DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES: DATA CAPTURERS

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES: DATA CAPTURERS

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Note: 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 : 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.

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.

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POST 10/243 : DATA CAPTURERS
SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Gauteng Region:
Modderbee Ref No: GP 2026/03/200
Boksburg (Juvenile) Ref No: GP 2026/03/201

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with typing as a subject. Ability to type approximately 55 words per
minute. Successful completion of a word processing course. Computer literate.
Competencies and Attributes: Financial management, problem solving and
decision-making. Plan, organise, lead and control. Change management.
Project management, presentation, conflict management and report writing.
Time management. Confidentiality. Understanding of Public service policies
and legislative frameworks. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and
honest. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Influence and impact. Applied
strategic thinking. Willingness to travel.

DUTIES : Capture data from available records into the required formats such as
databases, tables and spreadsheets. Verify queries of missing data and correct
errors observed during data entry. Review and validate all captured data from
records before submission. Make regular backups to ensure data safety.
Update registers and statistics as required. Keep and maintain accurate
records and files. Ensure that records and files are properly sorted and
secured. Provide information to relevant components when required. Manage
assets.

ENQUIRIES : Gauteng region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP Tel No:
(012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act