Department of Correctional Services (DCS): Entry level Jobs 2026

Available Opportunities

The following Entry Level Job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk: Head Office Stores

Reference No: 2026/11/89

Location: National Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Basic computer literacy.

Knowledge and Skills: PFMA Chapter 5. Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations. White Paper on Corrections (applicable sections). PASM chapter 15, BAS, GRAP. Supply Chain Manuals –Procurement, PASM chapter 12, 14, 15. Labour legislation. Plan, organise, leadership and control. Good interpersonal, conflict and problem-solving skills. Responsible, fairness, good judgement, assertive, initiative, integrity, credibility, accountability, integrity and innovative.

Duties: Render acquisition services. Receive requests for goods from end users. Receive and issue stores items. Receive and check goods against relevant documentation. Maintain stores records and information. Update and maintain goods registers and databases. Management of assets.

Administration Clerk: Administration Support

Reference and Locations: 

• Directorate: Policy, Research and Information Management – Ref No: HO 2026/11/90
• Directorate: Policy and Procedure Coordination – Ref No: HO 2026/11/91
• Directorate: Production Workshop and Agriculture – Ref No: HO 2026/11/92

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Previous experience in administration duties and records keeping will be an added advantage. Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

Knowledge and Skills: Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advance and payments, invoices, etc. Uniform filing system. Knowledge of memoranda, fax and letter format

Duties: Render administrative support. Provide clerical and logistical support. Schedule and coordinate meetings. Maintain and organise documentation, including minutes, drafts and submissions. Maintenance of duty register. Processing of leave applications. Processing of miscellaneous personnel information pertaining to staff within the sub-directorate. Processing of claims of staff. Obtaining quotations. Validate staff inventory in line with inventory register. Requisitioning of supplies. Management of assets.

Accounting Clerk: Expenditure Control

Reference No: HO 2026/11/93

Location: National Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Previous experience in finance environment will be an added advantage. Computer literate.

Knowledge and Skills: Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. Knowledge of the uniform filing system. Knowledge of memoranda, fax and letter format. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties: Handle all aspects by ensuring correctness and timeous payments of suppliers and financial procedures with regard to capturing of face value documents. Exercise control over BAS input documents. Assist with clearing interresponsibility accounts. General office administration. The incumbent will liaise with the relevant bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks. Execute the responsibilities of official as stipulated in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act. Management of assets.

Accounting Clerk: Exchequer Control

Reference No: HO 2026/11/94

Location: National Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Computer literate. No experience required.

Knowledge and Skills: Ability to work independently and in a team. Good communication (verbal and written) skills. Knowledge of financial accounting processes and procedures. Ability to work under pressure and handle confidential matters. Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage

Duties: Handle all aspects with regard warrant vouchers. Control over official banking accounts including amendments. Control over BAS input documents. Assist with clearance of asset and liability accounts. Handling of telephone queries, faxes and letters. Liaise with the relevant bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks. Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act. Management of assets.

Accounting Clerk: Financial Management

Reference No: HO 2026/11/95

Location: National Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Previous experience in finance environment will be an added advantage. Computer Literate.

Knowledge and Skills: DCS financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. Knowledge of the DCS uniform filing system. Knowledge of memoranda, fax and letter format. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties: Render clerical support for the Directorate: Management Accounting. Compile and coordinate clerical activities to ensure smooth administrative operations. Assist with budget planning and expenditure monitoring tasks where necessary. Act as a user clerk responsible for capturing and verifying transactions within departmental systems. Ensure proper tracking, filing and retrieval of all documentation in compliance with audit and financial regulations. Assist in the updating and maintenance of the asset register. Support asset verification processes, facilitate movement forms and help coordinate asset disposal procedures in compliance with policy. General office administration support.

Accounting Clerk: Financial Policies and Directives

Reference No: HO 2026/11/96

Location: National Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Previous experience in finance environment will be an added advantage. Computer Literate

Knowledge and Skills: DCS financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. Knowledge of the DCS uniform filing system. Knowledge of memoranda, fax and letter format. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties: Render clerical support for the Directorate: Management Accounting. Compile and coordinate clerical activities to ensure smooth administrative operations. Assist with budget planning and expenditure monitoring tasks where necessary. Act as a user clerk responsible for capturing and verifying transactions within departmental systems. Ensure proper tracking, filing and retrieval of all documentation in compliance with audit and financial regulations. Assist in the updating and maintenance of the asset register. Support asset verification processes, facilitate movement forms and help coordinate asset disposal procedures in compliance with policy. General office administration support.

Clerk Stores: Posting

Reference No: HO 2026/11/97

Location: Kroonstad Training College

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of LOGIS, LAP and related experience in a comparable environment will be an added advantage. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of supply chain management framework. Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Service delivery innovation. Decision making. People management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Knowledge of government procurement processes. Assertiveness. Ability to network and diplomacy

Duties: Register requisitions and vouchers on LOG 10 files. Capture transactions on LOGIS. Posting of external as well as internal receipt/issue vouchers. Posting of extra- ordinary receipts and issues. Channelling of vouchers to warehouse for issuing. Filing of requisitions and vouchers. Update LOG 10 files and filing documentation numerically as registered. Handling of enquiries from cost centres. Management of assets

Clerk Stores: Transit

Reference No: HO 2026/11/98

Location: Kroonstad Training College

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Computer literate.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of LOGIS, LAP and related experience in a comparable environment will be an added advantage. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of supply chain management framework. Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Service delivery innovation. Decision making. People management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Knowledge of government procurement processes. Assertiveness. Ability to network and diplomacy.

Duties: Safekeeping of items in transit. Bar coding of assets received. Acknowledgement of receipts and issue voucher register. Monitor movement and face value forms. Checking the stock received for quality and quantity. Management of assets.

Clerk Stores: Warehouse

Reference No: HO 2026/11/99

Location: Kroonstad Training College

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of LOGIS, LAP and related experience in a comparable environment will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant prescripts for Logistics. Understanding of the LOGIS system, Supply Chain Manuals – Procurement and LAPPM Chapter 1-10. Financial Management. Knowledge of Section 38 of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Asset Management Guidelines, Public Service Regulations, HRM policies and procedures. Report writing, presentation, training and problem-solving skills. Internal and external liaison.

Duties: Administer all goods/stocks received in line with Logistical policies. Administer transit and allocation of stock Provide general office administration support. Management of assets.

Registration Clerk

Reference No: HO 2026/11/100

Location: Zonderwater Training College

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Experience in a similar environment will be added an advantage. Computer literate

Knowledge and Skills: Good communication skills and interpersonal relations. Professional integrity and the ability to perform under pressure. Financial management. Facilitation skills. Plan, organise, lead and control. Project management. Presentation skills. Conflict management. Report writing. Time management. Confidentiality. Understanding of public service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Influence and impact. Problem solving skills. Network and diplomacy. Understanding of the work in registry

Duties: Manage archives and registry sections. Transfer records to archives. Withdraw records from archives and registry. Dispose files. Control uniform filling system. Safe keeping of departmental files. General filing. Management of assets

Administration Clerk: Disability Assistant

Reference No: HO 2026/11/101

Location: National Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Experience working with a person with disability will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of Public Service legislation framework. Job knowledge. Communication and interpersonal relations. Coordination, committed and discipline. Ability to access required information. Flexible, punctual and respect. Self-confidence, trustworthy and self-motivation. Compassionate. Planning and organizing skills.

Duties: Provide reasonable accommodation in a form of personal assistive device to the Deputy Director: Policy Coordination. Support the Deputy Director’s independence and effective participation in all areas of his work. Render driver services to the Deputy Director for official purposes. Provide administration support. Ensure effective flow of information and documents within the office. Capture requisitions on LOGIS system and obtain quotations. Management of assets

Call Centre Agent

Reference No: HO 2026/11/102

Location: National Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 (Matric). Post-school Certificate/Diploma in customer service/administration will an added advantage. No Experience required. Experience in a Call Centre environment will be an added advantage. Computer literate

Knowledge and Skills: Proficient with CRM (e.g., MS Dynamics, Salesforce, or prescribed system), MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word). Knowledge of call handling platforms (ACD/IVR/softphone), ticketing workflows, and knowledge base use. Understanding of POPIA and information security basics. Reporting procedures. Administration procedures relating to the specific work environment including norms and standards. Customercentric, empathetic communication, active listening.

Duties: Handle enquiries and client service to deliver professional, courteous and accurate responses through all channels. Resolve enquiries at first point of contact wherever possible. Capture all enquiries comprehensively and accurately on the prescribed Customer Relations Management (CRM)system. Escalate complex matters promptly to relevant branches/units with clear documentation. Maintain accurate records and support reporting and audit requirements. Safeguard personal information and sensitive data. Management of assets.