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POST 10/170 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: CARE SERVICES


Key details

Salary
R325 101 • per annum
Centre
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Regional Office: Regional Commissioner’s Office
Reference
LMN 2026/03/96
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Correctional Services to manage care services documentation, coordinate meetings, and handle administrative and financial duties efficiently.

Requirements

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Management Assistant/Public Management/Correctional Services Management or any equivalent qualification. 1-2 years relevant experience in a comparable environment.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Problem solving and decision making, ability to interpret policies/legislations.

Report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring.

Understanding of public service policies and legislative frameworks.

Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty, assertiveness, ability to network, influence and impact.


Duties

Administer and ensure quality control of documentation within the Office of Care Services while monitoring compliance with relevant standards and procedures.

Coordinate meetings by preparing agendas, recording minutes, and developing action plans and reporting systems to track the implementation of decisions.

Carry out financial and logistical administrative duties for the office.

Draft routine correspondence, including letters and memorandums, and manage incoming correspondence by acknowledging and processing it promptly.

Coordinate performance information management within the office and compile as well as coordinate monthly Care Services statistical reports.

Liaise with and maintain effective working relationships with 102 both internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure the proper handling and management of classified and sensitive information.

Management of resources.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
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.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: 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: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: 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.

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Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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