West Coast

Department Of Correctional Services (Dcs)

Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is seeking to appoint two (X2) members to serve on the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board in the West Coast region. These roles are established under Section 74 of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998. The Parole Board functions as an independent entity, primarily aimed at protecting the public by conducting risk assessments of offenders to determine their safe release into the community. The core function of this position involves decision-making. The term of office for these members will be a period of five (5) years, or as otherwise determined by the Minister in accordance with Section 74 (7) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998. **What you will do** The successful candidates will be responsible for: * Attending and participating in the decision-making processes during Parole Board hearings. * Acting as a facilitator for the community reintegration of offenders. * Protecting the interests of the community, offenders, and the state. * Ensuring the objective and fair application of release policies. * Performing ad-hoc tasks as determined by the Board. * Ensuring confidentiality regarding Parole Board meetings, decisions, and documentation. * Making decisions based on various factors, including the rights of the offender (as per relevant legislation), calculation of minimum detention periods, understanding of the criminal justice value chain, court papers, sentencing remarks, copies of judgments, copies of warrants of detention, case law, SAP 69 and 62 forms, understanding reports from DCS professionals, understanding of the rehabilitation process, risk assessment, victim/community empathy, and public safety. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A recognized degree or national diploma in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Community Development, Social Science, Policing, or a Human Rights related field. * Five (5) years’ experience in community development work and/or Criminal Justice. * **Competencies and Attributes:** Communication, Client orientation and customer focus, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Integrity and honesty, Confidentiality, Good interpersonal relations, and an Understanding of the Parole Board System. * Appointment is subject to positive outcomes from checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification, and criminal records verification. * Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or who have been declared medically unfit will not be considered. * **Advantageous:** Previous experience in a decision-making capacity. **Who should apply** * Candidates possessing a recognized degree or national diploma in one of the specified fields, along with five years of experience in community development work and/or Criminal Justice, and the listed competencies. * Retired professionals are encouraged to apply. * Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. * Candidates who have previously applied for this re-advertised post are required to re-apply. **Deadline** 16 November 2026 @ 15h45 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-correctional-services-dcs-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-wc-2026-10-16 Source: govpage

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  • At least 5 years of experience.
  • 2 posts available.
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Job description

West Coast Ref No: WC 2026/10/16 (X2 Posts) REQUIREMENTS : Recognized degree or national diploma in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Community Development, Social Science, Policing or Human Rights related field. 5 years’ experience in community development work and/or Criminal Justice. Previous experience in a decision-making capacity will be advantageous. Retired professionals are encouraged to apply. Competencies And Attributes: Communication. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Understanding of the Parole Board System. DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible to attend and participate in the decision-making role in Parole Board hearings. Act as a facilitator of community reintegration on the part of offenders. Protect the interest of the community, offenders and the state. Ensure objective and fair application of the release policy. Perform ad-hoc tasks as determined by the Board. Ensure confidentiality in terms of Parole Board meetings, decisions and documentation. ENQUIRIES Gauteng Region : Ms Mongwai EN Tel No: (012) 420 0174/Ms Feni SAP Tel No: (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179 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 Region : 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. APPLICATIONS : Interested candidates should submit complete applications online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ . Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. NOTE : For re-advertised posts: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Call for applications to serve as members of the correctional supervision and parole board. The Minister of Correctional Services in terms of Section 74 of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998 invite interested and suitable candidates to apply for an opportunity to serve as members of the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board. The Parole Board is an independent body whose main aim is to protect the public by risk assessing offenders to decide whether they can be safely released into the community. The main role of a Chair (and Vice in the chairs absence) is decision making. Decision making in light of a number of factors, that is:- rights of the offender (as far as the right to be considered in light of relevant legislation), calculation of the minimum detention period, understanding of criminal justice value chain, court papers, sentencing remarks, copy of the judgment, copy of the warrant of detention, case law, SAP 69 and 62, understanding the various reports by the DCS professionals, understanding of the rehabilitation process, risk assessment, victim/community empathy, public safety etc. 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. Term of office will be for a period of five (5) years or as may be determined by the Minister in line with Section 74 (7) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) accessible on the link below 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. 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. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advertisement requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill these posts. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advertisement requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill these posts. CLOSING DATE : 16 November 2026 @ 15h45.

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