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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (DCS)
 
CIRCULAR 1 of 2023
 
Closing date: 15 June 2023 @ 15h45
 
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Note: • Before you 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.
Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive out-comes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification, and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts 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. Finger prints may be taken on the day of interviews.
 
The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.
 
Applications: Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a comprehensive CV, identity document and/or drivers’ licence 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 separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted • Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the abovementioned requirements and responsibilities. It is the responsibility of all applicants to furnish all supporting documents to prove their level of qualifying e.g. where no Basic Training certificate issued: an affidavit or related source document from HR to confirm.
 
Applications must reach DCS on or before the closing date and time. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the stipulated closing date and time.
 
NB: Indicate the reference number, Regional office, Management Area and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post your complete application to the relevant address as indicated below:
 
NB: RE-ADVERTISED POSTS
 
Candidates who had previously applied should re-apply
 
KwaZulu/Natal Region:
Postal Address: Head Recruitment, Private Bag X 9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Contact person: Ms GJ Mchunu at 033 355 7386/ Ms AL Mkhize 033 355 7370/ Ms Shange B 033 355 7369/ Ms IN Mhlongo
Physical Address: 1 Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg
 
 
 
 
APPOINTMENTS IN TERMS OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT
 
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HEAD CORRECTIONAL CENTRE (CB 6)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ebongweni
Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/01)
Ncome Med BRef.: (CSA 2023/01/02)
An all-inclusive package: R 940 365.00
 
 
 
 
AREA COORDINATOR: CORRECTIONS (NCB-4)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Pietermaritzburg, (CSA 2023/01/02B)
An all-inclusive package: R 837 762.00
 
 
 
 
HEAD CORRECTIONAL CENTRE (CB 5)
(Re-Advertisement)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Kokstad Med, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/03);
Salary: R 508 173.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
DIVISIONAL HEAD: SECURITY (CB-5)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Med B, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/04) (Re-Advertisement)
Salary: R 508 173.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
HEAD: COMMUNITY LIAISON (CB-5) (Re-Advertisement)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/ 05)
Salary: R 508 173.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
CENTRE COORDINATOR: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT [Cb5]
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Medium B, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/06);
Salary: R 508 173.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SECURITY MANAGER: FACILITIES AND SECURITY (NCB 3)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Waterval Management Area, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/07) (Re-Advertisement)
Kokstad AC, Ref.: (CSA 2022/01/08) (Re-Advertisement)
Salary: R 440 745.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INSPECTORATE (NCB 3)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Regional OfficeRef.: (CSA 2023/01/09) (Re-Advertisement)
Salary: R 440 745.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
HEAD: SATELLITE COMCOR (CB 4)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Umzinto, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/10)
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
CENTRE COORDINATOR: STAFF SUPPORT (CB 4)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ixopo, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/11);
Newcastle Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/12);
uMzimkhulu, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/13)
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SECURITY MANAGER: NUTRITIONAL SERVICE
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ladysmith, Ref.:(CSA 2023/01/14)
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SECURITY MANAGER: PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS (CB 4): TEXTILE
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Pietermaritzburg Med ARef.: (CSA 2023/01/15) (Re-advertisement)
Durban FemaleRef.: (CSA 2023/01/16)
(Re-advertisement)
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
CENTRE COORDINATOR: CORRECTIONS (CB 4)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ixopo, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/17);
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
SECURITY MANAGER: INTERNAL SECURITY (CB 4)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Med ARef.: (CSA 2023/01/18);
Durban Med BRef.(CSA 2023/01/19),
Durban FemaleRef.: (CSA 2023/01/20)
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SECURITY MANAGER: EXTERNAL SECURITY (CB 4)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Med C, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/21),
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SECURITY MANAGER: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Comcor, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/22);
Pomeroy, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/23)
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
UNIT MANAGER (CB 4)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Medium A, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/24);
Durban Medium B, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/25);
Durban Female, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/26);
Durban Juvenile, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/27);
Qalakabusha, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/28);
Salary: R 428 412.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SPECIALISED CASE OFFICER (CB 2 -1)
KwaZulu/Natal Region:
Durban Medium B, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/29);
Durban Medium C X 2, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/30);
Ebongweni, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/31)
Kokstad Medium, Ref.: (CSA 2023/01/32)
Salary: R 276 678.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
APPOINTMENTS IN TERMS OF PUBLIC SERVICES ACT

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CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Regional Office, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/33)
Salary package: R 1 146 540.00 An all-inclusive
 
 
 
 
DD: AREA COORDINATOR: CORPORATE SERVICES
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Waterval Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/34)
An all-inclusive package: R 811 560.00
 
 
 
 
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1- 3
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ebongweni, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/35) (Re-advertisement)
Empangeni, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/36) (Re-advertisement);
Waterval Med A, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/37)
(Re-advertisement)
An all-inclusive package: R 790 077.00- R1 249 254.00
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: NURSING (PHC)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ncome Medium B, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/38)
Salary: R 683 838 .00 per annum
 
 
 
 
MANAGER: EDUCATION & TRAINING: FORMAL EDUCATION
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/39)
Salary: R 475 344.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR (AREA)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ncome Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/40)
Salary: R 432 348.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Med A, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/41); 
Durban Med B X 4 (Re-advertised)
Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/42); (Re-advertised);
Ncome Med B, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/43) (Re-advertised);
Estcourt, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/44);
Qalakabusha X 2, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/45);
Umzinto, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/46);
Salary: R 431 265.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGER: FINANCIAL + MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ncome Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/47)
Waterval Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/48)
Salary: R 424 104.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
MANAGER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Kokstad Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/49) (Re-advertisement)
Salary: R 424 104.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS (SL-9)
(Re-Advertisement)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Waterval, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/50)
Salary: R 424 104.00 per annum.
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (SL 9)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Empangeni Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/51); (Re-advertisement)
Pietermaritzburg Management Area,
Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/52) (Re-advertisement);
Waterval Management Area,
Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/53) Re-advertisement)
Salary: R 424 104.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: WORK-STUDY AND JOB EVALUATION
KwaZulu Natal Region: Regional Office: Ref.: (PSA
2023/01/54) (Re-advertisement)
Salary: R 424 104.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
MANAGER: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION
KwaZulu Natal Region:
Regional Office: Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/55)
Salary: R 424 104.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
MANAGER: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION
KwaZulu Natal Region: Glencoe: Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/55B)
Salary: R 424 104.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE SUPPORT
KwaZulu Natal Region: Durban: Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/56)
Salary: R 424 104.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
LEGAL ADMIN OFFICER (MR 5)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Pietermaritzburg Management
Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/57)
Salary: R 420 642.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PRACTITIONER
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Pietermaritzburg Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/58)
Salary: R 359 517.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE: HUMAN RESOURCE SUPPORT
KwaZulu Natal Region: Pietermaritzburg: Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/59)
Salary: R 359 517.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
PERSAL CONTROLLER
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ncome Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/60)
Salary: R 359 517.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SENIOR PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LOGISTICS
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Waterval Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/61)
Salary: R 359 517.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Regional Office, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/62)
Salary: R 359 517.00 per annum
 
 
 



SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1
KwaZulu/Natal Region: 
Ebongweni: Ref: (PSA 2023/01/63); 
Ixopo B, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/64);
Ncome Med B, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/65);
Salary: R 294 411.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: CLUBS
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Waterval Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/66);
Empangeni Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/67)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
AO: REMUNERATION CONTROL
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Regional Office, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/68)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum

 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: CAREER MANAGEMENT
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Glencoe Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/69),
Ncome Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/70)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER: PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Kokstad Management Area,
Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/71),
Waterval, Ref.:( PSA 2023/01/72)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER: RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT
KwaZulu/Natal Region:
Empangeni Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/73),
Regional Office x 3, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/74)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK: SERVICE TERMINATION (SR 5)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Empangeni Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/75)
Salary: R 202 233.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
AO: REGISTRATION & ARCHIVES
KwaZulu-Natal Region: Kokstad Management Area (Ref: PSA 2023/01/76)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
EDUCATIONIST M+4 (SKILLS AND CIVIL ENGINEERING)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Waterval Med A, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/77)
Salary: R 322 585.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
EDUCATIONIST M+4: (AET)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ekuseni, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/78),
Waterval Med A, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/79),
Salary: R 322 585.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
EDUCATIONIST M+4 (ISIZULU/TOURISM)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ekuseni, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/80)
Salary: R 322 585.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
EDUCATIONIST M+4 (MATHS/ NATURAL SCIENCE/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Juvenile, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/81)
Salary: R 322 585.00 per annum.
 
 
 
 
EDUCATIONIST M+4 (SKILLS DEVELOPMENT)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Ncome Med B, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/82)
Salary: R 322 585.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
 
EDUCATIONIST M+4 (ENGLISH/ECONOMICS)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Med B, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/83)
Salary: R 322 585.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
 
EDUCATIONIST M+4 (GEOGRAPHY + ISIZULU)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Juvenile, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/84)
Salary: R 322 585.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGETS (SR 7)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban: Finance, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/85); 
Waterval, Ref.: (PSA 2023//01/86)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum.
 
 
 
 
 
AO: TRANSIT & WAREHOUSE
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Waterval: Ref: (PSA 2023/01/87)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
AO: LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATION
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Kokstad Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/88)
Salary: R 294 321.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Empangeni Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/89);
Estcourt, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/90); Glencoe,
Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/91); Qalakabusha,
Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/92) x3;
Waterval Medium B, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/93)
Salary: R 293 670.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (PLUMBER)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Sevontein, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/94)
Salary: R 220 533.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (BUILDER)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Sevontein, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/95)
Salary: R 220 533.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (CARPENTER)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban Medium C, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/96)
Salary: R 220 533.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (WELDER)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Estcourt, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/97)
Salary: R 220 533.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (ASSET MAINTENANCE)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: 
Durban Med C, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/98); 
Pietermaritzburg,
Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/99)
Salary: R 220 533.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
LOGISTICS CLERK: LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATION (SR 5)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Waterval Management Area, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/100) (Re-advertisement)
R 202 233.00 per annum
 
 
 
 
SWITCH BOARD OPERATOR (SR 4)
KwaZulu/Natal Region: Durban, Ref.: (PSA 2023/01/101)
Salary: R 171 537.00 per annum