DCS Management and Clerk Vacancies 2026
The South African Department of Correctional Services is recruiting for nine full-time posts in Gauteng, Limpopo and Free State. All nine vacancies close on 9 November 2026. Apply through the department’s careers site.
At a glance
- Employer
- South African Department of Correctional Services
- Posts
- 9
- Provinces
- Gauteng, Limpopo and Free State
- Earliest Closing
- 9 November 2026
- How To Apply
- Apply online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/.
Jump to a post (9)
- South African DCS: Agriculture Operations Vacancy 2026
- Correctional Services Knowledge Management Vacancy 2026
- DCS Regional Head: Corrections and Rehabilitation Vacancy 2026
- Department of Correctional Services Audit Inquiry Administrator Vacancy 2026
- Department of Correctional Services Assistant Director: Provisioning
- Senior Administration Clerk Jobs 2026 — Free State
- Department of Correctional Services Accounting Clerk Vacancy 2026
- Assistant Director OHS Practitioner Vacancy 2026
- Assistant Manager Nursing Jobs 2026
South African DCS: Agriculture Operations Vacancy 2026 — Gauteng
Based at the National Head Office in Gauteng, this Assistant Director post supports agricultural programmes across correctional centres. The work includes giving scientific and technical advice, coordinating production programmes, and checking how operations perform against approved targets. The post also involves working with stakeholders and managing performance information, people, finances and assets. It may suit an experienced agricultural professional who can combine practical programme oversight with technical guidance and operational management.
What you need
Applicants need a recognised four-year qualification at NQF Level 7 in agriculture or a related field, and at least three years of relevant experience in an agricultural environment.
Correctional Services Knowledge Management Vacancy 2026 — Gauteng
This Gauteng National Head Office role is a Deputy Director post focused on how the department creates, organises and shares knowledge. The work includes developing knowledge management strategies and policies, coordinating related programmes, and helping staff access information through appropriate technologies. It also covers turning data into usable information, maintaining metadata and data integrity, and working with internal and external stakeholders on information products. The role suits someone interested in building department-wide knowledge processes and making information useful to colleagues.
Full listing on GovNet JobsDCS Regional Head: Corrections and Rehabilitation Vacancy 2026 — Limpopo
The Regional Head oversees incarceration, corrections and rehabilitation services across the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region. The post carries responsibility for safe and secure environments, healthcare and incarceration management, as well as sustainability programmes. It also involves managing staff, finances, assets and performance information. This senior leadership role may suit an experienced manager with a relevant behavioural science background who is ready to oversee services and resources across a regional operation.
What you need
Applicants need a SAQA-recognised undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Behavioural Science or a relevant field, an SMS pre-entry certificate, and five years of middle or senior management experience. Security clearance, computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence are also required.
Department of Correctional Services Audit Inquiry Administrator Vacancy 2026 — Gauteng
At the department’s Gauteng National Head Office, the Audit Inquiry Administrator coordinates inquiries and tracks whether follow-up actions are progressing. The work includes supporting internal controls, keeping audit and compliance records, and communicating with stakeholders about inquiries and responses. The post also includes managing resources and performance information. It may suit an early-career candidate with an auditing, accounting or finance background who is organised and comfortable handling records, deadlines and several tasks.
What you need
Applicants need a National Diploma or degree in auditing, accounting, financial management, risk management or a related field, plus one to two years of relevant experience. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence are required.
Department of Correctional Services Assistant Director: Provisioning — Gauteng
This Assistant Director role at the Gauteng National Head Office centres on the LOGIS logistics system and the processes that support provisioning. The post holder manages system records and user functions, conducts logistics inspections, and helps ensure users follow logistics procedures. The work also includes implementing logistics policy, monitoring the LOGIS Balance Score Card and following up on uncleared transactions. It may suit someone with logistics or supply chain training who is comfortable combining system oversight, compliance and performance monitoring.
What you need
The stated qualification is a relevant degree or National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Public Administration.
Senior Administration Clerk Jobs 2026 — Free State — Free State
Based at Kroonstad Training College in the Free State, the Senior Administration Clerk: Registration handles records and registry work. Day-to-day duties include maintaining archives, transferring and retrieving records, disposing of files, and applying the uniform filing system. The clerk also safeguards departmental files and manages assets. This post may suit a qualified candidate with registry experience who is organised, discreet with records and able to support reliable document management in a training college.
What you need
Applicants need a recognised three-year degree or National Diploma in Public Administration or a relevant field, and one to two years of relevant experience. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence are required.
Department of Correctional Services Accounting Clerk Vacancy 2026 — Gauteng
The Accounting Clerk: Expenditure Control supports financial administration in a Gauteng Department of Correctional Services role. Duties include checking supplier payments, capturing financial documents, controlling BAS input documents and helping clear inter-responsibility accounts. The clerk also handles general office administration, liaises with relevant sections and manages assets. This entry-level opportunity may suit a Grade 12 candidate with computer skills and an interest in finance; previous finance experience is an advantage, but is not required.
What you need
Applicants need Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. No experience is required, and computer literacy is required.
Assistant Director OHS Practitioner Vacancy 2026 — Gauteng
The Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner works on safety compliance and risk reduction in Gauteng. The post includes supporting the implementation of occupational health and safety procedures, monitoring compliance with relevant requirements, and promoting a safety, health, environment, risk and quality culture. The practitioner also helps coordinate emergency preparedness and response plans and facilitates corrective measures. This role may suit an experienced safety professional who can monitor compliance and coordinate practical risk controls.
What you need
Applicants need a recognised degree, National Diploma in Safety Management or relevant qualification, and three to five years of supervisory experience in occupational health and safety. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence are required.
Assistant Manager Nursing Jobs 2026 — Gauteng
At the National Head Office in Gauteng, the Assistant Manager Nursing post focuses on primary healthcare communicable disease surveillance. The work includes developing and reviewing surveillance systems and related policies, conducting research and data analysis, and setting measures to evaluate treatment and prevention programmes. The post also involves designing interventions to reduce communicable disease incidence and managing resources in line with departmental procedures. It may suit a registered professional nurse with primary healthcare curative skills who is interested in surveillance and programme improvement.
What you need
Applicants need a Basic R425 nursing qualification or equivalent that permits registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, plus a SANC-accredited post-basic qualification of at least one year in curative skills in Primary Health Care. Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse is required.