Department of Correctional Services Vacancies 2025|Apply by 14 October

Are you looking for a stable government career with growth opportunities? The Department of Correctional Services (DCS), South Africa, is hiring for multiple positions across engineering, finance, IT, security, administration, and healthcare. Read till the end to find a reference number

• 📅 Closing Date: 14 October 2025 @ 15h45

• 📍 Location: National Head Office, Pretoria & Training Centres (various)

• 📑 Application Form: Z83 form + CV (only shortlisted candidates will submit certified copies later).

👉 Email Applications To: NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za

(Use the correct reference number on your subject line.)

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• Engineering & Technical Posts

• Finance & Accounting Jobs

• Education & Training Vacancies

• Health & Wellness Positions

• IT & Systems Development Jobs

• Security & Correctional Services Jobs

• Administration & Support Jobs

• How to Apply

  
  

🔧 Engineering & Technical Posts

• Chief Engineer (Mechanical) – R1,266,450 package

• Chief Engineer (Civil) – R1,266,450 package

• Control Engineering Technologist (Grade A) – R921,900 package

Requirements: Degree in Engineering, registration with ECSA, 6 years post-qualification.

Duties: Oversee infrastructure design, maintenance, risk management, and compliance.

💰 Finance & Accounting Jobs

• Deputy Director: Budget Control – R896,436 package

• Assistant Director: Financial Management Support – R468,459 package

• Senior State Accountant (various roles: Bookkeeping, Ledger Control, Budget) – R397,116 package

• State Accountant (various roles: Personnel Compensation, Payments, Budget, Exchequer) – R325,101 package

Requirements: Finance/Accounting degree or diploma, PFMA knowledge, BAS/PERSAL skills.

Duties: Budget planning, expenditure control, and financial reporting.

📚 Education & Training Vacancies

• Deputy Director: Programme Services – R896,436 package

• Deputy Director: Academic Support – R896,436 package

• Assistant Director: Induction – R468,459 package

• Senior Admin Officer: Functional Training – R397,116 package

Requirements: Degree/diploma in Education or HRD.

Duties: Manage curriculum, formal education, induction training, and academic support.

🏥 Health & Wellness Positions

• Assistant Manager Nursing (Maternal/Youth Health) – R755,355 pa

• Assistant Manager Nursing (Communicable Diseases) – R693,096 pa

• Assistant Director: Environmental Health Services – R638,856 pa

• Deputy Director: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – R896,436 pa

Requirements: Nursing/Health degrees with professional registration.

Duties: Oversee healthcare services, wellness programmes, and disease management.

💻 IT & Systems Development Jobs

• Assistant Director: Analyst Developer – R468,459 pa

• Junior Developer (4 posts) – R325,101 pa

• Network Controller – R325,101 pa

• Help Desk Support Technician – R325,101 pa

Requirements: IT diploma/degree, coding experience, and system analysis.

Duties: Maintain networks, develop applications, support users.

🛡️ Security & Correctional Services Jobs

• Deputy Director: Security Operations / Evaluation / Support – R925,380 package

• Assistant Director: Security Equipment / Risk Assessment – R506,667 pa

• Senior Correctional Officer: Case Management / Ops Support – R429,285 pa

• Security Officer: Dog Handler – R212,358 pa

Requirements: Behavioural Sciences + Correctional Learnership, security clearance.

Duties: Manage prison security systems, inspections, and offender profiling.

🗂️ Administration & Support Jobs

• Assistant Director: Marketing & Corporate Image – R468,459 pa

• Senior Admin Officer (various roles: HR, Leave, Filing, Audio Visual) – R397,116 pa

• Administration Officer (Research, Filing, Evaluation, Logistics) – R325,101 pa

• Vetting Administrators (7 posts) – R325,101 pa

Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Administration or HR.

Duties: Policy support, filing, HR admin, and records management.

📌 How to Apply

1. Complete the Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any public service department).

2. Attach a detailed CV (only shortlisted candidates will provide certified copies).

3. Email or Post application to:

   
   

National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services

📧 Email: NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za

📮 Postal Address: Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001

🏢 Physical: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Pretoria