EDUCATIONIST (M+4): HISTORY AND LIFE ORIENTATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Correctional Services (DCS). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional | closing date: 03 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
- 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, 5211. Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882. Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 OR hand deliver at: Corner of Peninsula Drive &
- Breede River Avenue, Monte Vista, 7406. Contact persons: Ms. A Reddy 021 559 7920 / Ms. NC Sotyibi 021 558 0518/ Mr S. Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108. Applications for the above positions can also be submitted online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. 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. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.
Salary
R375 270 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Centre
Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional
Requirements
- Recognized four (4) year Degree or equivalent qualification in Education Specialising in History and Life Orientation.
- Registration with the South African Council of Educators.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Plan, organise, lead and control, client orientation and communication, policy implementation, report writing, diversity management, training and development, service delivery innovation and creativity, project management, conflict management, facilitation management integrity and honesty, knowledge and understanding of public service management framework, influence and impact, presentation skills, conceptual skills and conflict management skills.
Duties
- Facilitate and deliver history and life orientation education programmes to offenders in support of their academic development, rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.
- Implement and apply departmental education policies, procedures and curriculum requirements within correctional facilities.
- Present history lessons in accordance with approved educational standards and curriculum frameworks.
- Promote critical thinking, historical inquiry and an understanding of historical events and their impact on society.
- Assess progress through appropriate evaluation methods, monitor academic performance and maintain accurate records.
- Ensure adherence to established education and training service standards and contribute to the creation of a conducive learning environment that supports effective teaching, learning and personal development among offenders.
- Manage human resources, finances and assets.
- Manage performance information.
Enquiries
Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Department Notes
All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. 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. The Z83 application form 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 submit a complete application for the post you apply for and attach your supporting document 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. All shortlisted candidates 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks and will be made in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and fair recruitment practices.
Notes
Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : R375 270 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized four (4) year Degree or equivalent qualification in Education Specialising in History and Life Orientation. Registration with the South African
Council of Educators. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies
And Attributes: Plan, organise, lead and control, client orientation and communication, policy implementation, report writing, diversity management,
training and development, service delivery innovation and creativity, project management, conflict management, facilitation management integrity and
honesty, knowledge and understanding of public service management framework, influence and impact, presentation skills, conceptual skills and
conflict management skills.
DUTIES : Facilitate and deliver history and life orientation education programmes to offenders in support of their academic development, rehabilitation and
successful reintegration into society. Implement and apply departmental education policies, procedures and curriculum requirements within correctional
facilities. Present history lessons in accordance with approved educational standards and curriculum frameworks. Promote critical thinking, historical
inquiry and an understanding of historical events and their impact on society.
Assess progress through appropriate evaluation methods, monitor academic performance and maintain accurate records. Ensure adherence to established
education and training service standards and contribute to the creation of a conducive learning environment that supports effective teaching, learning and
personal development among offenders. Manage human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
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.