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1. Security Officer: Dog Handler (CB1-1) – Ref No: HO 2025/09/107

  • Salary: R212 358 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Directorate: Functional and Management Training
  • Requirements:
    • Grade 12 certificate.
    • Completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training.
    • Skills in offender counselling, communication, firefighting, and first aid.
    • Passion for dogs, with strong observation and problem-solving abilities.
  • Key Competencies: Interpersonal relations, tact, crisis management, dog handling expertise.
  • Duties:
    • Patrol prison grounds and control access points.
    • Prevent smuggling, escapes, and unauthorised contact.
    • Guard offenders at work areas to ensure their safety.
    • Search offenders, identify tracks, and assign dogs.
    • Train, feed, and provide veterinary care for service dogs.
    • Ensure daily cleaning of kennels and safe isolation of sick or new dogs.

2. Legal Administration Officer (MR1–5) – Ref No: HO 2025/09/89

  • Salary: R252 855 – R1 111 323 per annum (depending on post level and years of experience)
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Directorate: Legal Contract Management
  • Requirements:
    • LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
    • MR1 requires no experience; MR2–MR5 range from 1 to 14+ years of legal experience.
    • Computer literacy and valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies: Legal research, litigation management, negotiation, financial management, project leadership, and report writing.
  • Duties:
    • Handle litigation for and against DCS.
    • Draft and amend legal policies.
    • Provide legal advice and training to staff.
    • Represent DCS in legal forums and hearings.
    • Manage legal resources, including libraries and records.

3. Assistant Director: Financial Management Support – Ref No: HO 2025/09/30

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Procurement Directorate
  • Requirements:
    • Diploma/degree in SCM, Procurement, Financial/Cost Accounting, or Accounting.
    • 3–5 years of relevant financial management experience.
    • Computer literacy and valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies: BAS and LOGIS systems, numeracy, budgeting, problem-solving, financial reporting.
  • Duties:
    • Manage procurement budgets and multi-year estimates.
    • Place and monitor supplier orders.
    • Lead financial meetings and oversee settlement of accounts.
    • Maintain compliance with PFMA requirements.

4. Assistant Director: Financial Management Administration – Ref No: HO 2025/09/31

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Management Accounting Directorate
  • Requirements:
    • Diploma/degree in Financial Management with Cost & Management Accounting.
    • 3–5 years of budgeting experience.
    • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies: Government transversal systems (BAS), Treasury regulations, analytical and leadership skills.
  • Duties:
    • Manage budget planning and reprioritisation of funds.
    • Consolidate MTEF budget inputs.
    • Ensure compliance with PFMA and Treasury guidelines.
    • Align budgets with operational and strategic plans.

5. Assistant Director: Budget Control Personnel and Revenue – Ref No: HO 2025/09/32

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in Financial Management with Cost and Management Accounting; 3–5 years of experience; BAS knowledge.
  • Competencies: Decision-making, conflict management, PFMA expertise, strong leadership.
  • Duties:
    • Monitor compensation budgets and departmental revenue.
    • Prepare revised annual cash flow projections.
    • Investigate budget variances and implement corrective measures.
    • Ensure budget allocation meets departmental priorities.

6. Assistant Director: Financial Directives Policy and Training – Ref No: HO 2025/09/33

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Financial Accounting Directorate
  • Requirements: Degree/diploma in Financial Management (Accounting majors preferred), 3–5 years’ experience.
  • Competencies: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, financial training, HRM policies, and project management.
  • Duties:
    • Facilitate financial training courses.
    • Develop and maintain financial policy directives.
    • Evaluate training outcomes and support regions.
    • Mentor junior financial officers and manage directives manuals.

7. Assistant Director: Budget Control: Development and Care – Ref No: HO 2025/09/34

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Management Accounting
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in Financial Management; 3–5 years’ experience; BAS knowledge.
  • Duties:
    • Coordinate virement inputs and reprioritisation.
    • Manage original and adjusted budgets across regions.
    • Monitor expenditure and address deviations.
    • Balance internal charges and ensure targets are achieved.

8. Assistant Director: Analyst Developer – Ref No: HO 2025/09/35

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Systems Development Infrastructure
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in IT, 3–5 years’ development experience in Microsoft environment. Knowledge of C++, Java, VB.Net, SQL, PHP, Oracle, etc.
  • Competencies: System design, database management, project management, problem-solving.
  • Duties:
    • Develop, test, and maintain IT systems.
    • Conduct quality assurance and end-user support.
    • Code, document, and manage programmes.
    • Collaborate with analysts and project managers.

9. Assistant Director: International Conferences – Ref No: HO 2025/09/36

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – International Relations
  • Requirements: Degree/diploma in International Relations; 3–5 years’ relevant experience.
  • Duties:
    • Coordinate international visits and conferences.
    • Manage DCS participation in global correctional forums.
    • Liaise with DIRCO and embassies on foreign offender matters.
    • Handle logistics, budgeting, and consular services.

10. Assistant Director: Bilateral and Multilateral Relations – Ref No: HO 2025/09/37

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – International Relations
  • Requirements: Degree/diploma in International Relations; 3–5 years’ experience.
  • Duties:
    • Represent DCS in meetings with Angola, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.
    • Handle UN questionnaires and compliance reports.
    • Prepare departmental input for annual UN forums.
    • Monitor and distribute UN resolutions to relevant functionaries.

11. Assistant Director: Offender Information Management – Ref No: HO 2025/09/38

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Policy, Research & Information Management
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in Information/Knowledge Management; 3–5 years’ experience.
  • Duties:
    • Implement information governance framework.
    • Maintain offender statistics databases.
    • Conduct regional audits.
    • Provide technical support for offender data systems.

12. Assistant Director: Injury on Duty – Ref No: HO 2025/09/39

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Employee Wellness & OHS
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, or Hygiene; 3–5 years’ OHS experience.
  • Duties:
    • Administer COIDA processes.
    • Ensure timely reporting and claims for occupational injuries.
    • Conduct research and monitor incidents.
    • Support compliance with OHS regulations.

13. Assistant Director: Gymnasiums and Biokinetics – Ref No: HO 2025/09/40

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Employee Wellness & OHS
  • Requirements: Degree in Biokinetics or Sports Management; 3–5 years’ wellness/fitness experience.
  • Duties:
    • Promote staff wellness campaigns.
    • Manage gym and biokinetic programmes.
    • Conduct fitness assessments and track statistics.
    • Run national wellness challenges.

14. Assistant Director: Information Technology Audit – Ref No: HO 2025/09/41

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Specialised Audit
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in Internal Auditing; 3–5 years’ audit experience.
  • Duties:
    • Conduct IT risk-based audits.
    • Develop annual and three-year audit plans.
    • Analyse processes, compile reports, and monitor corrective action.
    • Supervise audit teams.

15. Assistant Director: Procurement Policy Implementation and Control – Ref No: HO 2025/09/42

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Procurement Administration
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in Procurement or SCM; 3–5 years’ experience.
  • Duties:
    • Implement procurement policies and delegated powers.
    • Monitor and correct deficiencies.
    • Facilitate staff training.
    • Maintain irregular expenditure records.

16. Assistant Director: Persal Manager – Ref No: HO 2025/09/43

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – HR Administration & Utilisation
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in HR/Industrial Psychology; 3–5 years’ HR experience; advanced PERSAL training.
  • Duties:
    • Manage user access and permissions.
    • Maintain personnel records and data accuracy.
    • Provide support, training, and troubleshooting.
    • Analyse PERSAL data and trends.

17. Assistant Director: Centralised Functional Training – Ref No: HO 2025/09/44

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Functional Management & Training
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in HR Development/Education; 3–5 years’ experience.
  • Duties:
    • Manage training databases and catalogues.
    • Align interventions to legislative requirements.
    • Review training policies.
    • Compile monthly training reports.

18. Assistant Director: Course Development – Ref No: HO 2025/09/45

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Functional Management & Training
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in HR Development; 3–5 years’ experience.
  • Duties:
    • Develop and review training course materials.
    • Set development guidelines and monitor implementation.
    • Ensure departmental training aligns with regulations.

19. Assistant Director: Senior Management Training – Ref No: HO 2025/09/46

  • Salary: R468 459 per annum
  • Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria – Functional Management & Training
  • Requirements: Diploma/degree in HR Development/HR Management; 3–5 years’ experience.
  • Duties:
    • Oversee training for senior managers.
    • Align training with organisational strategy.
    • Measure training impact and performance improvement.

How to Apply

  • Closing Date: 14 October 2025 at 15h45
  • Applications must be submitted to:
    • Post: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001
    • Hand Deliver: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria
    • Email: Send application with reference number on subject line to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za
  • Required Documents:
    • Z83 application form (available at any Public Service Department).
    • Detailed CV.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and documents (not older than 6 months).
    • A separate application must be submitted for each post with the correct reference number.

Enquiries: Ms N. Khumalo – Tel: (012) 305 8589 / (012) 307 2174

Important Notes

  • The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Applications from women, persons with disabilities, and previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged.
  • All applicants will undergo vetting, qualification checks, and criminal record verification.
  • Appointment is subject to obtaining security clearance.