Correctional Services Vacancies

ANNEXURE B

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 NAMdladlamba 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

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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 re-
apply. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-
entry 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.

OTHER POSTS

POST 10/02 : CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: GRADE A REF NO: EC
2026/03/01

SALARY : R1 266 450 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape region: Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS : National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 6 years’
experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the
SACPCMP. BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 6 years’
experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the
SACPCMP. Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of
6 years’experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager
with the SACPCMP. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a

Professional Construction Project Manager. Computer literate. Valid driver’s
licence. Competencies and Attributes: Programme and project management.
Principles and methodologies. Project and professional judgement. Computer-
aided engineering and project applications. Project design and analysis
knowledge. Project operational communication. Process, maintenance and
project management skills and knowledge. Mobile equipment operating skills.
Legal and operational compliance. Research and development. Creating high

performance culture. Technical consulting. Strategic capability and leadership.
Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity.
Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication.
People Management. Planning and organising. Conflict management.
Negotiation skills. Change Management.
DUTIES : Perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to
design principles or theory. Coordinate design efforts and integration across

disciplines to ensure seamless integration with the current technology. Manage
the execution of project management strategy through the provision of
appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set project standards,
specifications and service levels according to the organisational objectives to
ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor project management
efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project
services for the attainment of organisational objectives. Ensure the availability

and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project
environment/ services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the
operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No:
(043) 706 7882.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.

POST 10/03 : HEAD OF CORRECTIONAL CENTRE (CB6)

SALARY : R1 042 434 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region:
Goedemoed Med A Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/137
Western Cape Region: Southern Cape:
Oudtshoorn Med A Ref No: WC 2026/03/186

West Coast Med A Ref No: WC 2026/03/187
Brandvlei Med Ref No: WC 2026/03/188
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful
completion of Corrections Science Learnership. Seven (7) years relevant
experience in a supervisory post. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security

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technology. Strategic capability and leadership, policy development and good
communication skills. Sound project and programme management skills.
Transformation, change and conflict management abilities. Stakeholder
management skills. Problem solving, analysis and decision-making skills.
Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment. In depth

understanding of safety and security within a correctional environment.
Integrity and honesty. Good interpersonal relations. Knowledge of the
Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
DUTIES : Perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to
design principles or theory. Coordinate design efforts and integration across
disciplines to ensure seamless integration with the current technology. Manage
the execution of project management strategy through the provision of

appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set project standards,
specifications and service levels according to the organisational objectives to
ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor project management
efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project
services for the attainment of organisational objectives. Ensure the availability
and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project
environment/ services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the

operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational objectives.
Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives
within the project environment/services. Manage the operational capital project
portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to
organisational objectives. Manage the commercial added value of the
discipline – related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of
innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational

principles.Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure
efficient cash flow management. Allocate and monitor and control resources.
Compile risks logs (databases) and manages significant risk according to
sound risk management practice and organisational requirements. Provide
technical consulting services for the operation of project risks. Manage and
implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short – term assignments and
secondments within and across operations, in support of individual

development plans, operational requirements and return on investment.
Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between
operations and individuals to ensure the effective knowledge management
according to the departmental objectives. Direct the development motivation
and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent
knowledge base for the continued success of project services according to
organisational needs and requirements. Manage the subordinates’ key

performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and
taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
Western Cape: Ms NAMdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/MsAReddy 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 Correctional Services Act.

POST 10/04 : DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (PNA-8)

SALARY : R1 028 091 per annum, all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region:
Regional Office Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/01

Gauteng Region:
Johannesburg Ref No: GP 2026/03/01
Western Cape Region:
Regional Office Ref No: WC 2026/03/01
REQUIREMENTS : Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice
425 (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows
registration with the SANC as a professional nurse. Registration with SANC as

a Professional Nurse. A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognisable
experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. At least four (4) years of the period referred to above must
be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Computer
literate.Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Policy
coordination, communication, financial management, project and programme

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management, change management, client orientation and customer focus,
problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation and decision making.
People management and empowerment, integrity and honesty, confidentiality,
good interpersonal relations. Understanding of Public service policies and
legislative frameworks. assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy and tact,

influence and impact.
DUTIES : Coordinate policies related to healthcare, physical care and nutrition within the
region. Conduct quality assessments of Hygiene conditions and Nutrition
services. Implement standards, criteria and indicators for quality nursing and
patient care. Oversee the management of infrastructure for health, nutrition and
physical care. Ensure service levels for offenders’ bedding, ablution facilities,
personal care. Supervise and provide direction for nursing plans and clinical

practice. Practise nursing and healthcare in accordance with the relevant laws
and regulations. Promote patient-centred care and adherence to Batho Pele
principles. Manage and utilize human, material and physical resources
efficiently and effectively. Maintain quality nursing data for advising, advancing
and evaluating care and cost-effectiveness. Plan activities and provide
leadership and guidance in the implementation of health and nutrition
programs. Advocate for patients, ensuring their needs and expectations are

met. Manage human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance
information.
ENQUIRIES : 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
Western Cape: Ms NAMdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/MsAReddy 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 10/05 : MEDICAL OFFICER: GRADE 1 REF NO: LMN 2026/03/01

SALARY : R1 001 349 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE : Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region: Witbank
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized MBChB with traceable experience in the Health Services
environment. Registration as Medical Practitioner with the Health Professional
Council of South Africa. Public Health experience will be an advantage.
Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes:
Knowledge of Public Health, financial management, communication, project
and programme management. Transformation management, change

management, stakeholder management, problem solving and analysis, service
delivery innovation and decision making. People management and
empowerment, evaluation skills, integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good
interpersonal relations. Understanding of Public service policies and legislative
frameworks. Assertiveness and ability to network.
DUTIES : Render basic medical healthcare services to offenders. Provide clinical care
and relevant Primary Healthcare Programmes. Render medico-legal services.

Maintain good medical practice. Adhere to medical standards. Write reports
and keep records. Effectively utilize resources. Provide emergency medical
care, including after hours. Refer patients to authorised and Recognized
healthcare providers. Provide training where necessary. Perform medical
procedures. Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare
delivery. Adhere to departmental policies and orders.
ENQUIRIES : 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 10/06 : SOCIAL WORK MANAGER GRADE 1

SALARY : R970 686 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE : Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region:
Polokwane Ref No: LMN 2026/03/02
Thohoyandou Ref No: LMN 2026/03/03
Rooigrond Ref No: LMN 2026/03/04
Rustenburg Ref No: LMN 2026/03/05

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REQUIREMENTS : Relevant BA Degree in Social Work and a minimum of (10) years appropriate
experience in the field of Social Work after registration with South African
Council for Social Services Profession. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Conversant with acts, policies and legislation
pertaining to social work practice. Understanding of human behaviour social

systems, social work intervention, empowerment, confidentiality, time
management, listening and interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Provide needs based social work service most advanced and specialised
nature within a defined area/s of specialization with regard to the care,
development, correction and after care of offenders through the relevant
departmental programmes. Provide mentorship and guidance to senior social
workers (specialists) in order to assist them to integrate theory and practice

and develop appropriate skills relevant to area of specialization. Monitor,
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