Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Entry Level Jobs 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for various entry-level job opportunities for the year 2026. These positions are designed for individuals looking to start their careers within government service.

Successful candidates will contribute to the daily operations of the National Head Office in Pretoria, gaining valuable experience and foundational knowledge in their respective fields. All roles require a Grade 12 qualification.

Available Opportunities

Administration Clerk: Head Office Stores (Reference No: 2026/11/89)

#### Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• No prior experience is required.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of PFMA Chapter 5, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, White Paper on Corrections (applicable sections), PASM Chapter 15, BAS, GRAP, Supply Chain Manuals (Procurement, PASM Chapter 12, 14, 15), and Labour legislation.
• Skills in planning, organising, leadership, and control.
• Good interpersonal, conflict, and problem-solving skills.
• Responsible, fair, good judgement, assertive, initiative, integrity, credibility, accountability, and innovative attributes.

#### Key Responsibilities

• Render acquisition services.
• Receive requests for goods from end users.
• Receive and issue stores items.
• Receive and check goods against relevant documentation.
• Maintain stores records and information.
• Update and maintain goods registers and databases.
• Manage assets.

#### What the Work Involves This role focuses on the essential task of managing goods and supplies within the Head Office stores. Day-to-day work involves processing requests for items, physically receiving and issuing goods, and meticulously checking them against documentation. You will be responsible for keeping accurate records, updating registers and databases, and contributing to the overall management of assets, ensuring smooth operations for various departments.

Administration Clerk: Administration Support (Reference Nos: HO 2026/11/90, HO 2026/11/91, HO 2026/11/92)

These positions are available in the Directorate: Policy, Research and Information Management; Directorate: Policy and Procedure Coordination; and Directorate: Production Workshop and Agriculture.

#### Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• No prior experience is required; previous experience in administration duties and records keeping will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
• Knowledge of financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advance and payments, invoices, etc.
• Knowledge of uniform filing systems.
• Knowledge of memoranda, fax, and letter formats.

#### Key Responsibilities

• Render administrative support.
• Provide clerical and logistical support.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain and organise documentation, including minutes, drafts, and submissions.
• Maintain the duty register.
• Process leave applications.
• Process miscellaneous personnel information pertaining to staff within the sub-directorate.
• Process staff claims.
• Obtain quotations.
• Validate staff inventory in line with the inventory register.
• Requisition supplies.
• Manage assets.

#### What the Work Involves As an Administration Clerk providing support, you will be crucial to the efficient running of your assigned directorate. Your daily tasks will include comprehensive administrative and logistical assistance, from scheduling and coordinating meetings to managing various documents such as minutes and submissions. You will also handle personnel-related tasks like processing leave applications and staff claims, obtaining quotations for supplies, and ensuring accurate inventory records. This role requires working closely with other staff, providing essential support to various functions.

Accounting Clerk: Expenditure Control (Reference No: HO 2026/11/93)

#### Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• No prior experience is required; previous experience in a finance environment will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc.
• Knowledge of the uniform filing system.
• Knowledge of memoranda, fax, and letter formats.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

#### Key Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects by ensuring correctness and timeous payments of suppliers and financial procedures with regard to capturing of face value documents.
• Exercise control over BAS input documents.
• Assist with clearing inter-responsibility accounts.
• Perform general office administration.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/sections in the execution of tasks.
• Execute responsibilities of an official as stipulated in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act.
• Manage assets.

#### What the Work Involves This role focuses on financial administration, specifically controlling expenditure. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of suppliers and managing financial procedures, including capturing face value documents. Your day will involve exercising control over BAS input documents, assisting with inter-responsibility accounts, and general office administration. You will need to liaise with various sections and bodies to perform your tasks and will be expected to adhere to the responsibilities outlined in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act, contributing to sound financial governance.

Accounting Clerk: Exchequer Control (Reference No: HO 2026/11/94)

#### Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• No prior experience is required.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

How to Apply

• Online Application: All applications must be submitted through the Department of Correctional Services e-Recruitment portal.
• Application Link: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/jobs/1c7c8935-6d91-412e-a3cc-fd072c547e97
• Deadline: Ensure your application is submitted by 26 November 2089.