funded by DCS. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CVs should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.
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Head Office |
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT HO 2026 / 06 / 01 National Diploma / Degree in Architectural Technology, Interior Design Landscape, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering |
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LEGAL HO 2026 / 06 / 02 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
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FINANCE HO 2026 / 06 / 03 National Diploma / Degree in Financial Accounting / Financial Management |
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PSYCHOLOGY HO 2026 / 06 / 04 Degree in Psychology |
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SOCIAL WORK HO 2026 / 06 / 05 Degree in Social Work |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HO 2026 / 06 / 06 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT HO 2026 / 06 / 07 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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THEOLOGY HO 2026 / 06 / 08 National Diploma / Degree in Theological Studies |
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT HO 2026 / 06 / 09 National Diploma / Degree in Correctional Services Management / Correctional Sciences / Penology / Criminology / Security Management |
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Kroonstad Training College |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KSC 2026 / 06 / 10 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT KSC 2026 / 06 / 11 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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THEOLOGY KSC 2026 / 06 / 12 National Diploma / Degree in Theological Studies |
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Zonderwater Training College |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ZWC 2026 / 06 / 13 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ZWC 2026 / 06 / 14 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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THEOLOGY ZWC 2026 / 06 / 15 National Diploma / Degree in Theological Studies |
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Gauteng Region |
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT GP 2026 / 06 / 16 National Diploma / Degree in Correctional Services Management / Correctional Sciences / Penology / Criminology / Security Management Science
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY GP 2026 / 06 / 17 National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management / Environment |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GP 2026 / 06 / 18 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT GP 2026 / 06 / 19 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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AGRICULTURE GP 2026 / 06 / 20 National Diploma / Degree in Animal or Plant Production / Horticulture |
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KITCHEN / BAKERY GP 2026 / 06 / 21 National Diploma / Degree in Food and Consumer Science / Food Technology |
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ARTISANS GP 2026 / 06 / 22 National Diploma / Degree / Trade Certificate in Plumbing / Electrical / Brick Laying / Welding / Motor Mechanic / Upholstery / Carpentry / Fitting |
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Limpopo / Mpumalanga and North West Region |
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT LMN 2026 / 06 / 23 National Diploma / Degree in Correctional Services Management / Correctional Sciences / Penology / Criminology / Security Management Science
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY LMN 2026 / 06 / 24 National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management / Environment |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LMN 2026 / 06 / 25 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT LMN 2026 / 06 / 26 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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AGRICULTURE LMN 2026 / 06 / 27 National Diploma / Degree in Animal or Plant Production / Horticulture |
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KITCHEN / BAKERY LMN 2026 / 06 / 28 National Diploma / Degree in Food and Consumer Science / Food Technology |
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ARTISANS LMN 2026 / 06 / 29 National Diploma / Degree / Trade Certificate in Plumbing / Electrical / Brick Laying / Welding / Motor Mechanic / Upholstery / Carpentry / Fitting |
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CLOTHING AND TEXTILE LMN 2026 / 06 / 30 National Diploma / Degree in Pattern Making / Clothing design |
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Western Cape Region |
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT WC 2026 / 06 / 31 National Diploma / Degree in Correctional Services Management / Correctional Sciences / Penology / Criminology / Security Management Science
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY WC 2026 / 06 / 32 National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management / Environment |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WC 2026 / 06 / 33 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT WC 2026 / 06 / 34 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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AGRICULTURE WC 2026 / 06 / 35 National Diploma / Degree in Animal or Plant Production / Horticulture |
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KITCHEN / BAKERY WC 2026 / 06 / 36 National Diploma / Degree in Food and Consumer Science / Food Technology |
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Eastern Cape Region |
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT EC 2026 / 06 / 37 National Diploma / Degree in Correctional Services Management / Correctional Sciences / Penology / Criminology / Security Management Science
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY EC 2026 / 06 / 38 National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management / Environment |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EC 2026 / 06 / 39 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EC 2026 / 06 / 40 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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KITCHEN / BAKERY EC 2026 / 06 / 41 National Diploma / Degree in Food and Consumer Science / Food Technology |
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ARTISANS EC 2026 / 06 / 42 National Diploma / Degree / Trade Certificate in Plumbing / Electrical / Brick Laying / Welding / Motor Mechanic / Upholstery / Carpentry / Fitting |
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CLOTHING AND TEXTILE EC 2026 / 06 / 43 National Diploma / Degree in Pattern Making / Clothing design |
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KwaZulu Natal Region |
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT KZN 2026 / 06 / 44 National Diploma / Degree in Correctional Services Management / Correctional Sciences / Penology / Criminology / Security Management Science
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY KZN 2026 / 06 / 45 National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management / Environment |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KZN 2026 / 06 / 46 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT KZN 2026 / 06 / 47 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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KITCHEN / BAKERY KZN 2026 / 06 / 48 National Diploma / Degree in Food and Consumer Science / Food Technology |
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ARTISANS KZN 2026 / 06 / 49 National Diploma / Degree / Trade Certificate in Plumbing / Electrical / Brick Laying / Welding / Motor Mechanic / Upholstery / Carpentry / Fitting |
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Free State / Northern Cape Region |
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT FS / NC 2026 / 06 / 50 National Diploma / Degree in Correctional Services Management / Correctional Sciences / Penology / Criminology / Security Management Science
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY FS / NC 2026 / 06 / 51 National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management / Environment |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FS / NC 2026 / 06 / 52 National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology |
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FS / NC 2026 / 06 / 53 National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management |
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KITCHEN / BAKERY FS / NC 2026 / 06 / 54 National Diploma / Degree in Food and Consumer Science / Food Technology |
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ARTISANS FS / NC 2026 / 06 / 55 National Diploma / Degree / Trade Certificate in Plumbing / Electrical / Brick Laying / Welding / Motor Mechanic / Upholstery / Carpentry / Fitting |
How to Apply
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 ECHRD@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms Ms V. Gadu/ Mr S. Mdani Tel No: (043) 706 7840.
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 FSNCHRD@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr R Dortley/ Ms Feder E Tel No: (051) 404 0200/0288
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 GPHRD@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms. S. Mkuzangwe / Ms E. Mahlakoane Tel N0: (012) 4200146/76.
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 HQHRD@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms Motsepe RS Tel No: (012) 307 2176 / Ms Mamosadi NM Tel No: (012) 307 2078/ Ms Boroko VM Tel No: (012) 305 8188.
KwaZulu-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 KZNHRD@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr A. Msomi / Mr S. Nyide Tel No: (033) 355 7300/7360.
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 LMNHRD@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr E. Nhlengethwa/ Ms R. Ngobeni Tel No: (012) -306 2112
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 WCHRD@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr. B De Kapoza/ Ms N. Sigodi Tel
No: (012) 550 6078.
It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date. Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject line for emailed applications.
