CORRECTIONAL SERVICES FORMS

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ANNEXURE B
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Note: 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.
APPLICATIONS : Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject line for emailed
applications. Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for
on your application form (Z83) and post OR email your complete application to
the address as indicated below: 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
you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons:
Ms Mokuni NJ/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Ramncwana B/ Ms Radebe T at 082 306
9027.
CLOSING DATE : 08 AUGUST 2026 @ 15h45.
NOTE : 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. Applications:
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application
form) obtainable from any Public Service department and 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 send a complete application for the post you apply for 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. 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. It is the sole
responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS
before the closing date of 08 May 2026 @ 15h45. Preference may be given to
suitably qualified applicants who are currently employed at Mangaung
Correctional Centre, based on relevant qualifications, experience and
operational requirements. Experience at Mangaung Correctional Centre will be
considered an added advantage. Successful candidates who are currently
employed at Mangaung Correctional Centre and who have not completed the
required Correctional Services Learnership/Basic Training will be required to
undergo the prescribed Department of Correctional Services training following
appointment. 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.