Job Opportunity at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) – Nationwide Vacancies
Location: All Provinces
Closing Date: 24 April 2025
Overview:
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) invites suitably qualified and passionate professionals to apply for various posts available across South Africa. These roles are pivotal in supporting the department’s core mission: rehabilitation, care, and reintegration of offenders into society. The DCS offers a dynamic working environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in communities.
This nationwide recruitment drive includes positions in healthcare, social work, education, legal services, psychology, technical trades, and strategic governance. The department is looking for candidates who are committed, ethical, and ready to serve with integrity and professionalism.
Available Vacancies:
Healthcare & Nursing Services:
- Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 (Primary Health Care) – 117 posts
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 (General Nursing) – 31 posts
- Deputy Manager Nursing
- Assistant Manager Nursing: Primary Health Care – 3 posts
- Assistant Manager Nursing: General Nursing – 2 posts
- Operational Manager Nursing: Primary Health Care – 24 posts
- Operational Manager Nursing: General Nursing – 7 posts
- Assistant Manager: Maternal/Child and Youth Health
- Medical Officer – 4 posts
Social Work & Psychology:
- Social Worker – 29 posts
- Social Work Supervisor – 14 posts
- Social Work Manager – 3 posts
- Psychologist – 21 posts
- Principal Psychologist
Legal & Governance:
- Legal Administration Officer – 6 posts
- Senior Legal Administration Officer
- Chairperson of Independent Risk Management Committee
- Chairperson of ICT Steering Committee
- Deputy Chairperson of Audit Committee
- Member of Audit Committee
Education & Training:
- Educationist M+4 – 8 posts
- Section Head: Educationist – 10 posts
- Regional Coordinator: Education and Training
- Assistant Director: Manager: Education and Training – 4 posts
Specialist Educationist Posts by Subject:
- M+4 (Xhosa) – 3 posts
- M+4 (Maths and English) – 2 posts
- M+4 (Maths, English and Afrikaans) – 3 posts
- M+4 (Maths and Science) – 5 posts
- M+4 (Business Studies)
- M+4 (Applied Agricultural Technology and English) – 2 posts
- M+4 (Electrical Engineering)
- M+4 (English and Sepedi)
- M+4 (Geography and English)
- M+4 (Economics and Management Science)
- M+4 (History)
- M+4 (Maths and Agriculture) – 2 posts
- M+4 (Agricultural Technology and English) – 2 posts
Technical & Artisan Trades:
- Artisan Foreman – 55 posts
- Chief Artisan (Production Workshops) – 2 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Welder) – 2 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Production Workshops) – 4 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Cabinet Maker) – 3 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Boilermaker)
- Artisan Production Grade A (Electrician) – 9 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Plumber) – 6 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Wood Finisher/Wood Machinist) – 3 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Wood Polisher/Spray Painter)
- Artisan Production Grade A (Painter) – 3 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Carpenter) – 2 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Bricklayer) – 5 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Upholstery/Autotrimmer) – 2 posts
- Artisan Production Grade A (Steel)
How to Apply:
- Download the full advertisement in PDF from the official website or the provided link.
- Carefully read the job specifications and eligibility criteria for your desired position.
- Follow the application instructions provided in the PDF.