Apply Department of Correctional Services Vacancies Listing
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Correctional Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the provisions of the Employment Equity Act will be considered when filling these posts. The DCS aims to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in its workforce. Applicants must indicate their race, gender, and disability status on their application forms/CV.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS
1. Eastern Cape Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Eastern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London, 5211.
- Hand Delivery: Moore Street, Block E, Ocean Terrace, Quigney, East London, 5211.
- Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za
- Contact Persons:
- Ms Myataza Z – (043) 706 7866
- Ms Mgugudo N – (043) 706 7882
- Mr Ndonyela N – (043) 706 7883
2. Free State & Northern Cape Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300.
- Hand Delivery: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300.
- Email: 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
3. Gauteng Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Gauteng, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001.
- Hand Delivery: 1077 Forum East Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield.
- Email: GPHRM@dcs.gov.za
- Contact Persons:
- Mr Masango SS / Ms Feni SAP – (012) 420 0173 / (012) 420 0179
4. National Head Office (Pretoria)
- Postal Address: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001.
- Hand Delivery: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building (Cnr WF Nkomo & Sophie De Bruyn St, previously Church & Schubart St), Pretoria, 0001.
- Email: NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za
- Contact Persons:
- Mr Y Naidoo – (012) 307 2079
- Ms TP Ngobeni – (012) 305 8589
5. KwaZulu-Natal Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, KwaZulu-Natal, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
- Hand Delivery: Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
- Email: KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za
- Contact Persons:
- Ms Mchunu GJ – (033) 355 7386
- Ms Mkhize AL – (033) 355 7370
- Mr Khumalo SB – (033) 355 7368
6. Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001.
- Hand Delivery: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street, 196 Masada Building, 9th Floor, Pretoria, 0001.
- Email: LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za
- Contact Persons:
- Mr Ziqubu Z – (012) 306 2025
- Ms Nomvela PM – (012) 306 2033
- Ms Lekhuleni TD – (012) 306 2034
7. Western Cape Region
- Postal Address: The Regional Commissioner, Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459.
- Hand Delivery: Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460.
- Email: 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
CLOSING DATE
📅 24 April 2025 at 15:45
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
Before Applying
- All application costs are the applicant’s responsibility.
- The DCS follows Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998).
- Applicants must indicate race, gender, and disability status on the application form/CV.
- Exclusions:
- Retired Public Service employees with re-appointment restrictions.
- Those declared medically unfit.
Application Process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted (within 3 months of closing date).
- Do not call the department for application status updates.
- Verification checks include:
- Security clearance
- Qualification checks
- Criminal record checks
- Fingerprints may be taken during the interview.
Submission Requirements
- Use the Z83 form (Public Service application form).
- Attach a detailed CV (no other documents unless shortlisted).
- Shortlisted candidates must submit certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications.
- Email submissions must be in PDF format with the correct reference number.
- Driver’s license exemption: Applicants with disabilities are not required to have one.
Final Notes
- The DCS reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
- Provisional appointments are subject to security clearance.
SUMMARY CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS
✅ Z83 Form + Detailed CV
✅ Indicate race, gender, disability status
✅ Submit before 24 April 2025, 15:45
✅ Region-specific submission (Post/Hand Delivery/Email)
✅ No follow-up calls – wait for contact if shortlisted