Centre Based Auxiliary Support OfficersEastern Cape region: St. Albans (Ref: E01/2026), Amathole (Ref: E02/2026)…

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 5 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/04: CENTRE BASED AUXILIARY SUPPORT OFFICERS
SALARY: R196 059 per annum
CENTRE: Eastern Cape region: St. Albans (Ref: E01/2026), Amathole (Ref: E02/2026), Kirkwood (Ref: E03/2026), East London (Ref: E04/2026), Sada (Ref: E05/2026), Mthatha (Ref: E06/2026) Free State and Northern Cape region: Groenpunt (Ref: E07/2026), Grootvlei (Ref: E08/2026), Colesburg (Ref: E09/2026), Kimberley (Ref: E10/2026), Upington (Ref: E11/2026), Goedemoed (Ref: E12/2026), Bizzah Makhate (Ref: E13/2026) Gauteng region: Leeuwkop (Ref: E14/2026), Kgoši Mampuru II (Ref: E15/2026), Baviaanspoort (Ref: E16/2026), Zonderwater (Ref: E17/2026), Johannesburg (Ref: E18/2026), Boksburg (Ref: E19/2026), Modderbee (Ref: E20/2026), Krugersdorp (Ref: E21/2026) KwaZulu Natal region: Durban (Ref: E22/2026), Kokstad (Ref: E23/2026), Pietermaritzburg (Ref: E24/2026), Ncome (Ref: E25/2026), Empangeni (Ref: E26/2026), Glencoe (Ref: E27/2026), Waterval (Ref: E28/2026) Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region: Polokwane (Ref: E29/2026), Barberton (Ref: E30/2026), Bethal (Ref: E31/2026), Klerksdorp (Ref: E32/2026), Rooigrond (Ref: E33/2026), Rustenburg (Ref: E34/2026), Thohoyandou (Ref: E35/2026), Witbank (Ref: E36/2026) Western Cape region: Drakentstein (Ref: E37/2026), Allandale (Ref: E38/2026), Brandvlei (Ref: E39/2026), Pollsmoor (Ref: E40/2026), Goodwood (Ref: E41/2026), Southern Cape (Ref: E42/2026), West Coast (Ref: E43/2026), Voorberg (Ref: E44/2026), Overberg (Ref: E45/2026), Breede River (Ref: E46/2026).
REQUIREMENTS: Matric/Grade 12 certificate PLUS a recognised Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6 qualification) in the following fields: Correctional Management/ Correctional and Rehabilitation/ Penology and Criminology and Qualifications with majors in Corrections, Penology and Criminology. Competencies and Attributes: Applicants must be South Africans who: 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.
DUTIES: The training programme shall consist of two (2) phases: Phase 1: Instructional Learning Phase. The Centre Based: Auxiliary Support Programme instructional phase shall be presented for a period of two (02) months at the designated training college. The intensive instructional learning shall include: Knowledge modules, firearm skills development training programme, physical training, self-defence training, and some of the necessary practicals. During this period the department will provide accommodation, meals and training resources (Learning material, stationery, training equipment and uniform). The instructional training phase requires the trainee to be strictly accommodated on a full-time basis at the training college. Phase 2: Workplace Learning Phase. The workplace learning will take place at the Correctional Centres and Social Reintegration / Community Corrections Offices, and in other external environments such as (Courts, hospitals and workplaces) where our inmates are exposed to, for a period of ten (10) months.
ENQUIRIES: Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882 Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027 Gauteng Region: Ms Mongwai EN Tel No: (012) 420 0209/Ms Makwarela P Tel No: (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP Tel No: (012) 420 0179. KwaZulu Natal Region: Ms Mhlongo N Tel No: (033) 355 7380/ Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367 Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Buthelezi Z (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034 Western Cape Region: Ms Reddy A 021 559 7920 / Ms Sotyibi NC Tel No: (021) 558 0518/ Mr Sikisazane S Tel No: (021) 558 0108.
APPLICATIONS: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
NOTE: The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer, and the provisions of the Employment Equity Act shall be taken into consideration during the selection for the enrolment as Centre Based: Auxiliary Support Officers. The Department of Correctional Services is recruiting South Africans to serve as Centre Based: Auxiliary Support Officers. Successful candidates will pursue a career in the department focused on inmate rehabilitation, development, secure detention, and social reintegration. The Centre Based: Auxiliary Support Programme is an Internal Occupational Training Programme and is intended to contribute towards addressing the skills shortage in the Department of Correctional Services and addressing unemployment in South Africa. The programme is based on a legally binding agreement between the employer and the trainee. Applicants will be expected to undergo a physical fitness test and medical examination (including a drug test) as part of the selection process. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Finger prints may be taken on the day of the interview. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other shall be an integrity (ethical conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) available on the link provided below and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability. The trainee shall be regarded as competent after the successful completion of the workplace learning phase. Any contravention or deviation from the Centre Based: Auxiliary Support Programme agreement during the prescribed period of the learning phases shall be dealt with in accordance with the Correctional Services Act, Skills Development Act Sections 17 and 18, enrolment contract/agreement signed between parties, DCS Policies and procedures and other relevant regulations/legislations. After successful completion of the probation period, and subject to the availability of posts, the Department of Correctional Services reserves the right to upgrade candidates to Centre-Based: 1-1 posts. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. Note: Appointments under the Correctional Services Act. During phase 2, trainees will continue to receive a Centre Based Auxiliary Support salary and shall be responsible for their own accommodation, meals and transport. Taking into consideration that you must provide your own transport and accommodation during your workplace learning, you are advised to apply for Centre Based: Auxiliary Support Programme enrolment within the Management Area close to where you reside. No transfers of trainees will be made during the programme phases.