Correctional Service Learnership

Contract Duration: 36 Months
Number of Posts: X12

Salary: R85 620 per annum (3/8th, Level 05) + 37% in lieu of benefits

This opportunity falls under the oversight of the Department of Correctional Services and related justice structures.

📍 Centres & Reference Numbers

KwaZulu-Natal Management Region

• Melmoth Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 06/2026

• Ekuseni Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 07/2026

• Ncome Medium B Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 08/2026

• Newcastle Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 09/2026

Eastern Cape Management Region

• Regional Office – Ref: JI 10/2026

Western Cape Management Region

• Brandvlei Medium Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 11/2026

• George Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 12/2026

• Oudtshoorn Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 13/2026

• Pollsmoor Medium C Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 14/2026

• Goodwood Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 15/2026

Northern Management Region

• Regional Office: Centurion – Ref: JI 16/2026

• Mogwase Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 17/2026

• Johannesburg Medium B Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 18/2026

✅ Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

• Computer literate and accurate

• Recommendation/nomination as an ICCV by a community organisation (not older than 6 months)

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

• Public-spirited with knowledge of Batho Pele principles

• Assertive and able to work under pressure

• Driver’s licence (added advantage)

• Preference given to applicants living near the relevant correctional centre

📝 Key Duties

• Visit correctional facilities daily

• Engage with inmates and officials regarding complaints and concerns

• Monitor conditions of incarceration and report findings

• Report on deaths, segregation, restraints, and use of force

• Support inspections and investigations

• Capture inmate complaints and mandatory matters

• Compile detailed written reports

☎ Enquiries

• KwaZulu-Natal: Ms D Mocumi – (031) 366 1900

• Eastern Cape: Ms N Sifesane – (043) 722 2729

• Western Cape: Mr S Sani – (021) 421 1012

• Northern Region: Ms G Thabethe – (012) 663 7521

📨 How to Apply

Applicants must apply online using the relevant link for their chosen centre or hand-deliver applications to the regional offices listed below.

KwaZulu-Natal

• Melmoth: https://forms.gle/eSSfGyeK29NmXVB1A

• Ekuseni: https://forms.gle/zxL4cQMoTEr4Dxo28

• Ncome Medium B: https://forms.gle/znfNw3ySAYmbwNhz9

• Newcastle: https://forms.gle/6RHV53HRGuwbNPFR7

Hand delivery: Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban, 4001

Eastern Cape

• Online: https://forms.gle/Jh4d217ocQbeCK5Y7
  Hand delivery: East London Magistrates Court, 3rd Floor, Room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200

Western Cape

• Brandvlei: https://forms.gle/KpLKyMNWUhxwJdp56

• George: https://forms.gle/SRAMAym85StTFH6g7

• Oudtshoorn: https://forms.gle/sGgTVCiMDhLDmJFa9

• Pollsmoor Medium C: https://forms.gle/pztCE71j54VDQe7D8

• Goodwood: https://forms.gle/cdPPMrSm6M5T47M29

Hand delivery: Standard Bank Building, No.1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001

Northern Region

• Regional Office: https://forms.gle/P1MKpHGHJidDzw5AA

• Mogwase: https://forms.gle/eT9JYms4EcvkPnAc9

• Johannesburg Medium B: https://forms.gle/z8VRNouCZPTb6bWX7

Hand delivery: Block C3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-Hazel Street, Centurion, 0046