SECRETARY: PAROLE BOARD (NCB2) X16SALARY : R429 285 per annumCENTRE : Eastern Cape Region: Amathole Ref No: EC 2026/03/106Mthatha Ref No: EC 2026/03/107Sada Ref No: EC 2026/03/108St Albans Ref No: EC 2026/03/109Free State and Northern Cape Region: Bizzah Makhate Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/176Colesberg Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/177Kimberley Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/178Gauteng Region: Johannesburg Ref No: GP 2026/03/222Modderbee Ref No: GP 2026/03/223KwaZulu Natal Region: Glencoe Ref No: KZN 2026/03/108Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Polokwane Ref No: LMN 2026/03/169Rooigrond Ref No: LMN 2026/03/170Western Cape Region: Allandale Ref No: WC 2026/03/240Brandvlei Ref No: WC 2026/03/241Drakenstein Ref No: WC 2026/03/242Voorberg Ref No: WC 2026/03/243REQUIREMENTS : Relevant Degree or National Diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of Corrections Science learnership/Basic Training. At least five (5) years relevant experience gained in a production post (NCB1). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology. Communication, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, stakeholder management, problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment. In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment. Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations. Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy and tact, resilience, influence and impact.DUTIES : Effective administration of the parole board meetings including minutes taking. Supervise verification offender information prior to the meetings. Inform offenders of the decision of the board. Supervise representations activities. Supervise safe custody of offenders during board meetings. Manage human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance information.ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.Gauteng Region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP Tel No: (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.KwaZulu Natal Region: Mr Singh M Tel No: (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.Western Cape: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.Follow Mzo Zuma job blog for more jobsDEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICESNote: Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered.APPLICATIONS : Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape. Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211 OR you can email your application to ECHRM@dcs.gov.za.Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street, 196 Masada Building, 09th Floor, Pretoria, 0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026 @ 15h45. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date.NOTE : 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. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department 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. For re-advertisement, people who previously applied need to reapply. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.Advertised on Dpsa circular 10 of 2026