DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (DCS)

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. 

APPLICATIONS : Send your complete application to: Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR submit online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/

CLOSING DATE : 11 August 2026 @ 15:45. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date. 

NOTE : All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. 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. 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. The Z83 application form 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 submit a complete application for the post you apply for and attach your supporting document 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. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks and will be made in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and fair recruitment practices. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. 

OTHER POSTS

ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: ELECTRICIAN REF NO: FSNC 2026/07/20 

(12 Months Contract) 

SALARY : R397 329 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits) 

CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management Area 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal). Five (5) years post qualification experience as an Artisan. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Team leadership. Technical analysis knowledge. Computer-aided applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, teamwork and analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness. Communication, planning and organizing skills. Conflict Management.

DUTIES : Training and development of offenders. Management of administration task. Control over workplaces and tools. Inventory control and logistical administration as well as efficient management of resources and work orders and compliance with administration. Design, production, maintenance, performance administrative and related function. Maintain and advance expertise. Management of human and financial resources and assets. Management of performance information. 

ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027. 

NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act. 

ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: PLUMBER AREA REF NO: FSNC 2026/07/21 

(12 Months Contract) 

SALARY : R253 341 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits) 

CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal). Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Technical analysis knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Teamwork. Analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Planning and organizing. 

DUTIES : Train offenders in the applicable trade. Execute work as per requisition/orders received from clients. Apply quality control to manufactured products. Costing of product and supply quotes. Execute basic workshop administration. Perform maintenance services. Manage resources. 

ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027. 

NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act. 

ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: WELDER REF NO: FSNC 2026/07/22 

(12 Months Contract) 

SALARY : R253 341 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits) 

CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management Area 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal). Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Technical analysis knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team work. Analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Planning and organizing. 

DUTIES : Train offenders in the applicable trade. Execute work as per requisition/orders received from clients. Apply quality control to manufactured products. Costing of product and supply quotes. Execute basic workshop administration. Perform maintenance services. Manage resources. 

ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027. 

NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.