DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES- ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (X2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES- ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (X2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
APPLICATIONS : National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post
Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at:
124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De
Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) OR
you can email your application to NationalOffice@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons:
Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174. 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 kindly indicate the reference number on
the subject line for emailed applications.

The Department of Correctional
Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.

CLOSING DATE : 31 October 2025 at 15h45.

NOTE : 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. 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. With regard to
the SMS post, a pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government
(NSG) is required from all applicants prior to appointment. The full details of
the SMS pre-entry course are obtainable on: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training
course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.

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All shortlisted candidates will be subjected
to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the
job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following
the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend
candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in
compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competencybased assessment). The competency assessment will be testing generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tool. Indicate the reference number and position you are applying
for on your application form (Z83) and post OR email your complete application
to the address as indicated below:
OTHER POSTS

POST 38/10 : ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LOGISTICS AND STORES REF NO: HO 2025/10/11 (X2 POSTS)
(Re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied, need to re-apply.)

SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Zonderwater Training College

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three (3) year degree or national diploma in Logistics/Supply
Chain Management/Purchasing Management or equivalent qualification. 2-3
years’ experience in a supply chain management environment. Computer
literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Problem-solving,
decision making and facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control.
Presentation, conflict management, training and communication skills. Time
management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring skills. Knowledge of
LOGIS system. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and
Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of tender process. Service delivery and
client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness, influence and impact.
Ability to network.

DUTIES : Implementation and administer Supply Chain Management, Transport, LOGIS
and Procurement policies. Monitor and control incoming and out-going stock.
Manage the administration of warehouse, transit and fleet. Oversee the asset
verification and logistical processes, asset reconciliations and inventory
balancing. Administer reconciliation between BAS and LOGIS. Facilitate
logistical training. Placement of orders. Generate procurement suppliers.
Administer quotations and bids. Conduct enquiries on orders and commitments
placed. Maintain and update database of prospective suppliers. Updating of
asset register, asset balancing and reconciliation. Conducting monthly spot
checks. Annual asset verification and asset disposals. Management of
resources.

ENQUIRIES : National Head Office: Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Services Act