DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (DCS)
Private Exchange X01, Edgemead, 7407, Breede River Road, Edgemead, 7407, Tel (021) 550 6014, Fax 021 559
Note: Before applying: All costs associated with an application will be the responsibility of the applicant. The Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer. The Department shall have regard to the purposes of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act of 1998 (Law 55 of 1998) when filling these vacancies. intend to promote representation with respect to race, gender and disability in the staffing of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants must indicate their race, gender and disability status on the application/resume form. Candidates who have retired from public service with a specific determination to note that they cannot be re-elected or who have been declared medically unfit will not be considered.
Please note that correspondence will only take place with shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date for advertisements, please accept that your application has not been successful. Please do not call the department to inquire about the status of your application.
Applicants should note that additional checks will be carried out once they are shortlisted and their appointment is subject to the successful outcome of these checks, which include security clearance, security screening and screening, qualifications check and a criminal background check. Appointments to some of these positions will be interim, pending the issuance of a security clearance. If you are unable to obtain a security clearance, your appointment will be reconsidered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints can be taken on the day of the interviews.
The Department of Corrections reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised positions.
Applications: All applications must be made on the form (Civil Service Application Form, i.e. from 1 January 2023) available at any public service and must be duly completed. Only a completed Curriculum Vitae, an identity document and/or a driving license must be attached to your application file. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than six (6) months of their qualifications and other related documents before the day of the interviews. If an application is received using the wrong application form, Z83, it will be disqualified.
Note: Copies of ID and/or driver’s license attached must be certified as original and not older than six (6) months.
Please submit a completed application for each position you are applying for, quoting the correct reference number for each position you are interested in.
Applications sent by fax and e-mail will not be accepted. Applicants must meet the minimum application requirements.
NB: Circular 19 of 2023 certifying documents/qualifications will only be requested from shortlisted candidates prior to the interview process (candidates are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents when applying). The corresponding reference number must be indicated on the application form. . Under the National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act 2019, it is an offense to falsely or fraudulently claim that you have a qualification. Anyone who misrepresents their qualifications, work experience or resume information will be disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate.