Application for the Correctional Service Learnership for 2023/2024 Entry is now open for interested applicants by the Department of Correctional Services in South Africa.
The opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge, and workplace behavior and experience within the field of Corrections while earning a stipend of R 3500 for the twelve months duration of the learnership.
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is looking for persons from various communities with various interests and qualifications to enter the Further Education and Training Certificate in the Corrections Services Learnership (NQF Level 4). The learners will be trained in the areas of rehabilitation of offenders through correction and human development in a secure, safe, and humane detention facility or under community-based correctional supervision. English will be used as the medium of instruction.
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE LEARNERSHIP APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
The Correctional Service Learnership is open to:
- South Africans who are in possession of a Grade 12/Standard 10 certificate; or
- South Africans who have successfully completed the National Certificate in Vocational Studies (NQF Level 4); or
- South Africans who have successfully completed a further Education and Training Certificate (NQF Level 4).
Candidates with additional qualification(s), i.e., a certificate, diploma, degree, or trade certificate, in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
- Corrections / Penology / Criminology,
- Agriculture (including Agriculture Economists, Agriculture Engineering, Agriculture Management, Animal Health Technicians, Animal Production, Plant 8 Production),
- Artisans (all fields, especially Baker/Pastry Maker, Boiler Maker, Bricklayer, Cabinet maker, Construction Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Furniture Machinist/Polisher, Gunsmith, Locksmith, Millwright, Painter, Patternmaker, Plumber, Sheet Metal, Spray Painting, Tool and Die Maker, Upholstery, Welder, Wood Machinist),
- Construction Health and Safety Technicians, Food Processing (General Abattoir Processes, Meat Inspector / Examination, Processed and Preserved Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables),
- Graphic Designers,
- Two-way Radio Communication Technicians,
- Textile Designing (Garment Makers/Tailor/Seamster, Footwear Design and Shoe Making).
NB: Additional qualification(s) shall not be recognized for the stipend paid or for future remuneration purposes.
Furthermore, applicants must be South Africans who:
- Are between 21 and 35 years old;
- Have strong character;
- Are physically fit and mentally resilient;
- Are willing to disclose the information required to process their applications;
- Are prepared to undergo personnel suitability checks related to their background, citizenship, qualifications and criminal record;
- Are law abiding citizens and are without criminal records (particulars of pending / decided criminal cases related to the applicant must be provided in the application form);
- and Are prepared to subject themselves to selection processes conducted by the DCS.
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE LEARNERSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Complete the application form in your own handwriting. Learnership application forms are available from your nearest management area, educational services office, educational center, and regional offices. Forms are also available on the DCS website under “Forms” (www.dcs.gov.za).
Please note that these forms are not for sale. Report any form of corruption to either the Departmental Investigation Unit Hotline at (800) 701-701, or use the fax number (012) 323-7901.
Specify the learnership post for which you are applying (e.g., The FET Certificate in Corrections Services Learnership in DCS: Gauteng Region: Leeuwkop Ref: G2/2019). Ensure that the application form is fully completed and signed by the applicant (neither by a proxy, agent, or representative of the applicant).
Attach certified copies of your matriculation certificate or equivalent, an identity document (ID), and proof of residence, as well as an affidavit of the owner of the property if the applicant is not the owner of the property, that are not older than 3 months. No late, incomplete, or unsigned application forms shall be accepted. Please ensure that the certification date and the date stamp are the same. Furthermore, photocopies of completed forms or faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants are directed to apply for the learnership enrollment within the management area where they reside, and addresses provided will be verified as part of the recruitment and selection processes.
EASTERN CAPE REGION:
References:
- St Albans (Ref: E01/2019)
- Amathole (Ref: E02/2019)
- Kirkwood (Ref: E03/2019)
- East London (Ref: E04/2019)
- Sada (Ref: E05/2019)
- Cradock (Ref: E06/2019)
- Mthatha (Ref: E07/2019)
Postal address:
- Regional Commissioner: Eastern Cape
- Recruitment Section
- Private Bag X9013
- East London
- 5200
Physical address:
- Block E Ocean Terrace
- Moore Street
- Quigney
- East London
- 5200
Contact Person:
- Mr R Modimowagae: (043) 706 8784
FREE STATE AND NORTHERN CAPE REGION:
References:
- Groenpunt (Ref: E08/2019)
- Grootvlei (Ref: E09/2019)
- Colesberg (Ref: E10/2019)
- Kimberley (Ref: E11/2019)
- Upington (Ref: E12/2019)
- Goedemoed (Ref: E13/2019)
- Bizzah Makhate (Ref: E14/2019)
Postal address:
- Regional Commissioner: Free State and Northern Cape
- Recruitment Section
- Private Bag X20530
- Bloemfontein
- 9300
Physical address:
- 103 Zastron Street
- Agrimed Building
- Bloemfontein
- 9300
Contact Person:
- Mr M Kosana: (051) 404 0277
GAUTENG REGION:
References:
- Leeuwkop (Ref: E15/2019)
- Kgoṧi Mampuru II (Ref: E16/2019)
- Baviaanspoort (Ref: E17/2019)
- Zonderwater (Ref: E18/2019)
- Johannesburg (Ref: E19/2019)
- Boksburg (Ref: E20/2019)
- Modderbee (Ref: E21/2019)
- Krugersdorp (Ref: E22/2019)
Postal address:
- Regional Commissioner: Gauteng
- Recruitment Section
- Private Bag X393
- Pretoria
- 0001
Physical address:
- 4 Ketjen Street
- Pretoria West (Kgoṧi Mampuru II Training Centre)
Contact Person:
- Ms Sibongile Mkuzangwe: (012) 420 0146
KWAZULU NATAL REGION:
References:
- Durban (Ref: E23/2019)
- Kokstad (Ref: E24/2019)
- Pietermaritzburg (Ref: E25/2019)
- Ncome (Ref: E26/2019)
- Empangeni (Ref: E27/2019)
- Glencoe (Ref: E28/2019)
- Waterval (Ref: E29/2019)
Postal address:
- Regional Commissioner: Kwazulu Natal
- Recruitment Section
- Private Bag X9126
- Pietermaritzburg
- 3200
Physical address:
- 1 Eugene Marais Road
- Napierville
- Pietermaritburg
- 3200
Contact Person:
- Ms Rajashree Moodley: (033) 355 7359
LIMPOPO, MPUMALANGA AND NORTH WEST REGION:
References:
- Polokwane (Ref: E30/2019)
- Barberton (Ref: E31/2019)
- Bethal (Ref: E32/2019)
- Klerksdorp (Ref: E33/2019)
- Rooigrond (Ref: E34/2019)
- Rustenburg (Ref: E35/2019)
- Thohoyandou (Ref: E36/2019)
- Witbank (Ref: E37/2019)
Postal address:
- Regional Commissioner Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West
- Recruitment Section
- Private Bag X142
- Pretoria
- 0001
Physical address:
- Johannes Ramokhoase and Paul Kruger Street
- 198 Masada Building
- 9th Floor
- Pretoria
- 0001
Contact Person:
- Mr Eddie Nhlengethwa: (012) 306 2025
WESTERN CAPE REGION:
References:
- Drakenstein (Ref: E38/2019)
- Allandale (Ref: E39/2019)
- Brandvlei (Ref: E40/2019)
- Pollsmoor (Ref: E41/2019)
- Goodwood (Ref: E42/2019)
- Southern Cape (Ref: E43/2019)
- West Coast (Ref: E44/2019)
- Voorberg (Ref: E45/2019)
- Overberg (Ref: E46/2019)
- Breede River (Ref: E47/2019)
Postal address:
- Regional Commissioner: Western Cape, Recruitment Section, Private Bag X1, Edgemead, 7407
Physical address:
- Breede River Street
- Monte Vista
Contact Person:
- Ms Fezile Ngcanga: (021) 550 6078
The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer, and the provisions of the Department’s Employment Equity Act shall be taken into consideration in the selection of candidates for enrollment in the learnership. Take note that correspondence shall only be limited to shortlisted candidates and thereafter the successful candidates. Should you not be contacted within [3] months after the closing date of this advertisement, we regard your application as being unsuccessful.
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