Correctional Services will offer a excellent learnership training in 2025.

Correctional Services Learnership Training Program: 2025 Intake

The Department of Correctional Services is pleased to announce the upcoming Learnership Training Program for the 2025 intake. We are currently providing access to the official PDF Application Forms for individuals interested in pursuing a career in correctional services. This correctional services learnership offers a comprehensive training experience designed to equip successful applicants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in this demanding yet rewarding field.

Important Information for Applicants:

Successful applicants must understand that this learnership program is designed to lead to permanent employment within the Department of Correctional Services upon completion of the training. The program is structured to provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to contribute effectively to the department.

Minimum Requirements for Application:

To be considered for the Correctional Services Learnership Training Program, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Citizenship: Applicants must be South African citizens and possess a valid South African Identity Document (ID).
• Required Documents: Applicants must be prepared to submit all required supporting documents as stipulated in the application form. This may include certified copies of your ID, Matric certificate, and any other relevant qualifications.
• Criminal Record: Applicants must have a clean criminal record. A background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Commitment to Work and Learn: Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to both working and learning. The learnership program demands dedication, discipline, and a willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge.

How To Apply:

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) operates with offices spread out nationwide to oversee prisons efficiently. Because of this setup, job seekers need simple ways to apply. Therefore, the DCS has set up recruitment teams in each area with various application methods.

In the Eastern Cape, those wanting a job can send their full applications by mail to the Regional Commissioner at Private Bag X9013, East London, 5211. If they prefer to deliver applications in person, they can go to Moore Street, Block E, Ocean Terrace, Quigney, East London, 5211. The DCS also uses email, so people can send applications electronically to ECHRM@dcs.gov.za. If anyone has questions about applying in this area, they can call Ms. Myataza Z at 043 706 7866, Ms. Mgugudo N at 043 706 7882, or Mr. Ndonyela N at 043 706 7883.

We encourage all eligible and motivated individuals who are passionate about contributing to the safety and security of our communities to apply for this exciting opportunity. Further details regarding the application process, including deadlines and contact information, will be provided along with the PDF application form.

Likewise, the Free State and Northern Cape area offers different ways to send in your application. If you’re using the mail, send it to the Regional Commissioner at Private Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300. You can also drop it off in person at 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300. Sending it by email to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za is another option. If you need to speak to someone in the recruitment area, you can call Ms. Mkuni NJ at 051 404 0268, or Ms. Molutsoane N, Ms. Moreki-Rathaba MP, or Ms. Ramncwana B at 051 404 0283.

If you want to apply for jobs in Gauteng, you can mail your application to the Regional Commissioner at Private Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001. You can also deliver it in person to 1077 Forum East Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield. To apply online, send your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za. For questions about Gauteng jobs, call Mr. Masango SS or Ms. Feni SAP at 012 420 0173 or 012 420 0179.

The main office of the Department of Correctional Services also accepts applications. Mail them to the Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001. You can also drop them off at 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, at the corner of WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (previously the corner of Church and Schubart Street). To apply online, email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za. If you have questions, call Mr. Y Naidoo at 012 307 2079 or Ms. TP Ngobeni at 012 305 8589.

If you’re applying in KwaZulu-Natal, mail your application to the Regional Commissioner at Private Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. You can also drop it off at Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. For online applications, email KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za. Call Ms. Mchunu GJ at 033 355 7386, Ms. Mkhize AL at 033 355 7370, or Mr. Khumalo SB at 033 355 7368 for questions.

The Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West Region handles applications together. Send postal applications to the Regional Commissioner at Private Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001. Deliver in person at the corner of Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) and Paul Kruger Street, 196 Masada Building, 9th Floor, Pretoria, 0001. Email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact Mr. Ziqubu Z at 012 306 2025, Ms. Nomvela PM at 012 306 2033, or Ms. Lekhuleni TD at 012 306 2034 for help.

For the Western Cape Region, mail applications to the Regional Commissioner at Private Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459. You can also deliver it to Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460. Email electronic applications to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.

In that area, you can contact Ms. NA Mdladlamba at 021 550 6014, Ms. A Reddy at 021 559 7929, Mr. S Sikisazane at 021 558 0108, or Ms. NC Sotyibi at 021 558 0518.

All candidates must carefully check the needed qualifications for each job and make sure their CV shows how well they meet those qualifications and the job duties. It’s up to the candidate to make sure the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) gets their application before the deadline. The DCS can choose not to fill any open jobs, depending on what the department needs and plans.

The deadline to apply for all jobs is May 24, 2025, at 3:45 PM. This is a strict deadline, so applicants should apply early to avoid problems.