The Department of Correctional Services is inviting applications from suitable, young South Africans from various communities to apply for its Corrections Services NQF Level 4 Learnership 2023 intake. Be sure to go over the minimum eligibility criteria and key responsibilities of the role before applying.
About the Department of Correctional Services
The Department of Correctional Services manages South Africa’s prison system. Employing close to 34,000 staff, the DCS is in charge of looking after 240 prisons which houses approximately 190,000 inmates in minimum, medium, and maximum security facilities.
DCS Correctional Services NQF Level 4 Learnership 2023
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to acquire an NQF Level 4 Further Education Training Certificate in Corrections Services qualification at the end of the 12-month learnership. With the aim of helping address the skills shortage within DCS and South Africa, the learnership consists of about 30% instructional/theoretical learning and 70% workplace exposure. Instructional learning involves theoretical modules, firearm training, self-defense, and physical training at select DCS colleges. Uniforms, accommodations, meals, and training materials will be provided during this phase of the learnership. A monthly stipend amounting to R3,758.25 will be available to the successful candidate during this period.
The larger portion of the learnership takes place at designated correctional and social reintegration centers, as well as community corrections offices. At this point of the learnership, the successful candidate will only have access to the monthly stipend.
DCS Correctional Services NQF Level 4 Learnership 2023
Who should apply?
Applicants must be able to satisfy these basic eligibility requirements to apply for the role:
A South African citizen
Completed Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate, National Certificate in Vocational Studies, further Education and Training, or
Penology, Criminology, Corrections
Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Agriculture Economists, Agriculture Management, Animal/Plant Production, Animal Health Technicians
Artisans (e.g. Pastry/Baker, Bricklayer, Boiler Maker, Construction Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Fitter/Turner, Gunsmith, Furniture Polisher, Millwright, Locksmith, Patternmaker, Painter, Sheet Metal, Plumber, Spray Painting, Die/Tool Maker, Wood Machinist, Welder
Safety Technicians or Construction Health
Food Processing, Meat Inspector/Processing/Examination,
Graphic Design
Textile Designing
Two-way Radio Technicians
Must be able to pass medical and physical fitness examinations
Must be 21 to 35 years old
Able to pass personnel suitability screenings (criminal records, qualifications, citizenship, etc.)
How do I apply?
Eligible candidates are required to download and fill out the Corrections Learnership application form 2022/23. The application form is also available at Management Community/Area, Correctional/Corrections Center, Head Office, and Regional office.
Click/tap the link to download the DCS Correctional Services NQF Level 4 Learnership 2023 application form.
IMPORTANT
Attach the required documents after completing the form
Indicate the reference number of the learnership you are applying for as listed below:
For Eastern Cape applicants
St. Albans (Ref: E01/2022)
Amatole (Ref: E02/2022)
Kirkwood (Ref: E03/2022)
East London (Ref: E04/2022)
Sada (Ref: E05/2022)
Mthatha (Ref: E06/2022)Postal address
The Regional Commissioner Eastern
Cape. Recruitment Section, P/Bag
X9013, East LondonContact person
Mr Ndlela HH
(043) 706 7834/ Ms Myataza Z (043) 706
7866/ Ms Mgugudo N (043) 706 7882/ Mr
Ndonyela N (043) 706 7883
For Northern Cape and Free State applicants
Groenpunt (Ref: E07/2022)
Grootvlei (Ref: E08/2022)
Colesburg (Ref: E09/2022)
Kimberley (Ref: E10/2022)
Upington (Ref: E11/2022)
Goedemoed (Ref: E12/2022)
Bizzah Makhate (Ref: E13/2022)Postal address:
The Regional Commissioner Free State
and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section,
P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300Contact person
Mr Gouws W/ Ms
Mkuni NJ (051) 404 0268/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Moreki-Rathaba MP/ Ms.
Ramncwana B (051) 404 0283
For Gauteng applicants
Leeuwkop (Ref: E14/2022)
Kgoši Mampuru II (Ref: E15/2022)
Baviaanspoort (Ref: E16/2022)
Zonderwater (Ref: E17/2022)
Johannesburg (Ref: E18/2022)
Boksburg (Ref: E19/2022)
Modderbee (Ref: E20/2022)
Krugersdorp (Ref: E21/2022)Postal address
The Regional Commissioner Gauteng,
Recruitment Section, P/Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001Contact person
Mr De Bruin CR (012)
420 0181/ Mr Masango SS (012) 420
0173/ Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/ Ms
Makwarela P (012) 420 0179
For KwaZulu-Natal applicants
Durban (Ref: E22/2022)
Kokstad (Ref: E23/2022)
Pietermaritzburg (Ref: E24/2022)
Ncome (Ref: E25/2022)
Empangeni (Ref: E26/2022)
Glencoe (Ref: E27/2022)
Waterval (Ref: E28/2022)Postal address
The Regional Commissioner: Kwa-Zulu
Natal, Recruitment Section, P/Bag
X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201Contact person
Mr Somaru RK (033)
355 7365/ Ms Mchunu GJ (033) 355
7386/ Ms Mkhize AL (033) 355 7370/ Mr
Khumalo SB (033) 033 355 7368
For Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West applicants
Polokwane (Ref: E29/2022)
Barberton (Ref: E30/2022)
Bethal (Ref: E31/2022)
Klerksdorp (Ref: E32/2022)
Rooigrond (Ref: E33/2022)
Rustenburg (Ref: E34/2022)
Thohoyandou (Ref: E35/2022)
Witbank (Ref: E36/2022)Postal address
The Regional Commissioner Limpopo,
Mpumalanga & North West, Recruitment
Section, P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001Contact person
Ms Sibiya MK (012)
306 2025/ Mr Ziqubu Z (012) 306 2025/
Ms Nomvela PM (012) 306 2033/ Ms
Lekhuleni TD (012) 306 2034
For Western Cape applicants
Drakentstein (Ref: E37/2022)
Allandale (Ref: E38/2022)
Brandvlei (Ref: E39/2022)
Pollsmoor (Ref: E40/2022)
Goodwood (Ref: E41/2022)
Southern Cape (Ref: E42/2022)
West Coast (Ref: E43/2022)
Voorberg (Ref: E44/2022)
Overberg (Ref: E45/2022)
Breede River (Ref: E46/2022)Postal address
The Regional Commissioner Western
Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14,
Goodwood, 7459Contact person
Ms NA Mdladlamba
(021) 550 6014/ Ms A Reddy (021) 550
6059/ Mr BD Tsewu (021) 550 6052/ Ms
NC Sotyibi (021)550 6054
Application Deadline?
The deadline for submission of applications is always open
Contact Information
For enquiries, get in touch with the designated contact person in your region.