The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for CASE OFFICERS (CB1-1; CB1-2; CB1-3) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/27 (X107. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/43
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/27
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: CB1-1: R212 358 per annum
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
CB1-1: R212 358 per annum
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum
Requirements
- Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
- CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
- CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1.
- CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2.
- Competencies And Attributes: Computer literacy.
- Firearm compandncy.
- Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Minimum-Security Standards for correctional centres.
Duties
- Control over sentence plans.
- Update sentence plans with due consideration to the recommendations of the CMC and the feedback of the responsible functionaries.
- Responsible for the completion and appropriation of G331 and G356 forms and updating the computer in accordance with the decisions/recommendations of the CMC.
- Responsible for the referral of the written decisions/recommendations of the committee to the correct office/functionary.
- Ensure that the referral of cases/enquiries by the CMC occurs under signature of the chairperson and that feedback is received.
- Control over profile reports (G326).
- Compile profile reports and ensure that it is correctly filled in.
- Ensure that all relevant information has been provided.
- Refer profile reports to the Secretary of the CMC.
- Maintain profile register.
- Record on computer the receipt/forwarding/receiving back of the recommendations in respect of parole/correctional supervision per G326 forms.
- Documentation control.
- Responsible for keeping the control page G325 form up to date in respect of the recommendations/decisions made by the CMC.
- Opening/closing/addressing of mail.
- Filing of documents.
- Receiving and forwarding of documents from the CMC.
- Care of classified documents.
- Dealing with representations.
- Verification of information provided.
- Check that information provided on offenders is correct.
- Check that calculations regarding minimum detention periods and release dates are correct.
- Check that all relevant documentation is attached to submissions to the Head of the Correctional Centre.
- Ensure confidentiality of correspondence between the offender and the CMC.
- Check that original documentation is sent to the Head of the Correctional Centre.
- Maintenance of safe custody.
- Searching of venues and offenders.
- Ensure that offenders do not wander around uncontrolled.
- Ensure that the number of offenders received and returned to units corresponds.
- Ensure that equipment is not abused by offenders.
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
Notes
Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 13/43 : CASE OFFICERS (CB1-1; CB1-2; CB1-3) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/27 (X107
POSTS)
SALARY : CB1-1: R212 358 per annum
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science
Learnership/ Basic Training. CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post. CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1.
CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2. Competencies And
Attributes: Computer literacy. Firearm compandncy. Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skills. Knowledge of relevant legislations,
policies and procedures. Knowledge of Minimum-Security Standards for correctional centres.
DUTIES : Control over sentence plans. Update sentence plans with due consideration to
the recommendations of the CMC and the feedback of the responsible functionaries. Responsible for the completion and appropriation of G331 and
G356 forms and updating the computer in accordance with the decisions/recommendations of the CMC. Responsible for the referral of the
written decisions/recommendations of the committee to the correct office/functionary. Ensure that the referral of cases/enquiries by the CMC
occurs under signature of the chairperson and that feedback is received.
Control over profile reports (G326). Compile profile reports and ensure that it is correctly filled in. Ensure that all relevant information has been provided.
Refer profile reports to the Secretary of the CMC. Maintain profile register.
Record on computer the receipt/forwarding/receiving back of the recommendations in respect of parole/correctional supervision per G326
forms. Documentation control. Responsible for keeping the control page G325 form up to date in respect of the recommendations/decisions made by the
CMC. Opening/closing/addressing of mail. Filing of documents. Receiving and forwarding of documents from the CMC. Care of classified documents. Dealing
with representations. Verification of information provided. Check that information provided on offenders is correct. Check that calculations regarding
minimum detention periods and release dates are correct. Check that all relevant documentation is attached to submissions to the Head of the
Correctional Centre. Ensure confidentiality of correspondence between the offender and the CMC. Check that original documentation is sent to the Head
of the Correctional Centre. Maintenance of safe custody. Searching of venues and offenders. Ensure that offenders do not wander around uncontrolled.
Ensure that the number of offenders received and returned to units corresponds. Ensure that equipment is not abused by offenders.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
POSTS)
SALARY : CB1-1: R212 358 per annum
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science
Learnership/ Basic Training. CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post. CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1.
CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2. Competencies And
Attributes: Computer literacy. Firearm compandncy. Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skills. Knowledge of relevant legislations,
policies and procedures. Knowledge of Minimum-Security Standards for correctional centres.
DUTIES : Control over sentence plans. Update sentence plans with due consideration to
the recommendations of the CMC and the feedback of the responsible functionaries. Responsible for the completion and appropriation of G331 and
G356 forms and updating the computer in accordance with the decisions/recommendations of the CMC. Responsible for the referral of the
written decisions/recommendations of the committee to the correct office/functionary. Ensure that the referral of cases/enquiries by the CMC
occurs under signature of the chairperson and that feedback is received.
Control over profile reports (G326). Compile profile reports and ensure that it is correctly filled in. Ensure that all relevant information has been provided.
Refer profile reports to the Secretary of the CMC. Maintain profile register.
Record on computer the receipt/forwarding/receiving back of the recommendations in respect of parole/correctional supervision per G326
forms. Documentation control. Responsible for keeping the control page G325 form up to date in respect of the recommendations/decisions made by the
CMC. Opening/closing/addressing of mail. Filing of documents. Receiving and forwarding of documents from the CMC. Care of classified documents. Dealing
with representations. Verification of information provided. Check that information provided on offenders is correct. Check that calculations regarding
minimum detention periods and release dates are correct. Check that all relevant documentation is attached to submissions to the Head of the
Correctional Centre. Ensure confidentiality of correspondence between the offender and the CMC. Check that original documentation is sent to the Head
of the Correctional Centre. Maintenance of safe custody. Searching of venues and offenders. Ensure that offenders do not wander around uncontrolled.
Ensure that the number of offenders received and returned to units corresponds. Ensure that equipment is not abused by offenders.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.