The Department of Correctional Services invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Administration Officer: Logistics and Stores (2 Posts) at the National Head Office – Zonderwater Training College. The role offers a salary of R325 101 per annum. Applicants should possess a relevant three-year degree or national diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing Management, along with 2–3 years of experience in a supply chain management environment. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence are required, except for applicants with disabilities.

Successful candidates will be responsible for implementing and administering Supply Chain Management, Transport, LOGIS, and Procurement policies, managing warehouse operations, overseeing stock control, and ensuring proper asset verification and reconciliation. The position also involves facilitating logistical training, processing quotations and bids, and maintaining supplier and asset databases. Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form with a detailed CV, quoting the reference number HO 2025/10/11, by 31 October 2025 at 15h45.

Position: Administration Officer: Logistics and Stores (2 Posts)
Reference Number: HO 2025/10/11
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Location: National Head Office – Zonderwater Training College
Closing Date: 31 October 2025 at 15h45

Requirements:

• An appropriate three (3) year degree or national diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Purchasing Management or equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a supply chain management environment.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and attributes:

• Problem-solving, decision making and facilitation skills.
• Plan, organize, lead and control.
• Presentation, conflict management, training and communication skills.
• Time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of LOGIS system.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of tender process.
• Service delivery and client orientation.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Assertiveness, influence and impact.
• Ability to network.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation and administer Supply Chain Management, Transport, LOGIS and Procurement policies.
• Monitor and control incoming and out-going stock.
• Manage the administration of warehouse, transit and fleet.
• Oversee the asset verification and logistical processes, asset reconciliations and inventory balancing.
• Administer reconciliation between BAS and LOGIS.
• Facilitate logistical training.
• Placement of orders.
• Generate procurement suppliers.
• Administer quotations and bids.
• Conduct enquiries on orders and commitments placed.
• Maintain and update database of prospective suppliers.
• Updating of asset register, asset balancing and reconciliation.
• Conducting monthly spot checks.
• Annual asset verification and asset disposals.
• Management of resources.

Note: Re-advertisement of posts. Candidates who previously applied, need to re-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.

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 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.

With regard to the SMS post, a pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required from all applicants prior to appointment. The full details of the SMS pre-entry course are obtainable on: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessment). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool.

KINDLY INDICATE THE REFERENCE NUMBER ON THE SUBJECT LINE FOR EMAILED APPLICATIONS.

HOW TO APPLY

Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post OR email your complete application to the address as indicated below:

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 NationalOffice@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms N Khumalo (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date of 31 October 2025 @ 15h45.