The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the advertised vacancies. The department is committed to equal employment opportunities and aims to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act. Applicants must indicate their race, gender and disability status on the application form or CV.
Applications must be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Applicants must complete the Z83 application form in full and attach a detailed CV. The complete application must be submitted in PDF format, with the correct reference number for the position applied for. Applications submitted by email, post or hand delivery will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies, not older than six months, of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date.
The closing date for applications is 09 November 2026 at 15:45. All costs associated with applying are the responsibility of the applicant. Shortlisted candidates will undergo security clearance, qualification verification, criminal record checks and other relevant assessments, including a practical exercise and an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Position: Regional Commissioner
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/01
Salary: R1 919 241 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Commissioner: Correctional Security Operations
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/02
Salary: R1 582 272 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Commissioner: Human Resource Development
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/03
Salary: R1 582 272 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Regional Head: Incarcerations, Corrections and Rehabilitation
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/04
Salary: R1 340 691 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Area Coordinator: Corporate Services
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/05
Salary: R1 340 691 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Area Coordinator: Incarcerations, Corrections and Rehabilitation
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/06
Salary: R1 340 691 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Principal Psychologist Grade 1: Therapeutic and Counselling Services
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/23
Salary: R1 295 388 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical Services
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/24
Salary: R1 137 354 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Vetting
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/25
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Manager Nursing Grade 1 [PN-A8]: Non-Communicable Diseases and Special Care
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/26
Salary: R1 069 215 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Parole Administration [NCB 4]
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/07
Salary: R962 394 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Supervision Services [NCB 4]
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/08
Salary: R962 394 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Information Systems
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/27
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Risk Management (x2)
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/28
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Information Security
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/29
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Monitoring and Reporting
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/30
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Production Workshops
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/31
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Network Engineer
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/32
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Administrative Support
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/33
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Logistical Administration Support
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/34
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Logistical Support
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/35
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Transport Management
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/36
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: External Training and Bursaries
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/37
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Wellness Centre Management
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/38
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Deputy Director: Curriculum Management
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/39
Salary: R932 292 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Position: Network Controller (x2)
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/78
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: Help Desk Support Technician
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/79
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: HR Practitioner: Selections
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/80
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: HR Practitioner: Recruitment
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/81
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: HR Practitioner: Service Benefits
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/82
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: Administrative Officer: Logistics and Stores
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/83 / HO 2026/11/84
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: Administrative Officer: Inventory Management
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/85
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: Administrative Officer: Head Office Stores
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/86
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: Administrator: Audit Inquiries
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/87
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Position: Specialised Security Officer: Movement: Physical Training [CB2-1]
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/20
Salary: R326 061 per annum
Position: Specialised Security Officer Grade 1: Facilitator [CB2-1]
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/21 (x5) / HO 2026/11/22 (x2)
Salary: R326 061 per annum
Position: Senior Administration Clerk: Registration
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/88
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Position: Administration Clerk: Head Office Stores
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/89
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Administration Clerk: Administration Support
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/90 / HO 2026/11/91 / HO 2026/11/92
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Accounting Clerk: Expenditure Control
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/93
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Accounting Clerk: Exchequer Control
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/94
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Accounting Clerk: Financial Management
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/95
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Accounting Clerk: Financial Policies and Directives
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/96
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Clerk Stores: Posting
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/97
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Clerk Stores: Transit
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/98
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Clerk Stores: Warehouse (x2)
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/99
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Registration Clerk (x2)
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/100
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Administration Clerk: Disability Assistant
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/101
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Call Centre Agent (x3)
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/102
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Position: Secretary (multiple offices)
Reference Number: HO 2026/11/101 – HO 2026/11/108
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Note: Applicants must meet the minimum educational qualifications, skills, knowledge and work experience specified for the position they wish to apply for. Additional requirements may include relevant qualifications, professional registration, computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence, depending on the post.
For detailed requirements, including qualifications, experience, competencies and other criteria for each position, visit the official Department of Correctional Services recruitment website: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/
How to Apply
Applications for the Department of Correctional Services vacancies must be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Applications submitted by email, post or hand delivery will not be considered.
Applicants must complete the Z83 application form in full and attach a detailed CV. The application must be submitted in PDF format, with the correct reference number for the position applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies, not older than six months, of their qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date.
Applicants must indicate their race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV.
Closing date: 09 November 2026 at 15:45.
Important Notes:
- All costs associated with the application are the applicant’s responsibility.
- Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo security clearance, qualification verification, criminal record checks and other relevant assessments.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, must undertake a practical exercise and an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
- Applicants with disabilities are not required to meet the valid driver’s licence requirement.